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Damo Ancient Cave is located to the east of Wumadu Square in the Mu Yan Riverside Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It is a natural cave located on a steep cliff in the middle of a mountain. The cave is deep and winding, and the entrance faces the river, offering a panoramic view of the Yangtze River. Here is a guide to Damo Ancient Cave: - Opening hours: - Peak season (April 1-October 31): 09:00-17:30. - Off-peak season (November 1-March 31 of the following year): 09:00-17:00. - Ticket price: CNY 30/person. - Transportation: - Bus: - Route 1: Exit 2 of Shangyuanmen Station on Subway Line 3, ride a bicycle along Yongji Avenue, or transfer to Bus 307 to Wumadu Station and walk to the destination. - Route 2: Take Bus 8 to Yanzi Pier Station, then transfer to Bus 101 to Wumadu Station. - Self-driving: Xiaozhuang - Heyan Road - Yanzi Pier Park - Yongji Avenue - Damo Ancient Cave Ticket Office. - Recommended tour route: - Enter from the entrance of the scenic area and enjoy the natural scenery along the way. - Arrive at the Damo Ancient Cave site to feel the historical atmosphere, learn about the story of Damo, visit the "Baitai Damo" grottoes, and admire the various Damo statues. - Go to Jialuo Peak to overlook the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and watch the Damo Zen story relief in the Baitai Golden Body Square. - If you have enough time, you can choose to hike and enjoy more scenery. - Attractions: - Damo Ancient Cave: It is a natural cave located on a steep cliff in the middle of a mountain. The cave is deep and winding, and the entrance faces the river, offering a panoramic view of the Yangtze River. - Baitai Damo Grottoes: Built against the mountain, there are 101 niches in total, which are hollow inside and have 7 bronze reliefs, recording Buddhist stories about Damo. - Grotto Light and Shadow Art Exhibition: Through immersive light and shadow art, the "Baitai Damo" is performed in the Baitai Damo Grottoes, recreating the wonders and prosperity of "Crossing the River with a Reed". - Precautions: - Some areas in the scenic area are steep, please pay attention to safety when playing. - Comply with the regulations of the scenic area and do not damage the environment and cultural relics at will. - It is recommended to understand the opening hours and ticket information of the scenic area in advance and arrange the itinerary reasonably.