Maoxian Ancient Cave: Travel through time and listen to the echoes of history!

📍Located in the southwest of Fengtai County, Huainan City, Anhui Province, it is located halfway up the southern slope of Sanfeng Mountain and belongs to the western branch of Bagong Mountain. It was first built during the reign of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty. It was named after the three brothers of the Mao family from Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, who practiced Taoism and became immortals here. It was rebuilt in 1986 and the Maoxian Cave Scenic Area was established. The scenic area covers an area of ​​16 square kilometers.

🚉Transportation strategy:
1. Public transportation: You can first arrive in Huainan City, then take a bus from Huainan City to Fengtai County. After arriving in Fengtai County, take a local bus or taxi to Maoxian Ancient Cave Scenic Area.
2. Self-driving: Starting from Huainan City, follow the Hehuaifu Expressway or other relevant roads to Fengtai County, and then follow the navigation instructions to the Maoxian Ancient Cave Scenic Area. There is a parking lot in the scenic area.

👍Recommended attractions:
✅Wanghuai Pavilion: Built on the cliff of Shuangfeng Mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Huaihe River and feel the artistic conception of "the setting sun and the sails fly together, and the Huaihe River and the sky are the same color".
✅Qingtian Temple: It was first built in the late Qing Dynasty. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in the Taoist temple, such as the Bagua Hongzhong.
✅Maoxian🌄Ancient Cave: During the reign of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty🏔️, the Mao brothers cultivated themselves here and became immortals. The cave is several meters deep, getting smaller as you go deeper, and there is a cool breeze inside.
✅Ancient Dan Well: Located at the northern foot of Shuangfeng Mountain, during the Western Han Dynasty, King Huainan Liu An once built a furnace here to make elixirs, and later the three Mao brothers also cultivated immortality here.

🏨Accommodation:
There are various hotels and guesthouses to choose from in Fengtai County, such as Fengtai International Hotel, etc. You can also choose to experience camping at the Xinggu Campground near the scenic area.

Post by choppydeeanna | Jan 20, 2025