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Designated 2015

Benxi Water Cave

本溪市本溪水洞景区

Liaoning, Benxi★ 4.6Designated 2015·41.2287°N, 123.9956°E

Ticket Price

CNY 35; CNY 55; CNY 140

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2015

About Benxi Water Cave

Benxi Water Cave in Liaoning holds one of the world's longest underground rivers navigable by boat. Drifting through lantern-lit limestone galleries, visitors pass translucent stalactites mirrored in still, dark water.

Highlights

A large limestone karst cave with an underground river; highlights include the illuminated boat tour through the vast cavern, the stalactites, and the nearby geological museum.

Suggested Route

Take the boat through the underground river (about 30 min), then visit the museum; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Benxi lamb soup and local dishes; stay in Benxi.

Facilities

Restrooms, boat docks, and shuttles; flat inside, accessible via ramps. Bilingual signage (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Located in Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, ~45 km from Benxi city, ~80 km from Shenyang; HSR to Benxi Station then bus ~1h, or drive from Shenyang (~1.5h); ~90 km from Shenyang Taoxian Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official WeChat / OTA (Ctrip/Meituan) recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 35 (≈ $4.9); CNY 55 (≈ $7.6); CNY 140 (≈ $19)

Address

Benxi City 26gonglidedongbushan District Taizihepan

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

本溪市本溪水洞景区

本溪市26公里的东部山区太子河畔 ,024-44891162,0414-4891198

Benxi City 26gonglidedongbushan District Taizihepan

41.2287, 123.9956

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