Snow Creek Cave

Snow Creek Cave

The cave derives its name from this feature. Nestled within the forest along the Qianxi River, Snow Creek Cave boasts breathtaking scenery. Amidst towering trees stands a massive cliff, beneath which lies the entrance to Snow Creek Cave. Before the cave entrance is a spacious hall with neatly arranged stone tables and pedestals, creating a serene and solemn atmosphere. Above the hall stands a solemn stone statue of Lu You, over two meters tall. To one side of the hall, a clear stream flows gently from beneath the cave entrance, more than ten feet high, into a large rocky grotto. Stretching over 8,000 meters in length, Snow Creek Cave is a scenic highlight along the Jianmen Shu Road. Inside the cave, stalactites, stone flowers, stone Buddhas, and stone pillars take on lifelike forms—so exquisitely crafted they seem to defy nature. Each stalactite and rock surface forms a stunning natural sculpture, as if the heavens and earth themselves created this magical underground palace. As you pass through the cave entrance, you’ll enter the “Snow Creek Dragon Palace,” where, under the glow of neon lights, countless stalactites hang like lotus blossoms in full bloom, suspended above a pool. The jade-green water shimmers with golden ripples, while the translucent petals radiate vibrant colors, creating a scene more splendid than the fabled paradise of Yaochi. At the north end of the lotus pool lies a tranquil mountain gorge, with sheer cliffs and mirror-like waters offering endless intrigue. A slanting beam of sunlight streams down onto several jade-like stone stalagmites near the pool shore, creating the idyllic sight of an “autumn sunset”—a vision that captivates the soul. Bending low through the stone gate (dubbed the “Low Eaves”), you’ll find a ten-meter-long slab of golden rock resembling a plump turtle lying beside the stream. Walking a hundred steps or so along the creek, you’ll come upon a small flat area of about a hundred square meters. Behind the platform, a massive cluster of stone stalactites resembling a phoenix about to spread its wings gazes down—the aptly named “Phoenix Platform,” also serving as a dance hall in the cave. Visitors can dance and sing here. Beneath the platform, babbling streams and glistening water murmur melodically throughout the cave, producing harmonious tones. Couples can stroll along the rhythm and drift into a joyful realm. Exiting the dance area and walking a short distance through the cave leads you to the “South Sea Fairy Mercy.” Here, before a 20-square-meter platform, stands a five-meter-tall stone pillar resembling a graceful, gentle, and kind-hearted young woman—referred to as Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy).

On the top and rear walls of the platform, clusters of differently sized stone stalagmites rise unevenly. Droplets of water fall like soft rain or sweet nectar. Devout visitors often sip a few drops, hoping for good fortune. Opposite the Guanyin pillar, atop another rock, stands a nearly two-meter-tall stone pagoda called the Lingshan Treasure Pagoda. Behind this pagoda lies the Shenlong Pool, where two dragons—one green and one yellow, each several feet long—lunge and claw at each other, fighting over treasures. In front of Shenlong Pool, a massive pillar roughly ten people could hug, known as the Peach Blossom Tree, supports thousands of square meters of rock face. Countless stalactites adorn the wall like lush tree branches—some resembling flowing beards or beautiful whiskers, others like cascading bead curtains. Beneath the Peach Blossom Tree lies a stone bridge called the Sky Bridge, connecting both sides of the cave. Beneath the bridge, roaring water echoes like dragon roars or tiger growls. To the north of the bridge lie several rocks, some lying down, some standing—some resembling lions gazing into the distance, others tigers pouncing to hunt, camels strolling leisurely, or even the Tang monk and his disciples journeying westward for sacred scriptures. Behind the Lion King Stone rises a jade-like column reaching from earth to sky. Experts have confirmed this pillar took shape 130 million years ago, known as the Pangu Jade Tree, a testament to its ancient origins. Beneath the Pangu Jade Tree lies a clear pool with an unusual, ancient-looking rock that resembles a giant turtle carrying a white jade tower while peering at visitors—hence its name, Golden Turtle Carrying a Tower. Behind the turtle and tower, in the deep pool, lurks a rhinoceros-shaped rock, black and glossy, gazing innocently ahead as if wary of visitors disturbing its peace. Along the creek bank lies a small mountain with jagged, striking peaks. Behind it, two massive stone stalagmites rest upon a huge black rock. Viewed head-on, they resemble a twin-peaked pagoda with two stones at the base shaped like two toads looking up together—popularly called “Two Toads Worshipping the Pagoda.” From the side, the two pagodas resemble a pair of sweethearts whispering to each other. Strolling along the creek bank and walking up the stone steps, you’ll see numerous stone pillars—some snow-white, some shiny as jade, some pink-hued, and others golden-yellow.

Looking back into the hall, the Thousand Buddha Mountain’s lotus pedestal rises majestically. It resembles the Buddha seated in meditation, with surrounding rock pillars like devout followers—some listening quietly to the sermon, others seemingly enlightened—each posture vivid and lifelike. Below the Buddha Mountain, a small stream flows gently. In the crystal-clear pool, the reflection of the moon creates the scene dubbed “Moon Reflected in Heavenly Pool,” adding serenity to the Buddha Mountain. Upstream from the heavenly pool lies a stone arch bridge crossing the stream. At the bridgehead, the path splits into three directions, leaving visitors puzzled. Walking upstream, a sheer cliff blocks the creek, yet emerald-green water bubbles up from the base of the cliff, churning with waves—an extraordinarily spectacular sight. Crossing the bridge to the right leads into another cave, its winding passages forming a labyrinthine “winding paths leading to tranquility.” Going straight ahead after the bridge, you’ll pass through a circular stone gate onto an expansive, open area—the size of a stadium—that can hold tens of thousands. Named “Pastureland Clear Autumn,” it reflects the vast emptiness of the space. There are relatively few stalactites on the cave walls here. The ground is covered with pebbles and gravel—no one knows how many years have passed. In the past, the cave stream flowed away from here. But as time changed, the water now drains from a side underground river, leaving only traces of erosion. At this point, travelers have only covered one-fifth of the entire cave—but the wonders they’ve encountered already offer a delightful experience.

Snow Creek Cave is indeed a magical world.

Address: Chao Tian Town, Chaotian District, Guangyuan City

Type: Cave

Phone: 0839-6015008

Opening Hours:

8:30-18:00

Snow Creek Cave Ticket: 50 RMB