Explore Thien Duong Cave

Thien Duong Cave is located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. — Thien Duong Cave is located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park complex.

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.

A few words 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 located 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 enough for one person to go down, but below is a large and extremely magnificent space, as beautiful as paradise.

The ideal time to travel to Thien Duong Cave

The climate here is transitional between the North and the South, divided into two distinct seasons: dry season and 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.

April - May every year is the ideal time to visit the cave.-

Latest Thien Duong Cave ticket prices

Currently, visitors can explore the cave in two main stages: 7 km experience and 1 km tour by wooden staircase system. The ticket price to visit Thien Duong cave 1 km by wooden staircase is 250,000 VND/adult and 125,000 VND/child, free for children under 1.1 m tall. The 7 km 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 and 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 tourists 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 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.

The beauty of Thien Duong Cave has appeared in famous world magazines such as CNN and Channel News Asia.

Admire the stalactites of various shapes and sizes

Coming to Thien Duong cave, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering, magnificent beauty of thousand-year-old stalagmites and stalactites. The stalactites here are diverse with many different shapes, each corner of the stone reflects light, creating a magical, mysterious atmosphere. Stone covers the cave domes, stretching over 7 km, making everyone admire when having the opportunity to admire.

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 majestic terraced fields, sometimes the 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 Amitabha Buddha statues.

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, the soul is also 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 column 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 upwards, the harsh sunlight of 36 - 37 degrees Celsius outside seems to disappear.

Thien Duong is the longest cave in Asia, requiring visitors to have stable health and be able to endure deep and dark spaces for a long time.

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, avoiding missteps. Carry small children in your arms, and hold the hand of older children throughout the journey through the cave.

Maintain public 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 the deep and dark space for a long time. Depending on 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.

TH (according to VTC News)

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