Thien Duong Cave possesses a fairy-like beauty with wild, mysterious features and a system of stalactites of various shapes. Besides, this place is also famous for its cool green space, fresh air and new experiences.
About Thien Duong Cave
Thien Duong Cave is located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province. This cave is quite close to Mooc Spring and Song Chay tourist area, about 75 km northwest of Dong Hoi city center. The cave was discovered in 2005, exploited and became an attractive tourist destination since 2010.
The beauty of the cave comes from the stalactites with impressive shapes, nestled under the large canopy of Phong Nha - Ke Bang forest. In particular, this is also the longest dry cave in Asia with a length of up to 31.4 km, a width of 30 - 100 m. From the bottom of the cave to the ceiling, the average height is from 60 - 80 m. The cave entrance is only wide enough for one person to go down, but below is a large and extremely magnificent space, as beautiful as paradise.
Ideal time to travel to Thien Duong Cave
The climate here is transitional between the North and the South, divided into two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season lasts from April to August, the rainy season starts from September and ends in March of the following year. The hottest time of the year is from June to August.
According to the experience of those who have traveled here, from April to May every year is the most ideal time to visit the cave. At this time, the air is cool and pleasant, you can freely participate in experiential activities.
Latest Thien Duong Cave ticket prices
Currently, visitors can explore the cave in two main stages: a 7km experience tour and a 1km tour using the wooden staircase system. The ticket price to visit Thien Duong Cave 1km using the wooden staircase is 250,000 VND/adult and 125,000 VND/child, free for children under 1.1m tall. The 7km cave exploration tour costs 2,000,000 VND/person/day, including lunch, tour guide and protective equipment.
Means of transport and how to get to Thien Duong Cave
From Dong Hoi city, visitors can take a motorbike taxi or taxi to get to Thien Duong cave. If traveling along Ho Chi Minh road, the total distance will be about 68 km. In addition, there is a route from Hue to Thien Duong cave, nearly 240 km long, taking about 4.5 hours by car.
From the ticket gate to the cave, there are 2 ways for you to choose: walking through Phong Nha forest or taking the electric car. The electric car is suitable for groups with children and the elderly who are not healthy enough to walk for a long time. The price to rent an electric car to the foot of the mountain ranges from 100,000 - 300,000 VND/2 ways, depending on the number of seats: 4, 6 or 8 seats.
Where to stay when visiting Thien Duong Cave
Thien Duong Cave is a destination that visitors can go and return in a day. However, if you want to stay to visit nearby tourist attractions, you can choose to stay at hotels in Phong Nha town. Depending on your needs and financial ability, you can choose for yourself the forms of accommodation such as hotels, motels or homestays.
Detailed guide to visiting Thien Duong Cave
The beauty of Thien Duong Cave has appeared in famous world magazines such as CNN, Channel News Asia... This is the longest dry cave in Asia, running through the length of the cave is a system of artificial wooden bridges 1,000 m long, thanks to which visitors will save energy when visiting. In particular, this place is also famous for its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, creating a mysterious and magical atmosphere for the entire cave.
Visiting Thien Duong Cave, tourists must definitely experience all the wonderful things below.
Admire the diverse stalactites
Coming to Thien Duong Cave, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering, magnificent beauty of the thousand-year-old stalagmites and stalactites. The stalactites here are diverse with many different shapes, each corner of the stone reflects the light, creating a magical, mysterious feeling. The stone covers all the cave domes, stretching over 7 km, making everyone admire it when they have the opportunity to admire it.
The people who discovered Thien Duong cave named the stalactites here with very beautiful names, such as Hoa Vien Stone Palace, Giao Tri Palace. In particular, in the cave there are also images that resemble regional cultural symbols, sometimes the image of majestic terraced fields, sometimes the image of majestic Champa towers. The most unique is Quang Han Palace - where the stalactites hang down to form a silk curtain of fairies, or Quan Tien Palace with a group of statues of Amitabha Buddha.
Conquer 500 stone steps
Before entering the cave, you must conquer 500 artificial stone steps. These steps run around the mountainside, leading visitors to the cave. The steps were built after the cave was discovered, making it easier for visitors to access the cave.
Through 1,000 m of wooden stairs
At the end of 500 stone steps is the entrance to the cave, from here you have to go through 1,000 m of wooden stairs to go deep into the underground stream area. Throughout this journey, you will admire the thousand-year-old stalactite system at an extremely close distance, feeling the beauty of Thien Duong cave in the most complete and perfect way.
Discover the natural beauty of underground streams
If you want to visit the underground stream area in the cave, you have to go by kayak. The kayaks are parked outside the cave, the driver is also the tour guide. Going around the cave by boat, visitors will feel their hearts calm down, before the beauty of nature, their souls will also be more peaceful and relaxed.
Admire the Sky Well
The final destination in the journey to explore Thien Duong Cave is Gieng Troi – the intersection between earth and sky. From Gieng Troi, sunlight shines, creating a giant pillar of light. The brilliant light from the ceiling down to the cave makes the space more magical, as beautiful as a fairyland.
Feel the cool, fresh air
Most of the cave floor is soft soil, large and extremely flat. The temperature in the cave is always naturally maintained at 20 - 21 degrees Celsius. Just sitting in front of the cave entrance, visitors can feel the cool air blowing up, the harsh sunlight of 36 - 37 degrees Celsius outside seems to disappear.
Experience of traveling to Thien Duong Cave and things to note
During the rainy season, the cave entrance is very slippery and steep, so you should move carefully and pay attention.
Bring a flashlight to see each stone step clearly, avoid missing a step. Carry a small child in your arms, hold the hand of an older child while moving through the cave.
Maintain general hygiene, do not litter after eating and drinking.
Thien Duong is the longest cave in Asia, requiring visitors to be in good health and able to endure deep and dark spaces for a long time. Depending on their health conditions, visitors can choose the 1 km or 7 km journey.
Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers or flat shoes with good traction for walking and climbing.
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