# Yixiantian (Thread of Sky) (一线天)

Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/yixiantian-thread-of-sky
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Gardens & Flowers, Wildlife, Nature

## About Yixiantian (Thread of Sky)

A huge boulder leans over three adjoining caves. Inside them, you can look up through a crack and see a single thread of daylight. Besides its unique scenery, the site is home to some rare plants and animals and holds cultural relics.

## Tips from the guidebook

- Tips for visiting Thread of Sky: 1. The cave interior is very dark, so it is best to bring your own flashlight. Flashlights can also be rented at the entrance for ¥5 per visit.
- 2. The cave is home to rare white bats. For photos, shoot in sunlight, as the white bats look almost translucent and very beautiful in the sun.
- 3. Be sure to wear a hat before entering the cave, or you may end up covered in bat droppings.
- 4. Beside the cave grows the “treasure of bamboo”: square bamboo (Sifang Bamboo).

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1583. 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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