Luon Cave
Halong, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam Halong, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
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#2 of 30 tourist attractions in Halong Bay
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Overview
Luon Cave is 14 km to the south of Bai Chay Tourist Wharf, lies on the north-eastern part of Bo Hon Island. The cave is located among many famous sights of Halong Bay. For example, Turtle Islet is in front of the cave, and Sky Gate is on the right, and Sung Sot Cave is only 1 km away. Visitors are taken back by the upright imposing limestone mountains and the crystal clear water nearby the cave. Coming closer, Luon Cave appears in shape of a bending bow. Guests have to get on a small boat or kayak to go inside the cave.
ABOUT LUON CAVE
Outstanding structural features
The cave has a unique architecture, the entrance looks like a bow. It is about 60 m in length, the ceiling is from 2,5 m to 4 m in height depending on the tide. In the middle of Luon Cave, there is a blue-water lake that connects to the ocean through a submerged tunnel. The lake with an area of approximately 1 square kilometer resembles a stadium with green stands by four sides. Archaeologists also found freshwater fossil shells here, indicating that this place might have been a valley and ancient people once inhabited there. On the stone cliffs, ferns, palms, and orchid bushes bloom in green create an unspoiled splendor.
Splendid natural scenery
Tourists will have a very strange and surreal feeling when passing through the 60 m long cave to reach the lake inside. It is cool to sit on the boat, sail through the tunnel and listen to the water dripping from the ceiling. In the middle of the cave, there is a block of stalagmite hanging down that looks like a little elephant poking his trunk to drink water. Other stalactites growing out of the ceiling resembles the shape of the octopus's tentacles. The lake inside Luon Cave is also known as Fairy Lake. Beneath the clear blue water, there is the vibrant life of marine species such as shrimp, fish, crab, squid,... Many kinds of flowers and plants grow luxuriantly to create a harmonious environment. Most tourists are attracted by the combination of natural beauty and ecosystem of Luon Cave.
THINGS TO DO IN LUON CAVE
Exploring Luon cave is an exciting journey to sail through the arched gate, full of stalactites hanging down. Because the cave ceiling is only 2.5m to 4m in height, so visitors have to go by boats, each boat carries about 10 to 15 people.
Moreover, Luon Cave is an ideal place for kayaking. The water in Luon Cave is turquoise and gentle without big waves, which it is very safe to row even if you haven't had any experience in kayaking before. Most itineraries have this service provided with a tour guide to instruct you. Tourists will have tons of fun burn some energy and just be free to explore the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay.
Luon Cave is located in the absolute protected area of Halong Bay, and it has many favorable conditions to develop tourism. The cave is an excellent place for visitors to unfold the extraordinary geological value and beautiful landscapes of the world natural heritage.
