# Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area (本溪水洞风景区)

Shenyang, Liaoning Province · Northeast, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥110 (Water Cave + Dry Cave)
- **Opening hours:** 08:00-16:30
- **Time needed:** 3-5 hours
- **Address:** Xiejiaweizi Village, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi, Liaoning Province
- **Getting there:** Take a train or bus from Shenyang to Benxi City. From Benxi Railway Station, a dedicated shuttle runs to the scenic area about every 10 minutes; the fare is ¥15. 3–4 hours
- **Good for:** Nature

## About Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area

Centred on the Benxi Water Cave, the area combines mountains, water, caves, springs, lakes and an ancient human heritage site. The Water Cave is a large limestone karst cave flooded with water, formed several million years ago. Its developed route covers nearly 3,000 metres, making it the longest flooded cave discovered in the world.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Boat tour of the cave: The main hall at the front of the cave has a water surface of over 1,000 square metres, with a pier that can moor up to 80 tour boats at once. Take a boat to explore the Water Cave.
- 2. Paleontology Museum: The 300-metre-long Dry Cave has been developed into a large paleontology museum.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2252. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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