Shuidonggou Hidden Troops Cave

　　Shuidonggou is the earliest discovered Paleolithic cultural site in China and is known as the "birthplace of prehistoric archaeology in China" and the "historical witness of East-West cultural exchange." It has been listed by the state as one of the "100 most significant archaeological discoveries embodying Chinese civilization." It is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, a National AAAAA-level Tourist Attraction, and a National Geopark. It was awarded the Silver Prize for the "50 Places in China Most Worth Visiting for Foreigners."

　　The unique Yardang landform has magically created over twenty spectacular landscapes such as Devil’s City, Whirlwind Cave, Camel-lying Ridge, Sky-scraping Cliff, Broken Cloud Valley, and Weird Willow Gully, recording the traces of human activity over the past 30,000 years. This gives the area an ancient, profound, and majestic aura. The ancient Great Wall's three-dimensional military defense system, comprising the "Hengcheng Grand Border," beacon towers, fort barriers, garrison villages, and Hidden Troops Caves, forms China’s only best-preserved grand military defense architectural complex.

　　Suggested Duration

　　1–2 hours

　　Transportation

　　Accessible on foot within the scenic area

　　Admission Fee

　　Included in the Shuidonggou Scenic Area ticket

　　Opening Hours

　　8:00–18:00 (ticket sales stop about half an hour earlier in winter)

　　Location

　　Within Shuidonggou Scenic Area, Shuidonggou Village, Linhe Town, Lingwu City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region