Wannian Ice Cave — Attraction in Xinzhou

One of the strangest phenomena that I have ever encountered in my life. This cave is situated in Lu Ya Shan and it is perennially frozen even in summer. Said to have been in existence for more than 3 million years (the name Wan Nian or ten thousand years not withstanding), I have so far not been able to find any scientific explanation for its formation.

You need to walk upwards quite a distance from the carpark. Upon entering the cave, you start to descend a staircase wide enough for one person. After several meters you get to feel the chill and the ice on the walls, ceilings, handrails start to appear.

The temperature here is subzero but not so cold until you need a parka. I only wore a fleece shirt. The body warm of all the people packed inside helps.

After about 150 to 200 meters descent, the stair case take you upwards and out of the cave. All in about 20 mins max including stopping along the way for photos.

The LED lights inside the cave help illuminate and also add an air of mystery. Strongly recommended to add into your itinerary. But only for those with strong legs. It’s a lot of step up, down and...

Stunning and mesmerizing. A unique experience to visit the ice caves that are thousands of years old. Instead of stalagmites and stalactites, there are ice columns joining the ceiling to the ground. Fascinating and extraordinary feeling as if one has entered into a white frozen fairyland. Special warm attire for the intense cold...

You spend about thirty minutes inside. Really beautiful. Extremely chilly, but not that cold if you rent a few coats and gloves. Slippery when the handle rail is encased by a wall of ice and when the...