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    Baimo Cave

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    Short description: Cave in Guangxi
    Baimo Cave
    Hundred Devils Cave
    LocationBama, Guangxi[1]

    The Baimo Cave (Chinese: 百魔洞), 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]

    References

    1. ↑ "LONGEVITY TOURISM: Region in China a fountain of youth for some, a scam for others". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. May 2, 2017. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170502/longevity-tourism-region-in-china-fountain-of-youth-for-some-scam-for-others. 
    2. ↑ Javier Hernandez (Apr 12, 2017). "China's Aged and Sick Flock to a Hamlet Known for Longevity". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/world/asia/bama-county-china-longevity.html. 
    3. ↑ "The mystery of the longevity of the village of people is solved". United Daily News. 2018-07-14. https://health.udn.com/health/story/6039/3951356. 
    4. ↑ Thomas Bird (Dec 27, 2016). "Bama: the road to longevity". Geographical. https://geographical.co.uk/people/cultures/item/2035-the-road-to-longevity. 
    5. ↑ General History of Guangxi. Guangxi People's Publishing House. https://books.google.com/books?id=fU8LAQAAMAAJ. 
    6. ↑ "The magical Baimo Cave". Xinhua News Agency. 2018-07-14. http://www.xinhuanet.com/science/2018-07/14/c_137321847.htm. 
    7. ↑ "Extraordinary experience - Guangxi Bama Baimo Cave". Sina.com.cn. 2008-11-18. http://travel.sina.com.cn/china/p/2008-11-18/110237251.shtml. 




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