Guilin - Reed Flute Cave Ludi Yan

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), situated in a completely concealed spot on Guangming Hill, 6km/3.75mi northwest of the town, is Guilin's largest and most impressive cave. Its name is explained by the fact that reeds for making flutes and pipes have been grown in this region since ancient times. This dripstone cave is 240m/790ft deep, and visitors will walk for some 500m/550yd through a sea of stalactites and stalagmites, with the artificial lighting provided by floodlights and neon lamps emphasizing the ever-changing shapes.

One grotto, called The Crystal Palace of the Dragon King, will hold 1000 people; a pillar of stone represents the Dragon King's magic wand. Over 70 wall-inscriptions from the Tang period (618-907) bear eloquent witness to the cave's long history.