This cluster of cave dwellings north of Beijing offers impressive testament to our Chinese predecessors' cave-digging abilities. With 174 caves in all, the largest are more than 20 square meters, with multiple rooms, while the smallest are only big enough to wiggle into and lie down. The caves were reportedly carved by an ethnic minority called the Xiyi during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). Most of the caves are bunched together in two rock face villages, resembling ant farms for humans.
Bus: Take Bus 919 大站快 from Deshengmen to Yanqing Dacaiyuan, then change to Bus 920 (下营) or a minibus to Xiaying. Next, change to a minibus heading to Guyaju.
Car: From Madian Qiao on North Third Ring Road, take Badaling expressway to Yanqing, follow Jin_gzhang Lu to Dongmenying Village (东门营村), then follow signs for about 2km.
Approx distance: 90km
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