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Daytime

Dragon Cave and Moon Hill Daytime Stroll

Start your afternoon with the fairyland lights of Assembling Dragon Cave before climbing to the iconic moon-shaped hole in the hill.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Assembling Dragon Cave

    Enter Assembling Dragon Cave. The neon lights and stalactite formations create a surreal atmosphere. Take your time exploring the interior sculptures.

  2. 13:45

    Moon Hill

    Walk 19 minutes WNW to Moon Hill. Climb the hill to reach the top and look through the large natural hole that gives the hill its name. The view from the summit offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding karst peaks.

  3. 14:30

    View to Moon hill

    Descend and walk 10 minutes SW to the View to Moon hill viewpoint. This spot provides a classic, framed perspective of the moon-shaped arch against the sky, perfect for a final photo before heading back.

Local tip

There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity of these attractions. Bring water and snacks with you, or plan to eat in Yangshuo town before or after your visit.

Check before you go

  • Moon Hill has a ¥15 entrance fee.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the climb up Moon Hill.
  • Check local transport routes if you are not starting from Yangshuo town, as the cave is 6 km south of town.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yangshuo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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