Cone Mountain Nine-Dragon Cave

Cone Mountain Nine-Dragon Cave

On the southwestern side of the summit of Cone Mountain lies a natural ancient cave, known as the Nine-Dragon Cave. During the Ming Dynasty, the cave was converted into a temple that attracted worshippers for many years, making it a renowned local attraction.

The Nine-Dragon Cave is a natural formation comprising four large chambers. Originally, temples within the cave were dedicated to Guan Yu, the God of Medicine, and Guanyin. In the old days, the temple fair held on the 18th day of the fourth lunar month saw a continuous stream of mountain-worshipping pilgrims, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. Beside the cave is a steep cliff about twenty meters high. Below the cliff lies a “skylight well,” whose water remains abundant year-round and is particularly clear and cool. Towering ancient pines and strange cypresses around the area provide dense shade, and visitors often feel refreshed and invigorated upon arriving here.

As a notable local attraction, the Nine-Dragon Cave drew much attention from people in the surrounding areas. Sadly, it suffered severe damage during the Cultural Revolution: the temples were destroyed, the statues were removed, leaving only the ancient cave behind. Since then, it has become desolate and rarely visited.