Qingtian Shimen Cave Travel Guide

Qingtian County

Scenic spot introduction:

Qingtian Shimen Cave has always been known as the "Four Scenic Spots of Kuocang" along with Yandang, Tiantai and Xiandu. The scenic spot is located on the right bank of the Oujiang River 35 kilometers northwest of Qingtian County. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has magnificent scenery. Because you cross the Shimen Ferry, there are two dragons and tigers. Peak Yu is named after it looks like two stone screens. Shimen Cave has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Liu Ji and Chen Cheng both studied here in their youth. Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, Wang Anshi, Shen Kuo, Lu You, Tang Xianzu, Emperor Qianlong, Guo Moruo and other famous poets from past dynasties left a large number of poems and cliffs here. Inscription.

Attractions distribution:

Qingtian Shimen Cave Scenic Area consists of Shimen Waterfall, Shimen Academy, Liu Wencheng Temple, Lingyou Temple, Shishi Moon Cave and other scenic spots. Its tourism resources combine the beauty of green mountains and forests, the collection of cultural relics, the spectacular beauty of waterfalls, and the pleasant climate. , is a "cave wonderland" with the characteristics of purity, tranquility, spirituality, ancientness, wonder, danger, wildness and interest.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Eco-tourism, summer resort, temples, canyons, waterfalls

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Zhejiang Province>Lishui City>Qingtian County

How to get there:

Self-driving: Take the Haikou exit or Chuancong exit of the Qingtian section of the Jinliwen Expressway and drive for another 10 minutes to the scenic spot.

By car: Get off at Qingtian Railway Station and take a taxi or bus to Shimen Cave. The journey takes about 50 minutes.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket prices for Shimen Cave:

Shimen Cave: 60 yuan/person;

Combined ticket (Shimen Cave + Bowen Nostalgia): 80 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

7:30-17:30

Travel Tips

Tour route:

Shimen Ferry North Pier→ Oujiang Liying→ Liu Ji's Statue→ Shimen Ferry→ Wenjin Pavilion→ Cliff Carvings→ Liu Wencheng Temple→ Poetry Stele Forest Garden→ Shimen Waterfall→ Moon Cave Asking the Ancients→ Lingyou Temple→ Shimen Villa (Chen Cheng Villa) → Shimen Academy