Crown Cave
 Crown
Cave, located in Caoping Village, 29km south of
Guilin city, is one of the most famous tourist
spots along Li River. Taking the shape of a crown,
this cave, standing on the bank of the Li River,
for hundreds of years, has attracted countless
poets, scholars and nobles. In 1637, Xu Xiake,
an ancient traveler in China, visited here and
was regarded as the first visitors to this cave.
The cave lasts for 12km, and only
3km near the river is explored. Due to the perennial
obturation, the cave was well preserved. Inside
the cave, stalagmites stand here and there, grotesque
and imposing, leading people into a fairyland.
An underground stream originating from Mt. Haiyang
empties into the Li River from this cave, with
the deepest spot over 10 meters. Equipped with
automatic light and sound control guide system,
the cave now looks more enchanting than ever.
Besides, modern facilities such as railroad car,
yacht and sightseeing elevator provide convenience
to visitors.
Rafting on the river, people not only
can enjoy the wonderful sceneries in the cave,
but also can experience the pleasure of exploration.
Visitors can go there by taking
a bus at Guilin or making a stop at the Crown
Cave Dock during your sailing along the Li River.
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