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Benxi Shuidong National Park
Benxi Shuidong National Park (本溪水洞国家公园) is in Liaoning province.
Understand
The Benxi Water Caves are located 30km east of Benxi.
History
Benxi Shuidong was made a national park on January 10, 1994
Landscape
Forest of stalagtites and stalagmites within a cavern system lit by colored lighting. A river 3,000 meters long, 2 meters deep and wide enough for 20-30 boats, is found flowing through a giant 5 million-year old cavern
Flora and fauna
Climate
Constant temperature of 10°C within the cavern
Get in
Direct bus from Shenyang leaves in the morning and returns in the afternoon. Minibuses from Benxi leave regularly from Benxi train station.
Fees/Permits
元120 plus 元15 for tram from ticket office to cave entrance
Get around
Boat ride along the "Milky Way", the river that flows through the caverns
See
- Rock shapes with names like Ginseng Baby, Tiger's Mouth and Seal playing with Pearl
Do
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Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
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