Located in southern China, its spectacular rock formations and careful lighting make these caves seem like a magical place, almost from another world.

The Reed Flute Caves are part of almost every tourist itinerary in the Guangxi Zhuang region. They are located a few kilometers northwest of the city of Guilin, in southern China.

Its name, which translated means ?reed flute?, is due to the fact that on the outskirts of the cave many reeds grow with which flutes are made.

How were the Reed Flute Caves formed"

Inside you will discover a spectacular world that is the product of water erosion. Calcium carbonate deposits form stalactites, stone pillars, and impressive rock formations.

Its formation dates back to more than 600,000 years ago, when the cave was an underground lake. As the water level dropped, the lake began to turn into a cave. Over the centuries, calcium carbonate dissolved, crystallized, and deposited to form the beautiful structures we see today.
Magic place and hideaway

Much later, the cave was discovered by man. It was used as a secret place and, of course, endowed with some magic. On its walls, you can find more than 70 ink inscriptions. These are a testimony to the occupation of the cave as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Later, during World War II and the Sino-Japanese War, the caves served as hiding places. The local population hid in these caves, since the entrance was formerly covered by reeds. This made it the pe...