Silver Cave

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The Silver Cave, located 85 kilometers south of Guilin City, 25 kilometers from Yangshuo County, is a splendid limestone cave. It runs through twelve hills and a roundabout tour covers approximately 2 kilometers.

The origin of the name

The Silver Cave is a 2 kilometers storied cave which penetrates beneath twelve hills. The cave is deep and irregular, with a great number of stalactites which glint like silver in the darkness - hence the name of the cave.

What to enjoy

The surrounding area

The Silver Cave and its surrounding area strike visitors as similar in appearance to a natural bonsai embraced by hill. There are two graceful hills sporting thousands of peach trees and with the fragrance of fruit blossoms floating around in the air throughout the year. The wooded mountains, pointed jade-like hills, numerous peach trees and flaming wide flowers make the Silver Cave an inviting spot to imbue oneself with nature. Indeed, a visit here is often escorted by fragrance from the flowers and mellow fruit which grow in the area.

Stalactites

These majestic, diamond-like stalactites decorate the cave and make it a dazzling place. It consists of three parts, the lower cave, the grand hall and the upper cave. The Cave collects stalactites of deferent geologic ages and some tens of remarkable scenic spots, taking the Screen of Music, the Keep Moon Palace and waterfalls on Snow Hill as the example of matchless spots, alongside with the three treasures of the Buddha Discussing on Buddhist Sutra, the Mixed Pearl Umbrella and the Solitary Pillar Propping up the sky. So experts on Karst geology from France praised the cave as "The World Limestone Cave Miracle."

Activities

In regards to activities, on the Green Lake one is able to row a boat and fish, whilst cliff climbing is possible at the Red Hill Precipice. It is an exciting and joyous area, hence its name of "Green poetic homeland."

When to visit

• Opening Hours: 08:30a.m. - 17:30p.m.
• Recommended Time for a Visit: Two hours

Attractions around » Guilin, Guang Xi

Natural Scene

• Li River
• Diecai Hill
• Reed Flute Cave
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Longsheng Hot Spring National Park
• Duxiu Peak
• Silver Cave
• Half-Side Ferry
• Pagoda Hill
• Yellow Cloth Shoal
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Merryland World

Historical Site

• Fengyu Cave
• Chengyang Bridge
• Mapang Drum Tower
• Ling Canal
• Daxu Ancient Town
• Tomb of Prince Jingjiang

Cultural Site

• Diecai Hill
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Seven Star Park
• Yangdi Village
• Dragon Back Rice Terrace
• Ping'an Village
• Duxiu Peak
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Pagoda Hill
• Mural Hill
• Snail Hill
• Merryland World

Silver Cave Highlights

Guilin Waters and Mountains attraction highlights

• Li River
• Reed Flute Cave
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Yangdi Village
• Dragon Back Rice Terrace
• Fengyu Cave
• Longsheng Hot Spring National Park
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Silver Cave
• Ling Canal
• Schoolboy Hill
• Half-Side Ferry
• Pagoda Hill
• Mural Hill
• Yellow Cloth Shoal
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Green Lotus Peak

city highlights

• Guilin
• Yangshuo
• Longsheng
• Xing'an
• Sanjiang

Karst Landform attraction highlights

• Stone Forest
• Diecai Hill
• Reed Flute Cave
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Dragon Palace Scenic Area
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Fengyu Cave
• Duxiu Peak
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Silver Cave
• Pagoda Hill
• Multi-colored Bay
• Mural Hill
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation

city highlights

• Guilin
• Guiyang
• Kunming
• Kaili
• Anshun

Nature Reserve & Scenic Area in Great China

• Yellow Mountains
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Stone Forest
• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
• Yalong Bay
• Huanglong Scenic Area
• Mt. Emeishan
• Qutang Gorge
• Wu Gorge
• Xiling Gorge
• Wolong Nature Reserve
• Mt. Taishan
• Mt. Wuyishan
• Mt. Qingchengshan
• Echoing-Sand Mountain
• Mt. Putuoshan
• Mt. Wutaishan
• Gulangyu Island
• Reed Flute Cave
• Jimei School Village
• Victoria Peak
• Dadonghai
• Wuzhizhou Island
• Shennongjia Nature Reserve
• Mt. Jiuhuashan
• Mt. Wudangshan
• Shennong Stream
• Lake Taihu
• Lake Shahu
• Dragon Palace Scenic Area
• Suoxi Valley
• Mt. Tianzishan
• Huangshi Village
• Jinbian Stream
• Stone Bell Hill
• Mt. Changbaishan
• Shangri-la
• Feilaifeng Peak
• The First Bend of the Yangtze
• Mt. Cangshan
• Meili Snow Mountain
• Tianshan Mountains
• Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Eling Park
• Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
• Mounigou Valley
• Small Three Gorges
• Mt. Huashan
• Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area
• Crown Cave
• Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden
• Port Wusongkou
• Mt. Qianshan
• Shapotou
• Yellow River Scenic Area
• Mt. Yuelushan
• Mt. Hengshan
• Silver Cave
• Solitary Hill
• Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds
• Nanxi River Scenic Area
• Dongba Valley
• Flaming Mountain
• Tianshan Grand Canyon
• Wangjiang Park
• Mt. Gonggashan
• Mt. Hengshan
• Half-Side Ferry
• International Beer Town
• Beidaihe Scenic Spot
• Laohutan Ocean Park
• Xiaoqikong
• Mt. Laoshan
• Huaxi Scenic Area
• Grape Valley
• Seven-Star Crag Scenic Area
• Mt. Qomolangma
• Yellow Cloth Shoal
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Badaguan Scenic Area
• Ruili
• Wudalianchi Scenic Area
• Port Lushun
• Port Lvshun
• Tianya Haijiao
• Xiao Dongtian
• Xian Qi Cave
• Merryland World
• Green Lotus Peak
• Sanya Bay
• Dongshanling Ridge
• Mt. Qingyuanshan
• Qilian Mountains
• Xiangzhi Valley
• Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve
• Baishui Tableland
• Dishuidong Cave
• Port Chaotianmen
• Mt. Geleshan
• No.1 Bathing Beach
• Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area
• Fujiazhuang Beach
• Xingcheng Beach
• Leigong Mountain Nature Reserve
• Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation
• Baizhangji and Feiyun Lake Scenic Area
• Thousand Buddha Mountain
• Mt. Panshan
• Shanghai Wild Animal Park
• Red Hill

Silver Cave FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. How is the climate of Guilin?
2. What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Food

1. What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?
2. Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?
3. What tour meals will be supplied?

  Shopping

1. Need I catch any cash?

  Travel

1. May I know more about Li River cruise?
2. What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?
3. Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  Customs

1. Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  Other Hints

1. What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of Guilin's mountains scenery?

• What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Generally speaking, the best time to visit Guilin is between April and October, when Guilin exhibits her immortal beauty.

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• How is the climate of Guilin?

  Guilin has a subtropical monsoon climate. The most important thing to know about Guilin (and Yangshuo) weather is that it can get very hot, humid, and it rains a lot! The rainy season begins from April in Guilin City, so please carry rain gear with you. The average temperature for the year is 19.3 centigrade with a July average temperature of 28.3 degrees. The average rainfall for the year is 192.6 cm per month.

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• What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?

  The local field snails are tasty and renowned. However, this snack fails to agree with everyone. Additionally, Malatang or chuanchuanxiang (a kind of spicy hot snack, somewhat like hot pot) is delicious but it should be avoided by tourists suffering intestinal tract disease.

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• Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

  Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

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• What tour meals will be supplied?

  Sour and spicy food dominates the tour meals provided by us and the rice serves as the main food. If you want to make some special requests, please make it clear beforehand.

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• Need I catch any cash?

  Yes. Sometimes you had better catch some cash because you can not get cash from your account through your bank card somewhere. You can ask help from the guides of our agency.

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• May I know more about Li River cruise?

  The low water period of Li River occurs from December to February of the year ensuing. During this period the Li River cruise usually starts from Yangdi to Xingping or begins with Yangdi to Dashuang and then return Yangdi.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  These scenic spots of Guilin are relatively near to another one, so you need not waste much time on the way and your sightseeing is leisurely. If you pay a visit to Yangshuo, Longsheng or Sanjiang area, it will take you more time on the way. However, you can feat your eye on the charming scenery.

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• Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  The guides will inform you of the customs of ethnic groups inhabited in those scenic areas. Please respect the life and belief of the local people and avoid any conflict with them.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of the Guilin's mountains scenery?

  When visiting in Longsheng you may experience a mountain climbing. It is suggested that you choose a pair of suitable and comfortable and skidproof shoes. Moreover, you should climb according to your strength.

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