Thien Canh Son 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
Thien Canh Son cave is a fairly wild grotto located on Bai Tu Long Bay of Halong Bay. The cave belongs to the Cong Do Nature Reserve and is highly recommended as a must-see destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors thanks to its natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites, and beautiful landscapes.
ABOUT THIEN CANH SON CAVE
Thien Son Canh cave and its location
Thien Canh Son cave lies hidden in Cong Do Nature Reserve. The entire area of the Reserve boasts about 1,600 various-sized islands, many of which possess small caves inside. The gates to the hidden caves are not always available. Almost water caves are inaccessible because their entrances are under the water. There are only some rare dry caves to unveil the essence of Halong Bay. And luckily, Thien Canh Son cave is one of the most magnificent dry caves that allow tourists to discover limestone structures and biological system within it.
How to get there
The path leading to Thien Canh Son cave is almost 100 stone steps, which is a good opportunity to exercise and also promises to bring a satisfactory reward when you reach the destination. The name of the cave has said it all: Fairylike mountains in the heaven - a mysterious wild beauty has been sleeping for thousands of years. To visit the cave, visitors have to hike up the cave entrance, but when you climb there you will be surprised by the beautiful scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay from above, where to have a panoramic view as well as take beautiful photos.
Stunning wide structures inside the cave
Inside the cave, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the exotic beauty of the limestone stalagmites formed thousands of years ago. The stone blocks make up unique shapes like a lotus, a baby elephant, a monkey, a Buddha statue and many fascinating forms and sizes. The cave ceiling is covered with a layer of shining mysterious stalactites with various sparkling ornamental patterns such as hanging lights, stone statues, seals, flowers. The surreal beauty of the cave creates a dreamlike imaginary world that gets visitors completely lost in surprise and fantasy.
THINGS TO DO IN THIEN CANH SON CAVE
Walking out of the cave and inhaling the vitality of the sea, you will be overwhelmed by the scenic beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay from above. Rich ecosystem covers this rocky island from the bottom to the top, giving you a feeling of tropical lushness and refreshments. Standing there and admiring the magnificent landscape created by the Mother Nature, you will have no doubt about the significance of your trip to this corner of the world.
Beneath Thien Canh Son cave lies a smooth white-sand beach, after exploring the cave visitors can freely join the kayaking activity, swim or sunbathe on the sandy beach there.
Thien Canh Son is located in the heart of the World Heritage Site, travelers to Halong Bay cannot only explore this cave but also be free to soak up the fresh turquoise water, or sail around the surrounding limestone islands nearby for sightseeing.
