[2025 Lengshuijiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Boyue Cave (Updated May)

Boyue Cave in Lengshuijiang is located in the northern suburbs of Lengshuijiang City, Loudi City, Hunan Province. It is a national 3A-level scenic spot and a provincial geological park, known as the "World's Karst Museum". Boyue Cave is not only the filming location for classic scenes such as the "Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon" in *Journey to the West*, but is also famous for its spectacular karst cave landscapes and abundant soda straws. 🎫 Tickets: 70 RMB 🗺 Navigation: No. 1 Boyue Road, Lengshuijiang City, Loudi City, Hunan Province ⏰ Driving time: 2.5 hrs from Changsha Unique scenery: Inside the cave, there are natural attractions such as the Jade Pillar Reaching the Sky, the Milky Way Waterfall, the Sea and Sky View, soda straw formations, and terraced fields. Among them, the soda straw formations vary in length and are scattered, making them the second largest in the world; the terraced fields are formed by "rimstone dams" made of stalactites, resembling a stretch of terraced farmland. 🍱 Recommended food Antimony Capital Spicy Tofu: A signature dish of Lengshuijiang, the tofu is spicy, savory, and tender. Beef Tripe Hot Pot: Made with fresh beef tripe and a unique hot pot base. The beef tripe is crisp and delicious. After being cooked in the hot pot, it absorbs the rich aroma of the base, becoming more flavorful with each bite. It is an excellent dish for warming up in winter 🥘. Zi River Fresh Fish: As Lengshuijiang is close to the Zi River, the river fish here are known for their delicious meat. Whether steamed, braised, or stewed in soup, the fresh flavor of the fish is perfectly presented. Savor a bite of the tender fish and experience the bounty of the Zi River 😋.

Loudi, a city full of charm, welcomes the most beautiful season in March🌸. The warm sunshine and gentle breeze make it the perfect time to travel. Pack your bags and join me on this spring trip! 🚗Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Loudi is easily accessible. You can choose to take the high-speed train🚄 to Loudi South Railway Station. Many cities across the country have direct trains, making it convenient and fast. You can also fly to Changsha Huanghua International Airport and then transfer to an airport bus or high-speed train to Loudi. - Internal Transportation: The city bus🚌 network is extensive and affordable. If you want to explore the city more freely, taking a taxi🚖 or riding a shared bicycle🚲 are also good options, allowing you to start your journey anytime, anywhere. 🌟Attractions 1. Ziquejie Rice Terraces📍Shuiche Town, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 78/person - Opening Hours🕙: Open all day - Although March is not yet the golden season for rice harvest in Ziquejie, the cascading terraces, under the warm spring sun, outline a unique linear beauty. The mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist, resembling a beautiful ink painting. 2. Meishan Longgong Scenic Area📍Gaoqiao Village, Youxi Township, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 150/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:30am - 5:30pm - Stepping into Meishan Longgong is like entering a magical underground world. The cave is filled with various peculiar stalactites, which are illuminated by lights, creating a colorful, fairyland-like scene🧚‍♀️. 3. Daxiushan National Forest Park📍Daxiushan State-owned Forest Farm, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 55/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:00pm - The park boasts dense forests🌳 and fresh air, making it a natural oxygen bar. In March, wildflowers bloom one after another on the mountain. Strolling among them, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, refreshing and relaxing. 4. Zeng Guofan's Former Residence (Fuhoutang)📍F Tuo Village, Heye Town, Shuangfeng County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 50/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:30pm - With its ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage, you can experience the family traditions of Zeng Guofan, a famous official of the Qing Dynasty. The deep courtyards, green bricks, and gray tiles all tell stories of history📖. 5. Boyue Cave📍Underneath Dacheng Mountain, Lengshuijiang City, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 60/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Boyue Cave is famous for its unique karst landscape and is a filming location for *Journey to the West*. Entering the cave is like traveling to a mythical world, where you can see classic scenes such as Sun Wukong's "Water Curtain Cave". 6. Sanliantong Bingquan Scenic Area📍Inside Six Capitals Shenxiang Mountain, Weishan Township, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 198/person (including some amusement activities within the scenic area) - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:00pm - The scenic area is characterized by beautiful mountains and clear waters, with numerous waterfalls. In spring, everything comes back to life in the mountains. Walking on the plank road, you can admire the natural scenery and experience the thrilling glass walkway and zip line🎢. 🍱Must-try Foods - Sanhe Soup: This is a Loudi specialty. Beef, tripe, and beef blood are paired with fresh ginger slices and drizzled with rich soup. The taste is mellow, spicy, and satisfying🌶️. One bowl will warm you up. - Cup Cakes: Small and cute in appearance, with a soft and glutinous texture, they come in sweet and savory flavors. The sweet ones are delicious, and the savory ones have a unique flavor. They are a favorite traditional snack among locals🥧. - Xinhua Xiangdong Street Beef Noodles: Delicious beef soup, chewy rice noodles, and spicy chili oil. Every bite is full of rich aroma, leaving you wanting more🍜. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations - Loudi Huatian Hotel: Located in the city center, it offers convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities. The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable, with attentive service, allowing you to enjoy a home-away-from-home experience during your trip🛏️. - Homestays in Ziquejie Rice Terraces Scenic Area: If you want to admire the sunrise and sunset over the Ziquejie Rice Terraces, staying in a homestay within the scenic area is a good choice. You can see the beautiful terraced scenery right outside your window and experience the tranquility and beauty of the countryside🌄. 🎈Travel Tips - The weather in Loudi in March is changeable, so remember to bring rain gear and appropriate clothing. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so pay attention to keeping warm🧥. - The distance between scenic spots is relatively far, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably⏰. - When tasting the local cuisine, pay attention to the level of spiciness. Most Loudi dishes are spicy. If you can't handle spicy food, remember to tell the restaurant staff in advance🌶️. - When visiting historical and cultural sites such as Zeng Guofan's Former Residence, you can hire a tour guide to better understand the historical and cultural background📚. Loudi in March offers beautiful scenery, delicious food, and everything is just right. Come and embark on this romantic spring trip. Loudi is waiting for you to explore💕!

Bomo Cave Scenic Spot is a national 3A-level scenic area and a provincial geological park, known as the "World Lava Museum". Famous sights inside the cave include: Monkey King's Throne, Giant Stone Dam, Hollow Goose Pipe Cluster, and Divine Monkey Seeing Guests off. The 1986 version of "Journey to the West" directed by Yang Jie and the TV series "Liu Hai Chops Wood" were filmed here. Geographical location: Inside Bomo Cave Scenic Spot, Lengshuijiang City, Hunan Province Bomo Cave is divided into three levels, and we visited the middle and upper levels. The tour route is over 1800 meters, with a total of 27 halls and 81 scenic spots, covering an area of more than 40,000 square meters. The grand scale of Bomo Cave and the variety of stalactites are rare in China's caves, earning it the reputation of an "Underground Karst Museum". Among them, the density of goose pipes, the depth of stone troughs, and the height of stone dams are hailed as the "world's best". Transportation: Self-driving, navigate to Lengshuijiang Bomo Cave Scenic Area. Or take a train to Lengshuijiang East Station, then take a taxi to Bomo Cave, which is about 8 kilometers away.