Shimen Cave

　　Guide: Here you can find a breathtaking series of distinctive waterfalls. The lowest one cascades down from a 1,125-meter cliff, resembling a hanging silk ribbon, splashing like jumping pearls, and scattering like a silver mist. The entire scenic area consists of four zones: the Cave Heaven Waterfall, Prince’s Scenic Spot, Immortal Peach, and Shigu Lake. It combines lush forests, a rich collection of cultural relics, spectacular waterfalls, and a pleasant climate, making it a “heavenly cave paradise” characterized by serenity, seclusion, spirituality, antiquity, wonder, danger, wilderness, and charm. Cliff Inscriptions: The cliff inscriptions at Shimen Cave have a long history and diverse content, boasting high literary and artistic value. There are 117 cliff inscriptions left by historical figures and literati such as Xie Lingyun, Ruan Yuan, Shen Kuo, and Guo Moruo since the Southern Dynasties. Shimen Cave Provincial Scenic Area is located on the south bank of the Ou River, 31 kilometers northwest of the county town, with National Highway 330 across the river, offering convenient transportation. In 1963, Shimen Cave was designated as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit; in 1985, it was approved as a provincial scenic area; and in 1991, it was listed as a provincial forest park.

　　

　　Transportation

　　Bus: Take a bus from Lishui East Bus Station to Qingtian County. Buses run every 20 minutes from 6:30 to 18:00. The fare is 24 yuan. Get off at the Shimen Cave ticket office.

　　Self-driving: Hangzhou (departure) — Hang-Jin-Qu Expressway to Jinhua-Lishui-Wenzhou Expressway (Jinhua-Lishui section, about 3 hours) — Lishui (urban area) — National Highway 330 (1 hour) — Qingtian (to the scenic area)

　　Ticket

　　Combined ticket: 90 yuan (includes round-trip transport to the second attraction, Bowen Ancient Village; it takes about ten minutes to drive up the mountain). Individual tickets: Shimen Cave 60 yuan, Bowen Ancient Village 30 yuan, transport fee 10 yuan; student discount available (half price); Chen Cheng’s Former Residence: 30 yuan/person

　　Opening Hours

　　Open all day

　　Location

　　No. 32, Linjiang East Road, Qingtian County, Lishui City