Shihua Cave (Stone Flower Cave)
Core scenic area of the Fangshan National Geopark: a seven-level karst cave descending in stacked layers, where stalagmites, stalactites, stone curtains and rare moonmilk deposits form the "Underground Pearl of Beijing". The cave keeps a constant temperature of approx. 13°C — warm in winter, cool in summer, pleasant in all seasons.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-16:30
- Ticket
- CNY 70
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Core scenic area of the Fangshan National Geopark: a seven-level karst cave descending in stacked layers, where stalagmites, stalactites, stone curtains and rare moonmilk deposits form the "Underground Pearl of Beijing". The cave keeps a constant temperature of approx. 13°C — warm in winter, cool in summer, pleasant in all seasons. Admission CNY 70 includes a guided commentary; reachable via the Fangshan Line with a bus transfer, or by self-drive; can be combined with Silver Fox Cave (Yinhudong) and the Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site into a Fangshan geology-and-heritage route.
Getting there: Metro Fangshan Line then bus / self-drive
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