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Yinyan Tourism Area (Silver Cave)
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Yinyan Tourism Area (Silver Cave)

桂林银子岩景区

Guangxi, Guilin·25.2101°N, 110.3523°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 80, off-season CNY 50
Duration
4-5 hours

About Yinyan Tourism Area (Silver Cave)

A vast limestone cave near Yangshuo named for its dazzling white stalactites that shimmer like silver. Highlights include the Three Wonders, the Three Treasures and a musical stone screen that rings when struck.

Highlights

• Limestone cave famed for snow-white stalactites that look like silver. • The 'Three Wonders' and 'Three Treasures' formations. • A musical stone screen.

Suggested Route

Enter the cave → walk the lit route past the Snow Mountain Waterfall and the Musical Stone Screen → exit; allow 1-1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Yangshuo-area restaurants serve beer fish; lodges are available in Lipu.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and guided tours.
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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Lipu City, ~85 km from Guilin, ~20 km from Yangshuo; buses from Guilin/Yangshuo; nearest HSR Yangshuo Station ~25 km.

Reservation

Tickets sold on-site; advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
桂林银子岩景区

25.2101, 110.3523

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