Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village

Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village

Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village, also known as Dazhou Fairy Cave Resort, is located in Tongchuan District—the hometown of the late Marshal Zhang Aiping—

Luojiang Town, at a distance of 11 kilometers from Dazhou City, covering an area of 115 mu.

The site was formerly a military restricted zone, codenamed “Project 515.” In 1968, it was used by the National Material Administration as the largest transit warehouse in northeastern Sichuan, guarded year-round by a full platoon. Two watchtowers from that time still remain. In 1987, the military withdrew and handed the site over to local government, where it sat idle for over a decade. In 1997, Dazhou Daily took over and began developing it for tourism.

There are many beautiful and moving legends about Fairy Cave. One tale says that at the foot of the mountain there once lived a poor farming family—just an elderly couple and their son. The son married a beautiful, capable, kind, and clever wife. Due to the war, the son was conscripted and never returned. Heartbroken, the wife would sit on the cliff above the cave every day, embroidering shoe soles while gazing down the mountain path, hoping for her husband’s return. She waited for many years, but he never came. Still, she continued making shoes daily. At first, she would still come down the mountain to cook and work, but over time, people noticed she no longer came down—she neither ate nor drank. Eventually, she was found sitting motionless, her face still beautiful, but she no longer responded when called. Some time later, even her physical form vanished, and she ascended to heaven as a fairy. Another story tells of a heavenly fairy who admired the beautiful landscape here and chose to live in this cave. Seeing the local villagers toiling barefoot, she took pity on them and began making shoes out of kindness, leaving them near the cave for the villagers to take. However, almost no one ever saw her true form—only that she was indescribably beautiful. One spoiled young man, lazy and lecherous, developed impure thoughts about the fairy. One night, he hid in the bushes near the cave and, when the fairy came out to place the shoes, he tried to grab and assault her. The fairy broke free, scolded him harshly, and thought to herself, “I’ve been so kind to these people, yet this is how they repay me?” Heartbroken, she turned into a stone statue and hid deep inside the cave, never to emerge again. The villagers then named the cave “Fairy Cave.” Yet another legend says there is a stone platform inside the cave where the fairy stands, vivid and lifelike, surrounded by purple mist and celestial light, giving off an otherworldly aura. On deep moonlit nights, the fairy was said to bathe in the river in front of the cave. After her bath, the waters became crystal clear, nourishing crops and curing illnesses, which drew worshippers from far and wide. One day, Lu Ban (the master carpenter deity) and his five disciples were using magic to drive stones to build the Guanzi Tan Bridge at the mouth of the Luojiang River. As they passed the cave, they saw the fairy swimming in the water, radiant and breathtaking. Though a man of integrity, even Lu Ban was stunned by her beauty and stopped in his tracks. When the fairy noticed, she was so embarrassed that she quickly hid in the cave and turned into a stone statue. Just then, the rooster crowed, signaling dawn, and Lu Ban’s magic faded. He abandoned the stones and left, creating a 1,000-meter-long gorge hemmed in by steep cliffs that resemble human ears—thus named “Long Ear Gorge.” The cave became known as “Fairy Cave” because the fairy once dwelled there.

These touching legends have made Fairy Cave widely renowned. Moreover, the village's natural, rustic, and untamed Bashu cultural character, combined with its picturesque landscape integrating mountains, water, forests, gorges, and caves, captivates the heart and lingers in the memory, making one feel as if a single day apart feels like three years. This spiritual land boasts fresh air, winding dust-free paths, secluded gorges, towering ancient trees, bizarre rocks, and a rich variety of exotic flowers and plants. In spring, you can admire peach blossoms; in autumn, osmanthus; in winter, plum blossoms; and in summer, the croaking of frogs. It's truly a place where birds are drawn to the forest, and scenery changes with the seasons. The fairy-tale-like natural landscape of Fairy Cave, along with its spring-like climate all year round, is attracting a growing number of tourists and literati, who come here to paint, write, and compose poetry. The famous Dazhou-born novelist Song Xiaowu praised: “Though it may not have the grandeur of Mount Emei or Mount Qingcheng, it dares to rival the petty immortals of Mount Lu.” The renowned poet Liang Shangquan also wrote: “Wandering here adds wild delight; so joyful I forget home.” Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village currently has an operating area of 8,000 square meters, featuring a parking lot, large and small meeting rooms, high-, medium-, and low-grade guest rooms, a dance hall, banquet hall, and can accommodate 500 diners and host conferences for over 100 people. Transportation vehicles, communication facilities, and recreational amenities are all available. The site also offers recreational activities such as a swimming pool, zip-lining, boating, and ice-skating.

Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village, with these enchanting legends, enjoys widespread fame. Coupled with its natural, simple, and untamed Bashu cultural essence, along with its integrated landscape of mountains, water, forests, gorges, and caves, it captivates visitors and keeps them coming back, creating a feeling of longing when away. This blessed land offers fresh air, serene winding paths, hidden gorges, towering trees, peculiar rocks, and a rich variety of rare plants and flowers. In spring, you can admire peach blossoms; in autumn, osmanthus; in winter, plum blossoms; in summer, the sounds of frogs. The forest attracts birds, and the scenery shifts with the seasons. With its unique natural beauty and spring-like climate year-round, Fairy Cave is drawing increasing numbers of travelers and artists to paint, write, and compose verse. The famous Dazhou-born novelist Song Xiaowu praised: “Though it may not have the grandeur of Mount Emei or Mount Qingcheng, it dares to rival the petty immortals of Mount Lu.” The renowned poet Liang Shangquan also composed: “Roaming here adds wild joy; I’m so happy I forget home.” Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village currently has an operating area of 8,000 square meters, featuring a parking lot, conference rooms of various sizes, guest rooms of high, medium, and low grades, a dance hall, banquet hall, and can serve 500 diners simultaneously and host meetings for over 100 people. Facilities include transportation vehicles, communication tools, and amusement equipment. There are also recreational activities such as a swimming pool, zip line, boating, and ice skating.

Fairy Cave Bashu Culture Natural Village is one of the seven major tourist scenic areas in Dazhou City. In March 2003, it was designated as an official Dazhou tourism site by the Dazhou Municipal Government and the Dazhou Tourism Bureau. Do urban dwellers, long confined to concrete jungles, yearn to return to nature teeming with life? Fairy Cave Resort opens up a new world for you to rejuvenate both body and soul while reconnecting with nature.

Scenic Spot Location

Luojiang Town, Tongchuan District, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province

Luojiang Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Daxian City. During the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to Qingfeng Township of Suiding Prefecture. Established as Luojiang Township in 1940, it was upgraded to a town in 1952, changed to a commune in 1958, reverted to a township in 1984, and became a town again in 1985. Located in the central part of the city, on the western bank of the Zhou River, it is 11.5 kilometers from the municipal government. Covering an area of 52.3 square kilometers with a population of 20,000, it is traversed north-south by National Highway 210, and the Zhou River is navigable year-round. The town administers 12 village committees and residential communities, including Gaoshi, Jinfeng, Dongba, Taihe, Milin, Miaoping, Tianchi, Hongliang, Laolin, Gaoyan, Shiyan, and Hongying. It hosts town-run enterprises mainly in construction, building materials, and food services... More details about Luojiang Town++