Alu Ancient Cave

The Alu Ancient Cave[1] (simplified Chinese: 阿庐古洞; traditional Chinese: 阿廬古洞), also named Luyuan Cave,[2] is a karst cave group located in Luxi County,[3] more than 160 kilometers from Kunming.[4] Referred to as the "First Cave of Yunnan",[5] it contains three caves and one river, namely Luyuan Cave, Yuzhu Cave, Biyu Cave and Yushu River.[6]

Alu Ancient Cave
Luyuan Cave
LocationLuxi County, Kunming City

Alu Ancient Cave is one of the AAAA Tourist Attractions of China,[7] the Ming Dynasty geographer Xu Xiake twice entered the Cave for inspection,[8] and wrote it into the Xu Xiake's Travels.[9]

References
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  6. China Self-Guided Tour. China Light Industry Press. 1 January 2015. pp. 255–. ISBN 978-7-5019-9909-5.
  7. "Rumors that the Alu Ancient Cave Scenic Spot is closed". China News Service. 2009-12-10.
  8. Luxi County History. Yunnan People's Publishing House. 1992. ISBN 978-7-222-01132-8.
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