Scenic spot introduction:

Dishui Cave, also known as the Western Cave, is the source of the Shaoshan Gorge. It has lush bamboo trees, gurgling mountain streams, and the fragrance of birds and flowers all year round. It is known as the Pearl of Hunan's landscape and is a good place for summer vacation and recuperation in midsummer.

Attractions distribution:

Dishui Cave is located about 5 kilometers southwest of Shaoshan Chong, Hunan Province. It is a deep and narrow valley surrounded by mountains on three sides. Because the valley is deep and green, it looks like a cave. There is a spring on the mountain that drips from the rock, so it is called Dishui Cave. The Dishui Cave Scenic Area is full of bamboo trees, gurgling mountain streams, birds singing and fragrant flowers all year round, and the deep valley is quiet and elegant. It is like a paradise. Strolling through it, there are Huxieping, Shaoshan Reservoir, Eight Views Pavilion, Eight Views Stone Stele, Stone Carvings, Building No. 1 of Dishui Cave, and the Monkey Pavilion. Waiting for tourist spots.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, patriotic education, former residences of celebrities, canyons
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Shaoshan Free Travel 2-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

March to October

Shopping recommendations:

There are also wick cakes, Maojia food (such as braised pork, bacon), Shaofeng tea, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Hunan Province > Xiangtan City > Shaoshan City

How to get there:

There is an air-conditioned shuttle bus to Shaoshan from Changsha South Railway Station. From 7 am to 5 pm, there is a bus to Shaoshan every 50 minutes. The fare is about 20 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dishui Cave ticket price:

50 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-18:00

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