Highlights
- 善卷洞，位於中国江苏省宜兴市张渚镇螺岩山，距宜兴市区20公里。相傳虞舜要將天下禪讓給自己的老師善卷，善卷拒絕，隱居於此洞內而得名。
- Combine it with nearby Jiangsu sights for a full day out — Wuxi is the natural base for hotels and transport.
- English signage is partial; a translated map or an audio guide makes the visit much easier.
Cave & karst circuit
Full day — Enter early (within 30 min of opening) to stay ahead of tour groups; the main viewpoint is busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — pick up a map, check the shuttle/boat timetable
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo everyone comes for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (temples, lanes, boardwalks or cable car)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional speciality in the village or city
What to know
Getting there
Most visitors base themselves in Wuxi and visit on a half-day or full-day trip. Use the Chinese name (善卷洞) in a taxi app — drivers rarely read English.
Insider tips
- Avoid the first three days of the October Golden Week and the Spring Festival rush if you value quiet.
- Carry your passport — many ticketed sites in Jiangsu require real-name booking for foreigners.
Where to stay
Book a hotel near the Wuxi rail station for easy onward travel; expect ¥280–750/night for a comfortable double.