Discover the wild beauty of C9 cave in the heart of Nam Blang volcano

On sunny days, the light shining from the northern sinkhole down into the cave creates a spectacular visual spectacle, like a beam of light piercing through a "skylight" in the middle of the forest.

Nestled amidst the distinctive basalt landscape of the Central Highlands, C9 cave in Nam Da commune, Krong No district (Lam Dong province) is becoming a popular destination for tourists seeking to explore fascinating natural wonders.

This is one of nearly 50 lava caves belonging to the Nam Blang volcanic system - a complex formed from eruptions millions of years ago, leaving behind many geological traces of special scientific and tourism value.

From the foot of Nam Blang volcano, visitors take about 20-30 minutes to walk along a path of about 1.5 km to reach the entrance of C9 cave. The journey through red basalt slopes, patches of dipterocarp forests interspersed with wild grass creates the feeling of entering a pristine land that has never been explored. The closer to the cave entrance, the terrain changes dramatically with exposed basalt layers and natural stone arches curved along the flow of lava that cooled millions of years ago.

Cave C9 is nearly 217 m long, about 20 m deep, and has two relatively different natural entrances. The North entrance is a sinkhole about 35-40 m wide and 7-8 m deep, creating a spectacular entrance like a giant funnel leading underground. Meanwhile, the South entrance is smaller, about 25 m in diameter and 3-4 m deep, allowing visitors to access more easily and clearly feel the gradual expansion of the cave's cross-section from South to North.

Belonging to the group of lava caves formed near the eruption site, C9 cave has a wide, high cave floor and a relatively complete circular cross-section. The natural, winding lines on the cliffs resemble a suddenly frozen stream, strongly reflecting the tectonic process that took place in the past. The deeper you go inside, the cooler and quieter the space becomes, the light from the cave gradually spreads, creating a scene that is both mysterious and attractive.

The layers of basalt that have been separated over time, the dark lava blocks lying around and especially the countless “volcanic bombs” - lava fragments compressed and thrown away during the eruption, have contributed to the unique beauty of C9 cave. These vivid traces are “open material” for geologists to study the eruption history of the Central Highlands volcanic system.

Not only does it have scientific value, C9 Cave also leaves a strong impression on those who love to explore because of its rare, wild landscape. Each step is a layer of history lying quietly in the dark, each block of lava is a testament to the power and constant movement of nature over time. Especially, in sunny times, the light shining from the northern crater down into the cave creates a spectacular visual picture, like a beam of light passing through a "skylight" in the middle of the forest.

The Nam Blang crater viewed from above. (Photo: VNA)

In recent years, Lam Dong and the provinces in the Central Highlands have focused on exploiting volcanic crater and lava cave tourism in a sustainable manner. Cave C9, along with the cave systems C3, C7, C8, etc., are gradually being surveyed, evaluated, and infrastructure built to serve tourists, aiming to become a unique adventure-geological tourism product of the region.

With its pristine beauty, great geological value and challenging journey of discovery, C9 cave is an ideal choice for those who want to seek new experiences in the middle of Lam Dong plateau. In the quiet space of the dormant volcano, visitors can clearly feel the breath of time and the majesty of nature - values ​​that make C9 a destination worth exploring in the journey to conquer the Central Highlands.

On December 27, 2024, the People's Committee of Krong No District, Dak Nong Province, held a ceremony to receive the National Monument Ranking Certificate for the scenic landscape of Nam B'Lang volcano (also known as Chu R'luh volcano), located in Buon Choah and Nam Da communes, Krong No District, Dak Nong Province.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/kham-pha-ve-dep-hoang-so-cua-hang-dong-c9-giua-long-nui-lua-nam-blang-post1081810.vnp