Top 5 caves to explore in Halong Bay
Known for it special environment with numerous islets and grottos, until now, there’s no certain number of caves formed on Halong Bay. Some of them are very famous while the others are less popular or even unknown. Below is the list of 5 famous caves you should visit and experience their beauty while travel to Halong Bay.
1. Trinh Nu Cave (Virgin Cave)
This cave is considered the symbol of truly love. Entering the cave, you will find a stone shaping a lying girl, looking to the sea with the eyes full of vain hope. Situated opposite to the cave, there is a stone statue of a boy who turns his face to Trinh Nu Cave, which as the legend, is the girl’s cannot-be-together fiancé. Their sad love story will surely be told by your tour guide during the visit to Trinh Nu Cave.
2. Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)
Although this amazing cave is getting more and more croweded every year, it’s still worth for a visit. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, offering lush landscape into the mountain. The formations in the cave inspire a lot of interesting imagination of human and animals in varying poses.
3. Luon Cave
This favourite place for kayaking is famous for its green complex of in-mountain waters and islands. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water. On a rowing boat or a kayak, passing through the pretty entrance, you come across a tranquil round lake. If you are lucky, you can also meet the naughty and lovely monkeys.
4. Thien Cung Cave (Paradise Cave)
It is one of the most magical caves as its name. The way leading to Paradise cave is a perilous one, covered on both sides by thick forest. Travellers are astonished by the very animated and splendid beauty, which is made from stalactite. It is like a unique, meticulous fine-art museum, created by nature, beyond the ability of the human beings.
5. Bo Nau Cave (Pelican Cave)
The wall of this vaulted grotto features lots of stalactites and stalagmites in amazing shapes. At the entrance are three stones, looking like three fairies. Beside, two men appear to be playing chess, with the third serving as a referee. Turning southward, Bo Nau Cave enjoys cool wind. Standing there, one can hear the murmur of the sea all year round.
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