{"id":15644,"date":"2023-07-25T05:44:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T05:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thienxuantravel.com\/?p=15644"},"modified":"2024-01-02T08:19:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T08:19:27","slug":"vietnam-best-cave-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thienxuantravel.com\/en\/vietnam-best-cave-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of Vietnam\u2019s Best Cave Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>By Kate Springer, CNN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CNN\u2014Vietnam already has a worldwide reputation for its food, beaches, ancient history and diverse landscapes. And, over the past decade, it\u2019s also emerged as one of the world\u2019s leading destinations for caving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quang Binh province in central Vietnam is particularly famous, thanks to the UNESCO-protected Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park \u2013 also known as the Kingdom of Caves. Last year alone, the region welcomed more than 3.9 million visitors, representing an 18.2% uptick compared with the year prior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162053-ken-cave-oxalis-adventure-2.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;7 of the best caves in Vietnam: <\/strong&gt;&quot;Vietnam has some of the best caves in this world,&quot; Howard Limbert, technical advisor of Quang Binh-based Oxalis adventure tour company, tells CNN Travel. Among these are the stunning Tu Lan Cave System, pictured.  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vietnam has some of the best caves in this world,&#8221; Howard Limbert, technical advisor of Quang Binh-based Oxalis adventure tour company, tells CNN Travel. Among these are the stunning Tu Lan Cave System, pictured. Seven of the best caves in Vietnam | Courtesy Oxalis Adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/160824164935-hang-son-doong-13entering-the-jungle.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Son Doong: <\/strong&gt;Said to be the largest cave in the world, Son Doong currently stretches across 38.5 million cubic meters (about 1.35 billion cubic feet). It's so big, there's even a jungle growing inside. \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Son Doong: Said to be the largest cave in the world, Son Doong currently stretches across 38.5 million cubic meters (about 1.35 billion cubic feet). It&#8217;s so big, there&#8217;s even a jungle growing inside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/160824164842-hang-son-doong-10hang-en-campsite.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang En: <\/strong&gt;Oxalis, in partnership with the British Cave Research Association, has exclusive access to Hang Son Doong, bringing small groups of six to 10 people on four day-treks treks during dry season from January to August every year. The group sets up camp inside nearby Hang En Cave (the third largest in Vietnam) where you can swim in underground rivers and refuel with Vietnamese cuisine.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang En: Oxalis, in partnership with the British Cave Research Association, has exclusive access to Hang Son Doong, bringing small groups of six to 10 people on four day-treks treks during dry season from January to August every year. The group sets up camp inside nearby Hang En Cave (the third largest in Vietnam) where you can swim in underground rivers and refuel with Vietnamese cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161039-hang-tien-2-cave-ryan-deboodt-3.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Tu Lan Cave System: <\/strong&gt;Comprising more than 10 caves in Quang Binh province, the Tu Lan Cave System has skyrocketed in popularity since starring in 2017 blockbuster &quot;Kong: Skull Island.&quot;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tu Lan Cave System: Comprising more than 10 caves in Quang Binh province, the Tu Lan Cave System has skyrocketed in popularity since starring in 2017 blockbuster &#8220;Kong: Skull Island.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162157-kim-cave-oxalis-adventure.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Tu Lan Cave System: <\/strong&gt;&quot;A lot of people come because of the movie, but they find that the scenery is even more beautiful than they imagined,&quot; says Limbert.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tu Lan Cave System: A lot of people come because of the movie, but they find that the scenery is even more beautiful than they imagined, says Limbert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161220-hang-tien-2-cave-ryan-deboodt.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Tien: <\/strong&gt;Within Tu Lan, one of the most popular excursions is the two-day tour through Hang Tien (or the Cave of Fairies) -- named after the enchanting rock formations and magical swirling patterns on the limestone walls.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Tien: Within Tu Lan, one of the most popular excursions is the two-day tour through Hang Tien (or the Cave of Fairies) &#8212; named after the enchanting rock formations and magical swirling patterns on the limestone walls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161114-explore-hang-tien-2-cave-ryan-deboodt.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Tien: <\/strong&gt;Crossing through two caves (Hang Tien 1 and Hang Tien 2), the tour takes travelers on a jungle trek before dipping into the enormous, dry caves, which are a combined 5.5 kilometers long and 100 meters tall at their peak.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Tien: Crossing through two caves (Hang Tien 1 and Hang Tien 2), the tour takes travelers on a jungle trek before dipping into the enormous, dry caves, which are a combined 5.5 kilometers long and 100 meters tall at their peak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161350-rare-formations-in-hang-va-ryan-deboodt.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Va &amp; Hang Nuoc Nut: <\/strong&gt;A two-in-one combo, Oxalis also offers two-day tours of Hang Va &amp; Nuoc Nut caves.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Va &amp; Hang Nuoc Nut: A two-in-one combo, Oxalis also offers two-day tours of Hang Va &amp; Nuoc Nut caves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161423-hang-nuoc-nut-ryan-deboodt-2.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Nuoc Nut: <\/strong&gt;While more accessible than Son Doong, the cave expedition is still an adventure filled with plenty of opportunities to hike through thick jungle foliage, climb over rocks, traverse subterranean rivers and admire surreal stalactites and stalagmites.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Nuoc Nut: While more accessible than Son Doong, the cave expedition is still an adventure filled with plenty of opportunities to hike through thick jungle foliage, climb over rocks, traverse subterranean rivers and admire surreal stalactites and stalagmites.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161907-hang-va-oxalis-adventure-2.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Va:<\/strong&gt; A 100-meter swim through the river passage connects you to the entrance of Hang Va cave, known for its extraordinary stalagmite field. \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Va: A 100-meter swim through the river passage connects you to the entrance of Hang Va cave, known for its extraordinary stalagmite field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162700-halong-bay-copyright-christian-berg.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Halong Bay: <\/strong&gt;Halong Bay might be best known for its thousands of limestone islands, rising out of the water. But there are also lots of caves too -- at least 59 listed to date.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halong Bay: Halong Bay might be best known for its thousands of limestone islands, rising out of the water. But there are also lots of caves too &#8212; at least 59 listed to date.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162555-surprise-cave-halong-bay-copyright-christian-berg.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Sung Sot:<\/strong&gt; Located on Bo Hon Island within Halong Bay, Sung Sot -- also known as Surprise Cave -- was first discovered in 1901 by French explorers.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sung Sot: Located on Bo Hon Island within Halong Bay, Sung Sot &#8212; also known as Surprise Cave &#8212; was first discovered in 1901 by French explorers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162805-trang-an-ninh-binh-copyright-christian-berg.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Trang An: <\/strong&gt;Beyond the popular Quang Binh province lies the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex Located in the northern Ninh B\u00ecnh Province, it's another place to find beautiful caves.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trang An: Beyond the popular Quang Binh province lies the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex Located in the northern Ninh B\u00ecnh Province, it&#8217;s another place to find beautiful caves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVietnam has some of the best caves in this world. The temperatures are pleasant all year, the jungle scenery is beautiful, there are stunning formations\u2026 It\u2019s all untouched and pristine \u2013 nothing\u2019s been damaged,\u201d Howard Limbert, technical advisor at the Quang Binh-based Oxalis adventure tour company, tells CNN Travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy team [the British Cave Research Association] has explored more than 500 caves in Vietnam. But we\u2019ve still only explored about 30% of this area. There are many, many more caves to be discovered.\u201d For those keen to explore Vietnam\u2019s most mesmerizing underground worlds, here are a few worthy adventures to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162053-ken-cave-oxalis-adventure-2.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;7 of the best caves in Vietnam: <\/strong&gt;&quot;Vietnam has some of the best caves in this world,&quot; Howard Limbert, technical advisor of Quang Binh-based Oxalis adventure tour company, tells CNN Travel. Among these are the stunning Tu Lan Cave System, pictured.  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Son Doong: Said to be the largest cave in the world, Son Doong currently stretches across 38.5 million cubic meters (about 1.35 billion cubic feet). It&#8217;s so big, there&#8217;s even a jungle growing inside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/160824164935-hang-son-doong-13entering-the-jungle.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/h_618\" alt=\"<strong&gt;Hang Son Doong: <\/strong&gt;Said to be the largest cave in the world, Son Doong currently stretches across 38.5 million cubic meters (about 1.35 billion cubic feet). It's so big, there's even a jungle growing inside. \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vietnam&#8217;s biggest, most beautiful caves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-d722fc44-da7a-8999-0025-f4770548087f\">S\u01a1n \u0110o\u00f2ng and Hang \u00c9n<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>World's biggest cave even bigger than we thought. Said to be the largest cave in the world, Son Doong currently stretches across 38.5 million cubic meters (about 1.35 billion cubic feet) \u2013 so big, it even has its own jungle inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a recent discovery of an underwater tunnel that connects Son Doong with neighboring Hang Thung cave, it could be an additional 1.6 million cubic meters larger than previously thought. Oxalis, in partnership with the British Cave Research Association, has exclusive access to the cave, bringing small groups of six to 10 people on four-day treks during dry season from January to August every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first day, travelers hike through the jungle for about an hour before stopping for lunch in the village of Ban Doong. After a few more hours of trekking, the group sets up camp inside Hang En Cave (the third largest in Vietnam) where you can swim in underground rivers and refuel with Vietnamese cuisine. The next day, hikers continue the journey to reach remote Son Doong Cave where they\u2019ll don safety harnesses then use ropes to descend down an 80-meter-tall rock wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside, travelers spend the next two days exploring the immense cave\u2019s ancient fossils, underground jungle, stalagmites and underground rivers. The journey culminates in an epic scramble up the \u201cGreat Wall of Vietnam\u201d \u2013 an 80-meter-tall rock wall that requires a mix of scrambling and climbing of ropes and ladders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is definitely not just a stroll. There are lots of river crossings, superb jungles, mountains and cliffs all around, plus lots of wildlife \u2026 like birds and monkeys that are endemic to this area,\u201d says Limbert. \u201cA lot of people find the scenery as spectacular as the cave itself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-79ec7897-d435-c645-f0a6-f4771f76eaba\">Hang Va and Hang N\u01b0\u1edbc N\u1ee9t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161350-rare-formations-in-hang-va-ryan-deboodt.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/w_1280\" alt=\"Hang Va is known for its rare calcite rock formations, or tower cones.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Va is known for its rare calcite rock formations, or tower cones. Courtesy Oxalis Adventures\/Ryan Deboodt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-in-one combo, Oxalis also offers two-day tours of Hang Va and Nuoc Nut caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first day, you\u2019ll take a two-kilometer trek to Nuoc Nut cave, where an incredible underwater river awaits inside. A 100-meter swim through the river passage connects you to the entrance of Hang Va cave, where travelers camp for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While more accessible than Son Doong, the cave expedition is still an adventure with lots of opportunities to hike through thick jungle foliage, climb over rocks, traverse subterranean rivers and admire surreal stalactites and stalagmites. Hang Va, in particular, is known for its extraordinary stalagmite field. \u201cIt has more than 100 rare calcite rock formations called tower cones,\u201d says Limbert. \u201cThey\u2019re essentially stalagmites that formed underwater \u2013 and they\u2019re incredibly rare!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-e2c057c0-ee67-050e-4ffe-f47743ee69c7\">Tu Lan Cave System<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprising more than 10 caves in Quang Binh province, the Tu Lan Cave System has skyrocketed in popularity since starring in 2017 blockbuster \u201cKong: Skull Island.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of people come because of the movie, but they find that the scenery is even more beautiful than they imagined,\u201d says Limbert. \u201cAll the campsites are near lakes or waterfalls, so it\u2019s brilliant for swimming in the warm weather. On our Tu Lan tours, you go through one cave entrance, exit into another part of the jungle then back into another cave.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxalis provides one- to four-day tours through the region for flexibility and limits visitors to keep the region pristine. \u201cIn this area, we keep it really controlled and you rarely see other people. You\u2019ll have a cave to yourself,\u201d says Limbert. Within Tu Lan, one of the most popular excursions is the two-day tour through Hang Tien (or the Cave of Fairies) \u2013 named after enchanting rock formations, which look like terraced rice paddies, and magical swirling patterns that appear on the limestone walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crossing through two caves (Hang Tien 1 and Hang Tien 2), the tour takes travelers on a jungle trek before dipping into the enormous, dry caves which are a combined 5.5 kilometers long and 100 meters tall at their peak. \u201cThese caves are drier than many of the other caves in the area, so they tend to be popular with travelers who don\u2019t want to swim on the tour,\u201d says Limbert. \u201cThey\u2019re just massive \u2013 you will never get claustrophobic in these two caves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715161220-hang-tien-2-cave-ryan-deboodt.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/w_1280\" alt=\"Hang Tien's enchanting rock formations look like terraced rice paddles.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hang Tien&#8217;s enchanting rock formations look like terraced rice paddles. Courtesy Oxalis Adventure\/Ryan Deboodt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thienxuantravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Grotte_Thien_Duong.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Thi\u00ean \u0110\u01b0\u1eddng Cave<\/strong>&nbsp;(Paradise Cave) is a cave in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phong_Nha-K%E1%BA%BB_B%C3%A0ng_National_Park\">Phong Nha-K\u1ebb B\u00e0ng National Park<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UNESCO\">UNESCO<\/a>&#8216;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Heritage_Site\">World Heritage Site<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-36fd76b9-cea9-6e4c-698f-f4775da444b3\">Paradise Cave<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Another beauty within Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is Paradise Cave (also known as Thien Duong Cave). A local man stumbled upon the entrance \u2013 just a hole in a rock, hidden behind thick foliage \u2013 in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after, the British Cave Research Association explored the cave\u2019s interiors and remarked on its grandeur and beauty, later opening it up to travelers. It\u2019s now one of the most frequently visited caves in Vietnam \u2013 the otherworldly stalactites, which tumble from the cavern ceiling like waterfalls, and sculptural columns never fail to impress visitors. Nor does the size: thought to be the longest dry cave in Asia, at more than 31 kilometers long, the limestone cavern is large enough to house a jumbo jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers can experience it two ways: a one-kilometer walk via a network of illuminated wooden stairs or an overnight excursion that includes a seven-kilometer hike. \u201cI always recommend the seven-kilometer trek because you will have much more of an experience, spending at least six hours trekking deep inside the cave itself,\u201d Loc Nguyen, founder of private tour operator Xinchao, tells CNN Travel. \u201cThis is a really unforgettable experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-551ec2f3-4155-27b8-1d29-f4776ab4ee21\">Tam C\u1ed1c<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162839-tam-coc-ninh-binh-copyright-christian-berg.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/w_1280\" alt=\"The journey to the hidden Tam Coc, &quot;Three Caves,&quot; is as unique an experience as the visit inside the cave.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The journey to the hidden Tam Coc, &#8220;Three Caves,&#8221; is as unique an experience as the visit inside the cave. Courtesy Vietnam Tourism Board\/Christian Berg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the popular Quang Binh province is the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Located in the northern Ninh B\u00ecnh Province, it\u2019s another place to find beautiful caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat I love about caves in Vietnam is that each one has a different character,\u201d says Nguyen. \u201cThe journey is also part of the experience. Sometimes it\u2019s more about how you reach the caves that makes it really special \u2013 maybe you walk, hike, swim or boat there. It adds to the experience.\u201d That\u2019s particularly true of Tam Coc, meaning \u201cthree caves,\u201d within Trang An. This trio of caves \u2013 Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba \u2013 can all be accessed on a rowboat tour starting from Van Lam village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gentle, three-kilometer cruise down the Ngo Dong River passes by glistening rice paddies and karst formations before finally reaching the caves. Hang Ca Cave is the largest of the three caves stretching more than 120 meters long, while Hang Ba is the smaller at just 45 meters long. \u201cSince you just take a boat through the caves, it\u2019s very pleasant and easy to reach,\u201d says Nguyen. \u201cThe best time to go is March through May, when the farmers will be growing rice in the field \u2013 it\u2019s a beautiful sight, just a sea of bright green and yellow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-1df4b48f-61e3-5c4f-5315-f477824ecc6f\">S\u1eedng S\u1ed1t Cave<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/190715162555-surprise-cave-halong-bay-copyright-christian-berg.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill\/w_1280\" alt=\"Halong Bay has its fair share of scenic caves.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halong Bay has its fair share of scenic caves. Courtesy Vietnam Tourism Board\/Christian Berg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Halong Bay might be best known for its thousands of limestone islands, rising out of the water. But there are also lots of caves too \u2013 at least 59 listed to date. The most famous is Sung Sot, also known as Surprise Cave. Located on Bo Hon Island within Halong Bay, the cave was first discovered in 1901 by French explorers. Sprawling across 10,000 square meters, the cave is wide and spacious with an incredible array of stalactites and stalagmites, many of which take the shape of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s actually a lot of folklore and myths around the shapes and patterns of the rocks, which can be fun for travelers,\u201d says Nguyen. \u201cMost boat tours include Sung Sot on the itinerary, stopping by the entrance and letting you off to explore for a couple of hours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thienxuantravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Luon-cave-featured-tiendp.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luon Cave, A Heaven Gate in Halong Bay | vietnamdiscovery.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"paragraph-6f3f21cb-e9d8-bc01-260c-f47797eaa9e4\">Lu\u1ed3n Cave<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>While much smaller in size than Sung Sot, Luon Cave feels like a gateway to a secret world within Halong Bay. This arc-shaped grotto, which is just 60 meters long and four meters high, can only be accessed by kayak or small boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the water\u2019s high, you have to crouch to get through the low entrance. Inside, the cave looks eerie and feels cool, with clear blue water below and another narrow exit straight ahead. On the other side of the cavern, a peaceful lagoon is surrounded by limestone cliffs where tribes of monkeys complete the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: Destination Vietnam, Tr\u00edch t\u1eeb b\u00e0i vi\u1ebft c\u1ee7a Kate Springer, CNN v\u00e0 C\u00f4ng ty Chua Me \u0110\u1ea5t Oxalis on oxalisadventure.com c\u00f9ng c\u00e1c th\u00f4ng tin tr\u00ean Wikipedia.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thi\u00ean Xu\u00e2n Travel \u2708 Live your travel dreams!<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udce8 booking@thienxuantravel.com<br>\u260e\ufe0f +84 888 890 898 \u2014 0938 558 228<br>\ud83d\udd16 #thienxuantravel<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CNN\u2014Vietnam already has a worldwide reputation for its food, beaches, ancient history and diverse landscapes. 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