About
Benxi Water Cave, known locally as Benxi Shuidong, is a limestone cave system in Benxi County, in Liaoning province in north-eastern China. It is set within a national park, and it is best understood as a place where the visit itself is the attraction: a journey through a cave that is partly filled with water.
What to expect underground
The cave is shaped by underground rivers, and much of the route is taken by boat across calm water. Visitors pass beneath rock formations that have been sculpted by water over a very long time, and the reflections on the surface add to the sense of depth. The setting is quiet and atmospheric, with the cave's stone walls and ceilings rising above the water.
Why it appeals to visitors
- Water-filled passages: the cave is one of the longest water-filled caves open to tourists in the world, which makes the boat journey the centre of the experience.
- Rock formations: the limestone features are the main subject of the cave, and they reward slow looking.
- Natural setting: the cave sits within a national park, so the surroundings are of interest above ground as well as below.
Planning your visit
The site is in the Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area, Benxi County, Benxi, Liaoning 117100, China. Those wishing to check arrangements before travelling can call +86-414-4465555. Because the route is underground and largely on water, it is worth allowing time for the boat journey and for stopping to look at the formations along the way.