Shihua Cave

石花洞风景名胜区

Beijing, Fangshan·40.0114°N, 116.3247°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

2-3 hours

About Shihua Cave

Shihua Cave is a vast multi-level limestone cave in the mountains of Fangshan, south of Beijing. Walkways wind through colorfully lit chambers of stalactites and stalagmites that stay cool all year round.

Highlights

• Multi-level limestone cave with vividly lit formations. • Stalactite chambers and underground rivers. • Constant cool temperature year-round.

Suggested Route

Ticket gate → descending walkway through lit chambers → deepest hall → exit; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Cave-entrance restaurants serving Fangshan local dishes. Lodging: Fangshan hotels and guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, guided route, non-slip paths; no wheelchair access inside.

Travel Tips

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

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-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

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Fangshan District, Huizhou Town, Nancheying Village; Metro Fangshan Line Liangxiang Nanguan then bus Fangshan 43 to cave; nearest airport Beijing Daxing Int'l (~60 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 70); no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

石花洞风景名胜区

40.0114, 116.3247

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