Tai Zhen Cave

　　Tai Zhen Cave, a national 2A-level scenic spot, also known as “Tai Jun Cave,” is located in Xia Cao Wu Village, Tai Zhen Township, Qujiang District, approximately 38 kilometers from downtown Quzhou. Legend has it that Laozi, the founding patriarch of Taoism, once practiced alchemy and Taoist cultivation here. Laozi is none other than the founder of Taoism, the Supreme Old Lord. It is recorded in the Taoist scripture “Chao Tian Da Qian”: “In Quzhou, Zhejiang, there is Tai Zhen, where the Supreme Old Lord preached the Taoist scriptures.” Yang Yuhuan of the Tang Dynasty once listened to sermons and studied Taoism here. Later, she was conferred the title of “Tai Zhen Princess” (i.e., Yang Tai Zhen), and “Tai Zhen” is also a title in Taoism. Hence, this cave is named “Tai Zhen Cave.”

　　Tai Zhen Cave is hailed as the “First Grotto Heaven” due to the worldwide fame of its “Three Wonders of Tai Zhen.” The cave features caves within caves, all interconnected, totaling thirty-six grotto heavens—this is the first wonder. Inside the cave lies an immortal’s field with crisscrossing paths—this is the second wonder. The cave is perpetually shrouded in ethereal Taoist energy, exuding an otherworldly aura—this is the third wonder. The grand palace chambers of Tai Zhen Cave boast magical, dreamlike landscapes beyond words, hence it is called the “Tai Zhen Dreamland.” Currently, only seven palaces, two halls, and one platform of the “Tai Zhen Dreamland” have been developed, covering a visitable area of over 8,000 square meters, which is just one-third of the total area. There are 108 named attractions, with major ones including: Tai Qing Palace, Eight Trigrams Alchemy Platform, Tai Ji Maze, Shang Qing Palace, Yu Qing Palace, Yu Quan Palace, San Qing Palace, Lion and Elephant Hall, Sacred Water Dragon Palace, and Magpie Bridge Hall.

　　In March 2004, the film “The Great Emperor Daizong of Tang” and in 2010, the TV series “The Legend of the Twelve Zodiacs” were both filmed at Tai Zhen Cave. The filming sets from those productions are still preserved for visitors to see.

　　Tourist hotline: 0570-2915038, 0570-2915666

　　Transportation: Take a direct bus from Quzhou North Bus Station.