Labyrinth Cave

Labyrinth Cave

Labyrinth Cave

Labyrinth Cave was formed due to soil erosion around the rocks caused by seawater during the marine transgression period. It stretches over 300 meters in length, with one entrance at the top and three main exits at the bottom. Light seeps through the crevices in the rocks, creating many "skylights" in the otherwise dark labyrinth. The cave twists and turns, filled with bizarre rocks that vary in width — some sections are so spacious they can hold hundreds of people, while others are so narrow you can only pass through sideways. Some cliffside paths require wooden walkways to cross, and perilous walls can only be navigated with the help of guardrails. Labyrinth Cave is divided into nine levels, each with its own name: Immortal’s Ancient Abode, First Exit Hidden Path, Golden Couple’s Magpie Bridge, Steep Cliff Hanging Stairs, Sky-Soaring Green Banyan, Gurgling Cave Spring, Undersea Fish Pond, Labyrinth Exit, and Stone Chamber Leisure.

In winter, entering the cave makes you break into a warm sweat, while in summer, it offers a cool and refreshing escape. As you explore the cave and experience its various surprising and thrilling sights, stepping out into the bright sea view often brings an irresistible urge to shout out loud. Labyrinth Cave is one of the most captivating attractions in the Doumu Scenic Area, leaving a deep impression on every visitor.

Legend has it that long ago, this was the place where the Sea Snail Maiden and the Hawksbill Turtle met in secret and started a family. They enacted an eternal love story within Labyrinth Cave. Not far from the first and second exits lies the poetic and picturesque Lovers’ Pavilion, where the Hawksbill Turtle and the Sea Snail Maiden once admired the moon and the sea together, enjoying tender moments. From the Lovers’ Pavilion, you can descend to the third exit and reach Shell Rock via the seaside boardwalk.

In the 1930s, the Mindong Red Army, led by renowned revolutionaries such as Ye Fei, established a maritime supply route in Sandu’ao. Serving as one of its secret strongholds, Labyrinth Cave played a crucial role. Many military supplies were hidden inside the cave, and comrades being pursued by enemies were sheltered here before being relocated. As a result, Labyrinth Cave is also known as the Red Army Cave.