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Notable cave · Shennongjia, Hubei

Swallow Cave

燕子洞

Swallow Cave is a cave in Shennongjia, Hubei.

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Swallow Cave: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Swallow Cave

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Swallow Cave — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.71473, 110.46206. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Swallow Cave open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Swallow Cave yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Swallow Cave?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Swallow Cave?

    Nearby: Shennongjia National Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 32 km), Wild Men Cave (cave, 1 km), Savage cave (cave, 43 km), Dajiu Lake (lake, 62 km), Wuyun Ding (viewpoint, 66 km), Swallow Pass (viewpoint, 0 km).

    Is Swallow Cave worth visiting?

    Swallow Cave is listed as a notable cave in Hubei on Spotwander.