Hongyang Cave

　　Hongyang Cave is situated on the mountainside of the seventh peak of Yuan Ridge. It is named after Ge Hong, a famous physician of the Jin Dynasty and one of the pioneers of Taoism, and Lou Yang, who practiced Taoism and alchemy here to treat illnesses for the people. It is also called "Yan Song Cave" because Yan Song, a grand secretary of the Ming Dynasty, once studied diligently in the cave.

　　The cave entrance is arc-shaped, 20 meters high and wide, with a total length of 4 kilometers. The cave is winding and twisting—sometimes as narrow as an alley, barely wide enough for one person to pass, and other times opening up like a grand domed hall that can accommodate a thousand people. There are caves within caves, large ones enclosing smaller ones, all interconnected, resembling an underground labyrinth. Inside the cave, there is an abundance of stunning stalagmites, stalactites, stone curtains, stone pillars, stone flowers, and stone pagodas. The surfaces of the stalactites are smooth and shiny, with peculiar shapes, vivid forms, and lifelike appearances. Being inside feels like entering a sculpture garden—seemingly man-made but entirely natural—leaving visitors in awe of nature’s incredible artistry.

　　The cave boasts a dazzling array of stalagmites, stalactites, stone curtains, stone pillars, stone flowers, and stone pagodas. The stalactites feature unique shapes, vivid forms, and lifelike appearances. Being inside feels like stepping into a sculpture garden, leaving one amazed by the wonders of nature.

　　Hongyang Cave has enjoyed a reputation as a scenic wonder throughout history due to its deep and intricately formed limestone karst cave. Legend has it that Ge Hong and Lou Yang, two eminent Taoists of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, once lived and cultivated themselves here, refining elixirs, which is how the cave got its name.

　　The cave features a rich variety of landscapes in diverse forms. The first chamber is a stone room that can hold a hundred people, while the second chamber gradually descends in elevation, featuring the towering "Pillar of Heaven and Earth," also known as the "Sky-Supporting Pillar." Other formations include the Hanging Jade, Cloud Rock, Striving Light, and Five-Cloud Rock.

　　Admission Fee

　　25 yuan

　　Opening Hours

　　8:00 – 17:00

　　Location

　　Southern foot of the third peak of Yuan Ridge, Yushui District, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province