Red Agate Cave

Red Agate Cave

The Red Agate Cave on Wolf Fang Mountain is located near the West Heavenly Gate scenic spot and was discovered on April 28, 1992, by three villagers from Dongxishui Village. The entire mountain of Wolf Fang is composed of limestone, and its numerous caves form one of the mountain’s most spectacular wonders. This cave is currently the largest one discovered. Originally named “Tianjing” (Heavenly Well), it is said to have been a meditation site for the legendary hermit Wang Chan Laozu. The cave features uniquely colored and shaped stalactites that are truly rare. It is divided into five levels, sloping downward from north to south. The first level is a 30-meter vertical shaft. The second level contains brown stalagmites interspersed with white stalactites. These stalagmites, pillars, stalactites, and draperies form an extraordinarily unique array of formations—some resembling fairies descending to earth, others like the Eight Immortals celebrating longevity, some like Guanyin in meditation, others like imperial palace columns, or moonlit pagoda forests, or even pig ear-shaped drapes. They hang in rich clusters, displaying a riot of colors. Among them, there are one or two massive stone pillars about a meter or two in diameter, slender at the top and bottom but thick in the middle, shaped like vases and covered with coral-like or chrysanthemum-like stone flowers. The third and fourth levels consist of milky-white or amber-colored stalactites, whose shapes are wildly diverse and full of charm—truly the miraculous work of nature in its infinite variety. There is also a fossilized seahorse inside the cave, though its age has not yet been determined. The most peculiar feature is a milky-white hexagonal stone pillar on the third level, topped with a stone cap and resting on a base. It strikingly resembles the Five Heroes Memorial Tower that stands on the mountain today, creating a magical blend of time and space. The fifth level contains a subterranean river channel, smooth and narrow like an artificially dredged canal, with a thin stream of water flowing continuously. Below it is a cave opening, which is said to connect to the East Sea and is referred to as the “Sea Eye.” Due to the small size of the opening, no one has been able to enter, making it an enduring mystery.