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2026.08.22 15:50 GMT+8

13°C underground paradise: Beat the heat at Shihua Cave, Beijing

Updated 2026.08.22 15:50 GMT+8
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Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

Shihua Cave is seen in Beijing on August 17, 2026. /CGTN

As summer heat grips Beijing, Shihua Cave has become a popular summer escape in Beijing's outskirts. Maintaining a steady temperature of 13 degrees Celsius year‑round, this magnificent karst cave features stunning rock formations shaped over millions of years. Visitors wander through this underground palace to admire stalactites, stalagmites and stone waterfalls, enjoying an immersive cool respite from the sweltering outdoors.

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