Xianrendong Paleolithic Site

Xianrendong Paleolithic Site

Xianrendong Paleolithic Site is a cultural tourism attraction.

Xianrendong Paleolithic Site

Xianrendong is located near Xiaoxinzhai in Xichou County, Yunnan Province, about 1 kilometer from the county town. It is a late Paleolithic cave site. Xianrendong features karst topography and was formed along ancient underground river channels, developing through fractures between limestone layers. Nestled against a mountain and beside water, the site enjoys a serene and picturesque setting. The cave entrance is relatively small, with a height slightly above that of an average person and a width of about 1.5 meters; the cave stretches 40 meters in length, 6 meters in width, and 3 meters in height, with a capacity to hold hundreds of people. The cave ceiling is flat and suitable for human habitation. As such, there are legends that immortals once lived in the cave. Though not credible, our ancestors — the Xichou people who lived 10,000 years ago — indeed resided here.

Address: Near Xiaoxinzhai, Xichou County