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About Wanxiang Cave
Stalactites, stalagmites, columns and curtain-like deposits fill a managed sequence of chambers, traditionally grouped under the names Moon Palace, Heavenly Palace and Dragon Palace. Inscriptions add a human history to the geological forms. The appeal is in comparing how mineral deposits grow into different shapes, while the named palaces are imaginative ways of reading the rock rather than literal structures.
What to look for
- The contrasting stalagmites, columns and curtain-like mineral deposits.
- The Moon Palace, Heavenly Palace and Dragon Palace chamber sequence and its inscriptions.
Location & getting there
Getting to Wanxiang Cave
Approach the cave at Yangpang Village on the southern bank of the Bailong River, west of Wudu. The access road climbs toward the hillside entrance; arrange the return pickup there and use the official managed cave route.
Combine your visit
A suggested order for the documented features and stops.
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Moon Palace section
Begin with the first named group of cave formations.
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Heavenly Palace section
Compare the column and curtain forms as the route develops.
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Dragon Palace section
Complete the available chamber sequence before following the designated exit.
This is an editorial sequence. Check access and any road or boat transfers; it does not establish a walking route, common ticket or guaranteed same-day connection.
Find Wanxiang Cave
万象洞 · 陇南
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.