Baimo Cave

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Baimo Cave
Hundred Devils Cave
LocationBama, Guangxi[1]

The Baimo Cave (Chinese: 百魔洞), literally meaning 'Hundred Devils Cave',[2] is a natural limestone cave[3] located in Poyue Village, Jiazhuan Township, Bama County, Hechi City, Guangxi Province, China. It is also a popular attraction for elderly visitors to Bama County.[4] The word "Baimao" means "spring mouth" in Zhuang.[5]

The average height of the Baimo Cave is 70 meters and the width is 50 meters.[6] The highest stalagmite in the cave is 39 meters and 10 meters in diameter. [7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "LONGEVITY TOURISM: Region in China a fountain of youth for some, a scam for others". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. May 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Javier Hernandez (Apr 12, 2017). "China's Aged and Sick Flock to a Hamlet Known for Longevity". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "The mystery of the longevity of the village of people is solved". United Daily News. 2018-07-14.
  4. ^ Thomas Bird (Dec 27, 2016). "Bama: the road to longevity". Geographical.
  5. ^ General History of Guangxi. Guangxi People's Publishing House.
  6. ^ "The magical Baimo Cave". Xinhua News Agency. 2018-07-14. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018.
  7. ^ "Extraordinary experience - Guangxi Bama Baimo Cave". Sina.com.cn. 2008-11-18.