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The famous three Caves situated on the Rosy hill are a popular tourist destination and wonders of Nature. The names of these caves are Water Music Cave, Rosy Cloud Cave and the stone House Cave. A meandering stream that makes a pleasant gurgling sound at it passes by surrounds the entrance of the Water Music Cave. The Cave derives its name from this special feature. The Rosy House Cave also has its own specialties. Its walls are carved with beautiful designs that date back to the five-dynasty period. The intricate designs, the splendid expressions that the images display tells u7s a lot about the wonderful artistic skills of the sculptors of that distant era. The stone-carved images of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Mahasthamaprapta can be found at the entrance of the cave. There is also the Strange Stone Courtyard that is shaped like a conch that is floating in the water, as it is wide at the top and narrow towards the bottom. The strange yet beautiful shapes of the rocks make us marvel at Nature and its magical creative skill.
Sites around the Three Caves at Rosy Cloud, Hangzhou:
The Buddha Palm Stone is also located nearby these caves is also a tourist spot. This stone lies in a huge cave that is popularly known as the Joint Peak and the stone derives its name from its queer structure. It is actually a palm shaped stone pole that stretches from the top. While you are visiting the Three Caves at Rosy Cloud, do not forget to have a glimpse of this interesting structure if you have some spare time in your hands.
How to reach the Three Caves at Rosy Cloud, Hangzhou:
If you take the Y3 bus from Hangzhou, you can reach any of the three caves very easily.
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