Yelang Cave

Scenic Area Introduction

Nestled within the karst heartland of Anshun, Guizhou, lies an underground palace steeped in legend and geological wonders. Named after the mysterious ancient Yelang Kingdom, Yelang Cave is said to have been the residence of the Yelang King, adding rich cultural significance to this natural wonder. As a typical and vast karst cave system spanning 48.6 square kilometers, its unique charm lies in its three-dimensional structure combining both water-filled and dry caves. 

The tour experience feels like a fantastical journey through the earth's core and across time. The journey begins with an 800-meter-long subterranean river. Gliding slowly in a small boat, visitors admire the stalactites and stalagmites along the banks—formed over millions of years of sedimentation. These formations take myriad shapes, shimmering and dreamlike under the spotlight, perfectly embodying the poetic phrase: “Boats glide through caves, people wander through paintings.” At the water cave's end, a more expansive dry cave world unfolds. Disembark and explore on foot through majestic caverns. Maintaining a constant temperature of 16-20°C year-round, the caves offer refreshing coolness throughout the seasons. Dense formations of stone curtains, stalagmites, and columns create breathtaking natural wonders like the “Great Wall of China” and the “Map of China.” In recent years, the scenic area has ingeniously linked these static rock formations to the legends of the ancient Nanyang Kingdom through thoughtful lighting design and cultural storytelling. This brings the cold stones to life, transforming the visit into an immersive cultural exploration.

Yelang Cave is not only a treasure trove of nature and history but also a convenient and comfortable modern tourist destination. Situated along Guizhou's prime tourist route, it lies just 15 kilometers from the world-renowned Huangguoshu Waterfall, allowing for easy combination visits. Outside the cave, rest in stone-slab guesthouses with unique Buyi ethnic charm or bamboo-built stilt houses, immersing yourself in local ethnic culture. Whether you seek geological exploration, historical and cultural immersion, or a cool summer retreat, Yelang Cave unveils a Guizhou beyond imagination.

Address

Shangdong Village, Biandanshan Township, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City.