Fairy Caves

About

The Fairy Caves are perhaps one of the most surprising natural phenomenons in the region. After climbing several sets of stairs and through a narrow passageway, you emerge in a massive cavern flooded with natural light from a large opening. A large colony of bats call the cave home, and their droppings fertilize the soil to support a blanket of plantlife. A network of footpaths and stairs lead back to the farthest reaches of the cave, where the light no longer reaches. Throughout the cave are some impressive formations, including stalagmites and stalactites that are over 15 feet tall, but for locals, it’s the one that looks like Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, that gets the most attention- it often has joss sticks next to it from worshippers. Please note: due to the large number of stairs, the cave isn’t appropriate for those with mobility issues.