Baimo Cave Explained
The Baimo Cave, literally meaning 'Hundred Devils Cave',[2] is a natural limestone cave[3] located in Poyue Village, Jiazhuan Township, Bama County, Hechi City, Guangxi Province, China. It is also a popular attraction for elderly visitors to Bama County.[4] The word "Baimao" means "spring mouth" in Zhuang.[5]
The average height of the Baimo Cave is 70 meters and the width is 50 meters.[6] The highest stalagmite in the cave is 39 meters and 10 meters in diameter. [7]
Notes and References
- Web site: LONGEVITY TOURISM: Region in China a fountain of youth for some, a scam for others. May 2, 2017. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- Web site: China's Aged and Sick Flock to a Hamlet Known for Longevity. Javier Hernandez. Apr 12, 2017. The New York Times.
- Web site: The mystery of the longevity of the village of people is solved. 2018-07-14. United Daily News.
- Web site: Bama: the road to longevity. Thomas Bird. Dec 27, 2016. Geographical.
- Book: General History of Guangxi. Guangxi People's Publishing House.
- Web site: The magical Baimo Cave. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715030233/http://www.xinhuanet.com/science/2018-07/14/c_137321847.htm. dead. July 15, 2018. 2018-07-14. Xinhua News Agency.
- Web site: Extraordinary experience - Guangxi Bama Baimo Cave. 2008-11-18. Sina.com.cn.
