Wufeng Cave Scenic Area

Wufeng Cave Scenic Area

Wufeng may not boast grand sights, yet beauty lies everywhere, and every sight is a delight. This trip to Wufeng Cave gave me a truly immersive experience of its waters and mountains.

When speaking of Wufeng Cave, one must first mention its water. Calling it the “Jiuzhaigou of the south” is truly no exaggeration. We visited during the dry season, but even without abundant water, the charm remained. Immortal Maiden Pool and Swan Lake still seemed like scenes sent from heaven—so enchanting that you’d want to embrace them the moment you saw them. The water was as green as jade, as clear as a maiden’s eyes, pure enough to stir your heart again and again.

Seeing such water truly felt like being in another world.

It was deep autumn when we arrived, and the first thing that caught everyone’s eye at Wufeng Cave was the tall, orderly, and brilliantly colored metasequoia forest, dyed by the season. These trees were planted in the 1950s and 60s and have become the symbol of Wufeng Cave. Under the influence of the autumn breeze and the glow of the autumn sun, the needles of the trees displayed a riot of colors—some like a peacock spreading its tail, some like a kylin dancing, others like dragons welcoming guests… adding a joyful and peaceful atmosphere for those who came to enjoy the fall foliage.

Beneath Bijia Peak, atop the green mountains, and beside the clear spring streams, against the backdrop of lush green, clusters or swathes of red leaves caught your eye even more. Some looked like fluttering banners, some like flaming torches in a relay, while others seemed to paint the hills greener and the leaves redder, making the autumn hues even richer and deeper.

To the east of the central area of Wufeng Cave lies Bijia Mountain, named for its shape resembling a scholar’s inkstone stand. The most thrilling spot is the One-Line Sky on Bijia Mountain. At an altitude of six or seven hundred meters, nature has miraculously carved out a narrow stone crevice hundreds of meters long yet only wide enough for a person of average height to squeeze through. Inside the crevice, the terrain is steep—impossible to climb up or down, with sheer rock walls pressing in from both sides, making you tremble with fear, walk as if on thin ice, gasp in dread, and feel your soul quake. The exit is just a small opening, barely wide enough for a person to pass. Needless to say, all luggage is out of the question—even items in your pockets must be removed. Truly, “it is as perilous as this—the difficulty of the Shu Road is harder than ascending to the blue sky!”

Although Wufeng Cave may not have as many attractions as famous mountains and great rivers, it is a rare, pleasant place and an excellent spot for rest. As you step into Wufeng Cave, a feeling of returning to a pastoral life naturally arises. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, staying here for a few days, strolling beside pine forests and streams, and breathing in the essence of nature can truly refresh your body and cleanse your soul. In truth, a sight’s greatness does not lie in its size or strangeness, but in its pleasantness. And Wufeng Cave is precisely that kind of pleasantness.