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Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions

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The Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions are located on the four walls of the outer cave of Twin Gates Cave in the Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area, covering a total area of approximately 50 square meters. There are four sets of cliff inscriptions in total: the “Clouds and Moon Come and Go” inscription, executed in running script and carved in intaglio, with the main text “Clouds and Moon Come and Go” arranged vertically in a single line, the right-side inscription reading “the 15th year of the Republic of China, in the cyclical year of Bingyin, early autumn,” and the left-side inscription reading “Inscribed by Muyu Wen Shao.” The “No Trace of Severe Heat” inscription, in running script and intaglio, was written by Zhang Xie’ao of Chengguan. The “Yet Another Cave Heaven” inscription, in seal script and intaglio, features the main text “Yet Another Cave Heaven” arranged horizontally in a single line, with the left-side inscription reading “Erected in the 14th year of the Republic of China, August, inscribed by Li Ruinian of Jian’ou, when Xu Yaogeng of Huangyan, Wu Binjie of Jinhua, and Wen Shao of Wenling toured together with Li.” The “Cliff Gate of Carved Stone” inscription, in regular script and intaglio, has the main text “Cliff Gate of Carved Stone” arranged horizontally in a single line, with the left-side inscription reading “Inscribed by Li Bodi.” The Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions are numerous and densely concentrated, possessing certain historical, cultural, and artistic value.

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The Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions are a cultural relic protection unit of Wenling City.

The Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions are located on the four walls of the outer cave of Twin Gates Cave in the Changyu Dongtian Scenic Area, covering a total area of approximately 50 square meters. There are four sets of cliff inscriptions in total: the “Clouds and Moon Come and Go” inscription, executed in running script and carved in intaglio, with the main text “Clouds and Moon Come and Go” arranged vertically in a single line, the right-side inscription reading “the 15th year of the Republic of China, in the cyclical year of Bingyin, early autumn,” and the left-side inscription reading “Inscribed by Muyu Wen Shao.” The “No Trace of Severe Heat” inscription, in running script and intaglio, was written by Zhang Xie’ao of Chengguan. The “Yet Another Cave Heaven” inscription, in seal script and intaglio, features the main text “Yet Another Cave Heaven” arranged horizontally in a single line, with the left-side inscription reading “Erected in the 14th year of the Republic of China, August, inscribed by Li Ruinian of Jian’ou, when Xu Yaogeng of Huangyan, Wu Binjie of Jinhua, and Wen Shao of Wenling toured together with Li.” The “Cliff Gate of Carved Stone” inscription, in regular script and intaglio, has the main text “Cliff Gate of Carved Stone” arranged horizontally in a single line, with the left-side inscription reading “Inscribed by Li Bodi.” The Twin Gates Cave Cliff Inscriptions are numerous and densely concentrated, possessing certain historical, cultural, and artistic value.