Reed Flute Caves

These caves are absolutely magnificent. The cave temperature remains at 20ºC all year round. They were opened in 1962 and managed to escape most of the destruction that occurred during the cultural revolution. I was blown away by the reflecting pools.



After the caves we visited the South China Pearl Exhibition Centre where we had a talk about pearls then a fashion parade of ladies wearing the pearls! After lunch we climbed up Folded Brocade Hill where we could see out over the city. The caves on the way up contained many Buddha images that had the heads knocked off during the cultural revolution, they have all been repaired and are very beautiful. Once at the top we saw, as at the Great Wall, locks chained together that signify wishes for a family or couple. Sarah read one out to me and it was for a family wishing all members health and longevity.


We then boarded our flight to Kunming and dinner was Kunming's famous dish - the 'Across the Bridge Noodles' banquet. Also entertained by a show at the restaurant of local dances and music.