Wanxiang Cave

武都区万象洞旅游景区

Gansu, Longnan·35.8027°N, 104.1328°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

Half day

About Wanxiang Cave

An impressive cave and grotto complex in Longnan, Gansu, featuring extraordinary rock formations and underground wonders.

Highlights

• Massive limestone cave in Wudu, famed as one of NW China's finest ('No.1 cave of Huaxia'). • Multi-level chambers with colourful stalactites and light shows. • Cool year-round interior.

Suggested Route

Enter the cave and walk the lit lower/upper chambers; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Wudu district; try Longnan olive products and snacks.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cave lighting and stairs (wear non-slip shoes).

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro nearby; from Longnan City take bus No.9 (~20 min, ~6 km) to the cave; nearest HSR: Longnan Railway Station (Lan-Yu railway), ~6 km; nearest airport: Longnan Chengxian Airport (LNL), ~130 km.

Reservation

Real-name timed reservation required via official WeChat mini-program / OTA; ticket ~¥80 + shuttle ¥20.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

武都区万象洞旅游景区

35.8027, 104.1328

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