About
Reed Flute Cave (also called Ludi Yan, or the Palace of Natural Arts) is an underground limestone cave system in Guilin, in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region. It sits in Xiufeng District, at 1 Ludi Road, and makes a rewarding stop for anyone interested in the landscape that gives Guilin its reputation.
What to expect
The cave is known for its rock formations, which are lit in many colours after dark, giving the chambers a theatrical look. Visitors walk through a series of passages and open halls, where stalactites and stalagmites take on shapes that visitors often find striking. The Palace of Natural Arts name reflects how the formations have long been appreciated as a kind of natural art.
Why it is worth a visit
- A distinctive underground setting, quite different from the open karst scenery above ground
- Coloured artificial lighting that highlights the rock formations
- A site with a history the cave's own name records as more than 1,200 years
The cave is one of the better-known sites in Guilin, a city whose surroundings are famous for limestone hills and rivers. Many visitors combine a trip here with other sights in the area, so it fits comfortably into a wider day of exploring the region.
For details before you go, you can call the site at +86-773-2691999.
