Yangbadong Cave

Yangbadong Cave

Yangbadong Cave (also known as Gai Zhu Cave) had already been recorded in the Song Dynasty Taoist text *Yunji Qiqian* under its former name, Baishi Mountain of the Central Yandang Range, where it was revered as the "Nineteenth Grotto-Heaven of the World."

As a sacred Taoist site, Yangbadong Cave exudes a rich mythological and celestial atmosphere, evident even from the names of its interlinked eight caves: Baoguang (Treasure Light), Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy), Toutian (Penetrating Heaven), Touhai (Penetrating Sea), Longgun (Dragon Rolling), Baxian (Eight Immortals), Hunyuan (Primordial Unity), and YuChan (Jade Toad). The lush valleys filled with the sounds of pine winds and bamboo groves further enhance this mystical ambiance.

Yangbadong Cave is also famed for its rock formations, which vividly resemble human figures and objects, brimming with folk humor and charm.