Sanxian Cave in Mangshi City, Dehong

Why is Sanxian Cave So Special

Sanxian Cave is located in Sanjiaoyan Village, Mengga Town, Mangshi, 41 km southeast of Mangshi. It has a natural cave on the cliff of the Hillside. The cave is named after three rocks resembling foxes. The cave is divided into upper and lower floors. The road is winding and the landscape is unique. The interior is 30 meters high and spans 50 meters. There are 16 halls. There are stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars, sheets, stone flowers and other landscapes in the cave, which look like the icy trees and flowers, animal shapes in different poses and with different expressions and beautiful scenery.There are pavilions in front of the cave, and there are corridors with beautiful scenery, which is a good place to enjoy pleasure for people.

Where is Sanxian Cave-Location

It is located in Sanjiaoyan Village, Mengga Town, Mangshi, 41 km southeast of Mangshi.

How to Get Sanxian Cave

It is more than 40 kilometers from Luxi Passenger Station, which goes through Fengping, Fapa, Mengga. It can also be from the Dagang to Sanjiaoyan, which is about 34 kilometers. It is convenient to get to Sanxian Cave by taxi or self-driving.

History of Sanxian Cave

Sanxian Cave is located in the southern part of Mangshi, 41 kilometers away from Mangshi. It was first developed in the 28th year of Qing Daoguang. According to the historical record “Longling Record” contains: "The cave has a stone three Buddhas, which are naturally generated, not carved. The local call it as Sanxian Cave. It is said that there are goddess in the moon, a fox and a monkey, these three celestial beings in the cave. They often made their presence to bless the villagers. Later, the temple was built in the cave to enshrine and worship a buddhism goddess Guanyin, known as "Sanxiandong Guanyin Temple", referred to as "Sanxian Temple. "With the wonders of the caves, Sanxian Cave once became the famous spot of “the tourists are moving and the incense is endless”. However, in the long river of history change, "Fairyland" has been ignorant for several times. Now Sanxian Cave is once again displayed in the world.

Best Time to Go

It is suitable to visit Sanxian Cave at any time. Every season has its own unique beauty.

Nearby Attractions

Menghuan Silver Pagoda
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Menghuan Golden Pagoda
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