Lengshuijiang Boyue Cave

Lengshuijiang Boyue Cave

Boyue Cave is one of the famous scenic spots in Hunan, located 2.5 kilometers north of Lengshuijiang City. It borders the Meijiang Scenic Area of Lianyuan to the east, the Dawushan National Forest Park of Xinhua to the west, the former residence of Zeng Guofan in Shuangfeng to the south, and the Antimony Culture Craft Park to the north. Boyue Cave is a world-class lava museum. Inside, lava formations are abundant, with towering stone pillars creating a variety of wonderful landscapes. At the same time, Boyue Cave has the highest number of stalactites in the world, known as a global record. The classic scene of "Sun Wukong Thrice Defeating the White Bone Demon" from the 1980s classic Chinese TV series "Journey to the West" was filmed here.

There is a romantic legend about the origin of Boyue Cave that is still widely told. According to the tale, long ago, a fairy named Yuexiang rode the clouds to visit Boyue Cave and admire its wonders, but she became so captivated that she couldn’t bear to leave. She was spotted by a bat demon in the cave, who transformed into a wealthy young man to flirt with her. Cornered and helpless, Yuexiang jumped into the surging Zishui River and turned into a golden clam. She was later discovered and rescued by a young fisherman named Bo’er, who took her home to care for her. To repay his kindness, Yuexiang agreed to marry him. When news of their union spread, the bat demon hatched a scheme to kidnap Yuexiang. After many trials, Bo’er sought the help of the Cave Heaven General, who punished the bat demon and rescued Yuexiang, allowing the loving couple to reunite. To commemorate them, people named the cave “Boyue,” meaning “Wave-Moon.” The cave entrance curves like a crescent moon, and the pool inside reflects shimmering light and moon shadows—perfectly echoing the name “Boyue.”

The scale, height, and breadth of Boyue Cave, along with the uniqueness, strangeness, and beauty of its limestone formations, are truly rare: caves within caves, halls within halls, all masterfully crafted with breathtaking views at every turn. Inside, clusters of stalactites, standing stone stalagmites, forests of stone pillars, and cascading stone curtains hang in various shapes and poses, creating a dazzling, magnificent sight. The Boyue Cave scenic area is divided into five functional zones: the limestone cave group viewing area, an artificial lake, Flower-Fruit Mountain, a leisure zone, and a children’s entertainment area. Since opening to the public in 1980, the site has achieved great success. Currently, the roads are well-connected, and it takes just six minutes to reach the cave from downtown by car. The limestone cave group features Boyue Cave, known for its spectacular stalactites, as well as Guanyin Cave for worship and Changsha Cave for adventurous exploration. The children’s entertainment area includes 27 play facilities and an Olympic-themed park with over ten fitness activities. Flower-Fruit Mountain currently features only a zoo. The resort leisure area boasts the largest open-air barbecue site in central Hunan, as well as Boyue Hotel, which integrates a tea house, dining, accommodation, and entertainment.

Boyue Cave has three levels, with over 1,800 meters of developed underground routes, including 27 large halls and 81 scenic spots, covering a total area of more than 40,000 square meters. The entire cave system centers around the Maze Hall. The front section of the cave features spacious and majestic halls with a grand atmosphere, while the rear section showcases intricate formations with crystal-clear details. Entering through the mouth of Boyue Cave, visitors are treated to a continuous series of spectacular, delicate, marvelous, and fascinating sights strung together like pearls—each more breathtaking than the last, leaving visitors in awe and reluctant to leave. Classic natural formations such as Jade Pillar Holding Up the Sky, Milky Way Waterfall, Sea and Sky Vista, Stalactite Cluster, Thousand Hills Field, Pure Heart Boulder, Flying Sword Cliff, Spring in a Dead Tree, and Monkey Sending Off Guests are all legendary. Within the Boyue Cave system, fossils such as teeth of the Stegodon orientalis from the Middle Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period hundreds of thousands of years ago, buffalo skull fossils, and leaves of the hornbeam tree have been discovered. The entire Boyue Cave is like a massive underground museum, and its discovery holds immeasurable scientific value for studying ancient hydrology, geomorphology, soil, paleontology, and other geographical environmental factors.

Address: Boyue Cave Scenic Area, Lengshuijiang City, Loudi, Hunan

Tel: 0738-5112528

Official Website: http://www.lsjbyd.cn/

Opening Hours:

8:00-17:30

Ticket:

Ticket: 78 RMB