Việt Nam•23/06/2024
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Few people know that, on the Cat Ba sea (Cat Hai district, Hai Phong), nestled in the heart of Linh Quy mountain and surrounded by a primeval mangrove forest, is a cave with mysterious beauty, called Thien Long.
Thien Long Cave is a beautiful, mysterious cave located in the limestone cave complex on Cat Ba archipelago (Cat Hai district). It has not yet been exploited by Hai Phong to serve tourists, so very few people know about it.
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Stalactites of various shapes were created over millions of years inside Thien Long Cave. |
Located in Phu Long commune (Cat Hai district), Thien Long cave is isolated, far from residential areas, surrounded by the largest primeval mangrove forest in Vietnam.
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Linh Quy Mountain is surrounded by sea water and primeval mangrove forests, Cat Ba archipelago |
In 2000, Thien Long Cave was discovered by local people in the limestone mountain called Linh Quy. Therefore, Thien Long Cave is also known by another name, Khau Quy Cave.
According to the people of Phu Long commune, in addition to possessing a paradise-like landscape, Thien Long cave is also a place that preserves traces of ancient people's lives. This place was also once a hideout for pirate gangs...
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A small dirt road runs through the mangrove forest, taking visitors to Thien Long Cave, surrounded by forest trees. |
Linh Quy Mountain is about 2 km from Cai Vieng ferry terminal as the crow flies, towards Ha Long Bay.
On the journey from the mainland to Cat Ba Island, after crossing the Dong Bai - Cai Vieng ferry, visitors get on a local motorboat, go down Phu Long creek for about 2 km and walk on a small dirt road through the immense green mangrove forest with two endemic tree species, the mangrove and the parrot tree, to reach the cave entrance.
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The cave entrance is very small, partly covered by forest trees. |
The entrance to Thien Long Cave is small and partially hidden by trees. However, when entering the cave, visitors are overwhelmed by a large space with layers upon layers of stalactites in many strange shapes, connected like a maze, challenging tourists to explore.
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Through the cave entrance into the cave is an ancient tomb that was worshiped by local people after Thien Long cave was discovered in 2000. |
Talking to Thanh Nien reporter, Chairman of Cat Hai District People's Committee Bui Van Manh said that currently, on Cat Ba archipelago, there are still many beautiful places and landscapes that have not been exploited to serve the tourism economy, including Thien Long cave.
In the coming time, Cat Hai district will develop a plan to open an eco-tour including: sightseeing, experiencing, exploring the primeval mangrove forest combined with exploring Thien Long cave.
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Stalactites of various shapes hang down in the cave |
According to Mr. Manh, after Thien Long Cave was discovered in 2000, some local people used generators to light up and make steps inside the cave to serve visitors, but after a short time, they stopped operating.
Below are some pictures of Thien Long cave:
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Phu Long Lach takes tourists from Cai Vieng ferry (Phu Long commune, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong) to Linh Quy mountain, where Thien Long cave is located. |
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Tourists weave through the primeval mangrove forest on Cat Ba beach |
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On the road through the mangrove forest, visitors must cross two monkey bridges over cool, clear streams. |
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Giant stalactite column in the cave |
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The roots of the forest trees hang down from the ceiling of the cave. |
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Inside the cave there are many nooks and crannies with stalactites of all kinds of strange shapes. |
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Tourists explore inside the cave |
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Ceramic pieces with strange patterns and glazes were discovered in Thien Long cave. |
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Tourists take souvenir photos on the trail through the mangrove forest |
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