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Best Hotels in Cat Ba Island

Best Hotels in Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba is a beautiful island that attracts more than 2 million tourists visiting every year. Thus, a lot of hotels are open to meet that huge demand. But, what are the best hotels on Cat Ba island? We have put together all the best options for you in this post which are recommended by our travel experts.[incredible_toc]Come close to explore TOP-rated hotels on Cat Ba Island brought to you by Incredible Asia Journeys!1. Best Luxury hotels in Cat Ba Island1.1. M’Gallery Cat BaM'Gallery Cat Ba HotelThis hotel is located on the Cat Co 3 beach – the most beautiful and cleanest beach in Cat Ba. The hotel is decorated like the old traditional Vietnamese house, but of an upper level, making it look so subtle, noble, and dedicated, thus, it is considered the best hotel in Cat Ba. The best thing about M’Gallery Cat Ba Hotel is that all the rooms have a balcony with a beach and mountain view. Price range: 2,850,000 - 5,980,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 121 rooms- Conference rooms- 02 rooms with a capacity of 190 people/room- 02 Restaurants- 03 Bars- 02 Swimming pools- 01 Rooftop bar- Fitness Center1.2. Cat Ba Island Resort and SpaCat Ba Island Resort and SpaThis hotel is located in the Cat Co 1 beach and holds the largest number of bookings amongst all hotels in Cat Ba Island. From the hotel, you can reach the Beo ferry in 10 minutes by car to visit Ha Long Bay. It is also very near to Cat Ba main ferry which takes only 15 minutes walking.Price range: 1,700,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night/roomHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 165 rooms with full amenities: free wifi, air-conditioner, minibar, balcony, safety box, TV, hairdryer, etc.- Swimming pool- Bar- Fitness room (100meters)- Volleyball playing area- Garden- Conference room with a capacity of 200 people- Sauna room1.3. Cat Ba Sunrise ResortCat Ba Sunrise ResortThis is a family-owned resort, located in Cat Co 3 beach. There are some places you can visit near the hotel: Cat Co Beach 1, Cat Co Beach 2, Cat Ba ferry station, Canon Fort, etc.Price range: 1,700,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night/roomHotel’s facilities: - Swimming pool- 4,5-star indoor restaurant- Spa- Bar- Free wifi- Air Conditioner1.4. Paradise Cat Ba Paradise Cat BaParadise Cat Ba hotel is located at no.234, 1/4 street, Cat Ba town which is just over 1 kilometer away from 3 beautiful beaches, namely Cat Co 1, 2, and 3. It has a total of 90 rooms with a maximum capacity of 300 guests/day. This is a new hotel that was opened in April 2019, but, up to now, it has become one of the best hotels in Cat Ba with a lot of excellent reviews on the Internet. Price range: about 1,600,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Restaurant with a capacity of 200 people- Bar- Swimming Pool on the top floor with a view over Lan Ha Bay- Free wifi- Spa- Sauna room- Café shop2. Best mid-range hotels in Cat Ba Island2.1. Cocoon Inn Cat BaCocoon Inn Cat BaCocoon Inn Cat Ba Hotel is situated at no.48 Lo 2, Cat Ba Island. This is a very new hotel opened at the end of 2019 with a 3-star standard. From the hotel, you can easily reach Cat Co Beach 1, 2, and 3.Price range:- Private room: 500,000 VND/room/night- Dorm: 150,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 10 private rooms with balcony, 5 dorm rooms for 6 people, and 25 dorm rooms for 4 people- Room’s amenities: Air-conditioner, locker, private bathroom, free Wifi, fridge, private wardrobe - Restaurant: serve Asian breakfast and vegan food- Fitness Center- Bar- Garden2.2. Hung Long HotelHung Long HotelHung Long Hotel is situated at n.268, 1/4 street, Cat Ba town. It was put into operation in 2010 with 89 rooms of various sizes that face Lan Ha Bay. From Hung Long Hotel, you can walk to Cat Co Beach 2 and 3 and Cat Ba ferry station within 10 minutes. If you want to explore the local market, you can reach there with only a 5-minute drive.Price range: 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 88 rooms - Massage spa- 02 Conference room with a capacity of 250 people- Restaurant serving Asian and European breakfast- Bar3. Best 2-star hotels in Cat Ba Island3.1. Cannon Fort homestayCannon Fort Hotel Cat BaIt is a 2-star hotel opened in 2016 with a great location which is 550 meters away from Cat co 2 beach, 500 meters from the local market, 400 meters from Cat Ba ferry station, etc.Price range: 210,000 - 800,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 25 rooms- Restaurant serving breakfast- Free Wifi- Air-conditioner3.2. Cat Ba Oasis BungalowsCat Ba Oasis BungalowCat Ba Bungalows is located within walking distance to some of the famous attractions in Cat Ba island such as Canon Fort, Cat Co beaches, Ben Beo harbor, Cat Ba market, etc.Price range:- Low season: 340,000 VND/room/night- High season: 1,600,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Garden- Restaurant- Entertainment area: billiard, darts- Outdoor Swimming Pool- Free Wifi3.3. Cat Ba Central Hotel 2Cat Ba Central 2 HotelCat Ba Central Hotel 2 is located in Cat Ba town, which is 700 meters away from Cat Ba ferry station, 2.4 kilometers away from Dau Be Island, 12 kilometers from Cat Ba National Park.Price range: 340,000 - 1,600,000 VND/room/nightRead more:Things to do on Cat Ba IslandShould you visit Cat Ba or Phu Quoc? 4. How to get to Halong from Cat Ba?After visiting Cat Ba Island, you may want to explore Halong Bay as these 2 beautiful destinations lie just next to each other. So how to get to Halong from Cat Ba Island? There are 3 options that you can choose which are by ferry, speed boat, or high-speed hydrofoil. Among them, the first option is the most convenient way you go to Gia Luan Habour on Cat Ba Island, take a ferry (which costs about 2 USD) to Tuan Chau Habour in Halong. The whole journey takes around 45 minutes. However, there are only 5-7 ferries a day and it’s always in high demand. Thus, we strongly recommend you to come here early to get the ticket. You can see the ferry’s schedule from Cat Ba to Tuan Chau down here to plan your vacation:From April 30 to September 30: 9h00, 11h30, 13h00, 15h00, 16h00From October 01 to April 29: 9h00, 13h00, 16h005. What are the best Halong Bay cruises to take from Tuan Chau?Nowadays, there are tons of cruises in Halong Bay that you can choose. However, since you will arrive Tuan Chau Habour, you need to choose the right cruise that departs from Tuan Chau Habour, otherwise, you will waste more time and money to transport to the right harbor of your cruise. So we have listed some of the best cruises for you that depart at Tuan Chau Habour.Halong Bay overnight cruise:- Luxury cruise: Dynasty Cruise - Deluxe cruise: Alisa Cruise- Standard cruise: Apricot Cruise Read more: Is it worth doing a Halong cruise?6. How to visit Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island?Halong Bay is quite tourist, especially when it comes to high season. Thus, if you want to avoid this crowded place and enjoy a similar landscape with comfort, Lan Ha Bay is the best choice of all since it is the least tourist bay of the three Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay. So how to visit Lan Ba Bay from Cat Ba Island?Nowadays, cruises that go to Lan Ha Bay all depart from Got Habour in Hai Phong, so you need to go to Got Habour to take your cruise to visit Lan Ha Bay. The easiest way is that from Cat Ba town, you take a bus or taxi to Cai Vieng Habour, then, from Cai Vieng, you can take a ferry to Got Harbour.We also recommend some cruises departing from Got Habour to Lan Ha Bay:- Luxury Cruises: Perla Dawn Sails, V’Spirit Premier Cruise- Deluxe Cruise: Venezia Cruise

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Ba Trai Dao Beach

Ba Trai Dao Beach

Thanks to the crystal-like water there, travelers can enjoy swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach much better than any other beaches in Halong Bay. That is a good place when you go on a vacation with children and family. Your children can play on a nice sandy beach there![incredible_toc]1. OverviewBa Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. With white sand, it is an ideal beach for swimming and relaxing on your holiday. Ba Trai Dao Beach is chosen in the itinerary of some cruises in Halong Bay and cruises in Lan Ha Bay. Ba Trai Dao Islet (Three Peaches Islet) is a group of 3 limestone islets having shapes like three peaches so local people call it Ba Trai Dao or There Peaches Islet.Ba Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay2. LocationBa Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. It is close to Cat Ba Island – One of the largest Islands in Vietnam. Click Here for more details about Cat Ba Island.3. Legend of Ba Trai Dao BeachWhen you are in Vietnam or Asia, you may listen to a lot of legends like the legend of Halong Bay and Ba Trai Dao has a legend.The legend has it that, once upon a time, there was a fairy who fell in love with a poor fisherman. The fairy who was the youngest daughter of God stole  3 peaches from heaven for her bellowed fisherman because she wanted him to be immortal with her forever. The God noticed and he got angry and turned 3 peaches into 3 stone mountains there in Halong Bay. Therefore, local people named them 3 Peaches Islet or Ba Trai Dao.Ba Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province4. What To Do in Ba Trai DaoBa Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists because most Halong Bay 1 day or 2-day Halong Bay tour cuises are not able to get to this area. Therefore, Ba Trai Dao is one of the best beaches in Halong Bay.With the clean blue water, it is a nice beach for swimming. Besides that, you can go kayaking there around the mountains and that is great. Ba Trai Dao is a very nice beach but you can go swimming there for only 2 to 3 hours per day due to the tide in Halong Bay.It is quite far from Halong Bay and Lan Ha Center so only some cruises have itineraries going there. On some wavy days, the cruises may not go there for safety because it will be wavy on the way to get there.There are some cruises that have itineraries going there like Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Halong Bay Catamaran Cruise.Ba Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists Thank you so much for reading. If you wish to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach please contact Incredible Asia Journeys – One of the best Vietnam Tour Operators and we will check the best cruise suitable for your group. 

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Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves is one of the beautiful places to visit when you do the trip to Halong Bay. When you read the itinerary of the boat in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay you may see Dark and Bright Cave listed in the itinerary. Those caves are a very good place to go kayaking and taking the sampan boat trip.[incredible_toc] Nowadays, most of the cruises which have an itinerary to Lan Ha Bay choose Dark and Bright Caves for a stop in the itinerary to go kayaking and travellers like it very much.Dark and Bright Caves Overview1. Introduction of Dark and Bright CavesDark and Bright Caves belong to Lan Ha Bay where is the less touristy area of Halong Bay. Lan Ha Bay is the Southern part of Halong Bay which shares the same climate, geography and scenery as Halong Bay. However, there are fewer cruises and Lan Ha Bay is far from the city so it is cleaner than Halong Bay now more and more new and nice cruises choose Lan Ha Bay for their itinerary. Get more detail for Lan Ha Bay Cruises.When you visit Dark and Bright Caves you will see that is a very beautiful area with some tunnels caves. There are caves which you can go through easily by kayak or sampan boat then see a large lagoon surrounded by closed mountains and those caves are Bright Cave. There is a cave which is very long and you only can visit it in the good tide and only by kayak but not other means of transportation. That cave is Dark Cave.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave1.1. Dark CaveIn the Dark and Bright Caves area, there is a long tunnel cave where there is little light there. This cave in the past was opened to the tourists but it is a dangerous trip to do on your own. Tourists needed the support of captain and guide to visit this cave because only in the good tide you can visit the Dark Cave. If the tide is low or high you cannot visit the cave. So in this cave, you visit the cave and the tide raises and you may get stuck in the cave and you have to wait for the good tide to get out. There is little light in the cave and you need a good torch to get in the cave. That is a long cave and when the tide goes in and if you are not strong enough you cannot get out by kayak. Now, the Lan Ha Bay management does not allow tourists to go in anymore.1.2. Bright CavesThere are some tunnel caves in the Dark and Bright Caves area. Those tunnel caves lead to the lagoon and you can go through them easily with the kayak or sampan boat because they are not long caves. Passing the caves you will see a large lagoon opened in front of your eyes surrounded by the karst rocks like the walls. You may see the monkeys in this area because it is next to Cat Ba National Park. That is a perfect ear to do kayaking and sampan boat trips. You will feel very relaxed there.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave2. FAQs about Dark and Bright CaveThere are some questions travellers may have for Dark and Bright Cave as below.2.1. Why does that area have the name Dark and Bright Cave?So it is easy to understand the name of the Dark and Bright Caves. There are Dark Caves where you have to use some source of light to go across the cave and you almost see nothing if there is no source of light while you can see another side of the Bright Cave easily from this side. 2.2. What to do in Dark and Bright Caves?Dar and Bright Cave area is a perfect place for you to have some outdoor activity. Most of the cruises in Lan Ha Bay now choose this place for a stop. Here, you can go kayaking or sampan boat rowed by local people. That is a clean area and quiet area next to Cat Ba Island. When you do kayaking there or relax on a sampan boat the sound you can hear most is the sound of the paddle moving in the water. The air is really fresh as it belongs to Cat Ba National Park. Click HERE to learn more about things to do on Cat Ba Island. Sometimes, you will see money in the mountains when you go there. There are some boats in Halong Bay that also stop there for travellers to do swimming there as the water there is clean.2.3. Where is Dark and Bright Cave?It is located in Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island. Lan Ha Bay is a part of Halong Bay so we can say Dark and Bright Cave is located in Halong Bay.Nowadays, Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay are managed by 2 different provinces which are Quang Ninh and Hai Phong so for the boats with Halong Bay Itinerary they will not go to Dark and Bright Cave anymore.If you wish to visit Dark and Bright Cave, please choose the Lan Ha Bay Cruises and you can visit Dark and Bright Cave.V'Spirit Premier Cruise2.4. What Cruises should I book to visit Dark and Bright Caves?There are so many cruises in Lan Ha Bay and some cruises starting from Halong have itineraries going to Dark and Bright Caves.There are some good cruises you can go with such as VSpirit Premier Cruise, Perla Dawn Sails, Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Mon Cheri Cruise which you can book with and you can visit Dark and Bright Caves.Thank you very much for reading! If you have any questions please contact us via WhatsApp, Email or you can chat online on our Website Incredible Asia Journeys.

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Me Cung Cave

Me Cung Cave

Me Cung Cave’s rather mystical English translation of ‘The Bewitching Grotto’ always leaves tourists curious for more. Unlike the vast majority of other Halong Bay caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, or Luon Cave, this one doesn’t come with a whimsical myth about its origins. Instead, it is famous for being one of the sites of prehistoric man, who lived here between 7000 and 10000 years ago.[incredible_toc]Me Cung Cave in Halong Bay1. Where is Me Cung Cave?The magical cave is located on Lom Bo Island, about 2km south of the center of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay. This is a regular place for overnight cruises to dock because of the peacefulness of the surrounding area and the potential for swimming in its crystal waters.2. What do you do in Me Cung Cave?Climbing the 25 meters up the stone steps to the entrance of the cave and entering one person at a time, visitors are invited to explore the labyrinthine layout of Me Cung Cave (which is why the cave also goes by the English translation of ‘The Maze Cave’). The many arms that branch out from the entrance are dimly lit but the huge stalactite and stalagmites still cast formidable shadows around you.The colors of Me Cung CaveLight floods in as visitors head towards the exit, which opens up onto a fantastic view of the enclosed lake neighboring Me Cung Cave, with its sloped tree-topped rock walls and the silhouettes of Halong Bay’s jagged teeth of islands in the background.3. What is the history of Me Cung Cave?The rich abundance of octopus, shrimp, algae, and coral life in the ever-blue water of the grotto is what made human habitation possible between 7000 and 10,000 years ago. The dry and airy conditions of Me Cung Cave provided early Stone Age humans with a comfortable dwelling and the ‘Royal Garden’ of trees just outside would have been perfect for basic materials and a consistent food supply.A fully fossilized animal skeleton was discovered during the course of archaeological research in the cave, and the entrance was deemed to initially be a staggering 1.2 meter-thick layer of fossilized Melania shells.4. How do I visit Me Cung Cave?Me Cung Cave doesn’t feature on Halong Bay day trips from Hanoi, but some overnight cruises like Ambassador Signature Overnight Cruise or Capella Cruise may offer excursions to the cave on their Halong Bay 3-day 2-night itinerary and Halong Bay 2-day 1-night itinerary.Me Cung Cave with masterpieces in stonesThe above information is just some brief about Me Cung Cave in Halong Bay, reach out to Incredible Asia Journeys to book your Halong Bay cruise tour to explore this cave by hand!

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Titop Island

Titop Island

Between ‘Titop’ and ‘Titov’, no one is quite sure what to call this Halong Bay Island. It was renamed from its unflattering original name of ‘Islet Number 48’ during a small boat trip between President Ho Chi Minh and his friend and ally, Gherman Titov, a Russian cosmonaut. This was in 1962, long before any sort of tourism had built up in the area, so Uncle Ho renamed the place Titov Island, which became Titop through repeated mispronunciation.[incredible_toc]By the time Gherman Titov returned to Titop Island in 1997, tourism was kicking up in Halong Bay and his island was fast becoming a favorite spot for excursions. He died three years later, but a memorial statue was erected on the island in 2015, by which point tourism was in full flow and Titop Island had become a highlight for most Halong Bay cruises.Titop Beach1. Where is Titop Island?Titop’s distinctive triangular mountain shape with a curved beach at the bottom is located about 8km from Bai Chay Harbour. It is in the heart of Halong Bay, which is why it is a popular stop for most overnight cruises in the bay.2. What can you do on Titop Island?Although it is a small island, Titop boasts an array of available activities for tourists:2.1. RelaxingAn understandably popular activity in Halong Bay, most people just lie on the white sand beach, watching the boats skim the water in the distance in front of the iconic Halong Bay mountains. There are also deck chairs and a small outdoor shower available.Relaxing in Titop Island2.2. Titop Island SwimmingIn the spring, summer, and autumn months, swimming in the warm waters is an attractive option. The water here is clean and completely safe, offering a tranquil way to soak up the magical atmosphere of Halong Bay.Swimming in Titop Island2.3. KayakingIn the past, kayaking around was a great option for active tourists, but new restrictions from the authorities of Halong Bay mean that boats must drop anchor further away. Now, kayaking in Halong Bay to Titop Island is much harder but is still a viable option for those willing to put in the effort.Kayaking in Titop Island Halong Bay2.4. Titop Island HikingAnother one for the more active passengers, the 400 stone steps leading up to the central peak of Titop Island can be tough on those hot summer days. However, the view it provides from the top is the quintessential Halong Bay: sporadic limestone peaks with sleek cruise ships running around their bases.Climbing Titop Island2.5. PlayingThe Titop Island beach, while fairly small, does have space for a game of frisbee or the ever-popular Vietnamese game of Da Cau, the shuttlecock-kicking game.Playing in Titop Island3. How do you visit Titop Island?Most Halong Bay day trips from Hanoi don’t feature Titop because of the time constraint, but some of the longer 6-hour day trips might make a quick pit stop. At least half of the itineraries of 3-day 2-night trips or 2-day 1-night trips visit Titop Island for at least an hour. Try V’Spirit Cruises, Phoenix Cruise, Aphrodite Cruise, Aclass Cruise, or Alisa Premier Cruise for a worthwhile expedition to the beautiful teardrop island.V'Spirit Cruise in Halong BayFor Halong Bay cruise Titop Island, reach out to Incredible Asia Journeys to get premium prices and HOT deals!

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Thien Canh Son Cave

Thien Canh Son Cave

The name of Thien Canh Son Cave in Vietnam lends it a pretty positive first impression. Translating to something along the lines of ‘mountain landscape in Heaven’, it joins Thien Cung as another of Halong Bay’s ‘heavenly’ caves, offering similar rock formations that have been bestowed mythical backstories by the locals of the region.[incredible_toc]Keep scrolling down to get more Thien Canh Son Cave information and activities covered by Incredible Asia Journeys!Thien Canh Son Cave in Halong Bay1. Where is Thien Canh Son Cave?Thien Canh Son Cave lies in one of Halong Bay’s sister bays, Bai Tu Long Bay. Because of Bai Tu Long’s less touristic route, this cave offers a good alternative to the sometimes crowded Halong Bay caves. Its location in protected Cong Do is one of the quietest in all of the Halong Bay area; ships that drop anchor here during the night often enjoy an utterly serene experience.Bai Tu Long Bay2. What to do at Thien Canh Son Cave?Entering through its bushy forest and limestone rock-speckled entrance, almost Jurassic Park-like in appearance, you will be greeted by three large chambers with hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites. The various colored lights inside accentuate their silhouettes along with a collection of larger rocks that are said to be a petrified party of gnomes. Lotuses, elephants, and seals can be seen in the formations with quite a leap of imagination, too.Stalactites and Rising Stalagmites inside Thien Canh Son CaveThe glistening stalactites above, looking almost like chandeliers in their natural arrangement, create the heavenly scene for which the cave is named, along with the ‘Stairway to Heaven’, a 100-step staircase ascending towards the bright light outside. Visitors who climb this will get a panoramic view of Cong Do from the top, with its tree-covered limestone faces and the white sand beach of the island below.In the past, the large open chamber of Thien Canh Son Cave was utilized for romantic candlelit dinners by some cruises, but they have been banned in recent years by the Halong Bay authorities. It is not clear if they will make a reappearance, but if they do, they are likely to be as popular as they were before.Dinner in Thien Canh Son Cave3. How do I visit Thien Canh Son Cave?Many Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises tend to do an excursion to Thien Canh Son Cave because of its easy accessibility and location in a very beautiful area. The cave features in any overnight itinerary by Swan Cruises and Huong Hai Sealife Cruises, while Signature Royal Cruises and Starlight Cruises offer luxury transit to the cave on their Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights or Halong Bay 2-day 1-night itineraries.Thien Canh Son Cave in Bai Tu Long BayThat's all the information we want to provide if you have any questions or comments about this blog, contact us to share your thoughts and book any Vietnam tours cause we're willing to be your travel consultants!

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Thien Cung Cave

Thien Cung Cave

There are numerous incredible places to visit in Halong Bay. One of the most interesting and legend-filled caves to explore in Halong Bay is the unique winding pathway through the "Heavenly Palace," Thien Cung Cave.[incredible_toc]1. What is Thien Cung Cave? Continuing the form of naming Halong Bay caves in dramatic fashion, Thien Cung Cave translates to Heaven Palace Cave for its mythical purpose of housing the Dragon King. After its initial discovery, the cave was lost for years amongst overgrown jungle, eventually proving heavenly again as it provided sanctuary for a French fishing vessel caught during a storm in 1993. This Heaven Palace Cave was opened for tourism shortly after this and is now one of the most well-known caves in Halong Bay. 2. What is the story of Thien Cung Cave? Every rock has an imaginative story behind it throughout the Halong Bay caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Me Cung Cave, or Luon Cave and Thien Cung Cave is no different. According to legend, the Dragon King married his human wife, May, here in a ceremony lasting a rather self-indulgent seven days. This was presumably followed by a lifetime of insomnia as the newlyweds decided to raise 100 half-dragon, half-human children in their new house, mass-bathing them in the inner ponds of the cave. This devotion to their kids would be the end of them eventually, as May left Thien Cung Cave with 50 of the kids to discover new lands, while the Dragon King stayed with the other 50 to better improve the lives of people in Halong Bay. The selfless act earned the Dragon King and his kids an honourable petrification in the cave, and now many stalactites and stalagmites are said to resemble the 50 children and their father who stayed behind. Halong Bay Panorama 3. What can you see in Thien Cung Cave Thien Cung Cave really does have a special place among the Halong Bay caves. Its rediscovery was widely celebrated and work to engage tourism in the cave began quickly. The overgrown entrance to the cave was cut away and a walkway was built, meaning visitors now enter through a narrow gap in the rock; the proverbial eye of a needle; to enter Heaven. Various colored lights were installed around this Heaven Palace Cave to emphasize the curves and contours of the rocks, while also providing a beautiful atmosphere of the kind you might find in Heaven. It took tens of thousands of years for Mother Nature to craft the beautifully shaped rocks into ones depicting the Dragon King’s children and the whimsical guests at his wedding. This included other dragons, baby elephants, pythons, eagles, and dancing lions, all of whom apparently got on just fine with each other for the whole week-long ceremony. The most impressive rock formations are the four pillars, the floor-to-ceiling towers that hold up the roof of Heaven in the Dragon King’s imperial home. This is close to a trio of stunning reflective ponds in the final chamber, where if you listen closely, you might hear the beating sound of a royal drum. This is what happens when the wind blows through small gaps in the rock, contributing to the overall otherworldly atmosphere. Thien Cung Cave 4. Where Is Thien Cung Cave? Thien Cung Cave’s location just 4km from the pier means that it is one of the closest caves to the mainland and also one of the most accessible. This is the reason why Halong Bay day trips favour it and why it features so heavily on itineraries that allow for 4 on the bay.  Halong Bay day tripThe Halong Bay day trip offered by Incredible Asia Journeys is a great way to see the majesty of this beautiful Cave. Contact us now to get the best offers and hot deals!

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Luon Cave - The Picture of Paradise

Luon Cave - The Picture of Paradise

Luon Cave is an amazing spot in Halong Bay! If you're planning a kayaking adventure in Halong Bay, you should check out Luon Cave. It's perfect for a 2-day, 1-night, or even a 3-day, 2-night kayaking trip. The cave is a favorite among travelers because of its beautiful lagoon, tranquility, and the peaceful escape it offers from the hustle and bustle of the larger cruises outside the lagoon.[incredible_toc]1. What is Luon Cave?Translating to ‘Tunnel Cave’, Luon Cave sits about one kilometer away from the Amazing Cave in the center of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay. Luon Cave is one of the most spectacular wet caves in all of Halong Bay, meaning that it is only accessible by kayak or local sampan boat. The actual ‘cave’ bit of Luon Cave is only about 60 meters long, opening with one mouth onto the ocean and the other end onto a glorious grotto, enclosed with high rock walls dressed with verdant trees.Panorama of Luon Cave2. What do I do at Luon Cave?Being one of the most beautiful Halong Bay Caves, the natural splendor of Luon Cave and the environment around it gives it an amazingly tranquil atmosphere, one in which visitors to the cave love to unwind. The mouth of the cave looks almost man-made; cut out of a perfectly flat piece of rock, with several interesting rock formations almost dripping into the water from the cave ceiling above.It is not so much the ‘tunnel’ part of Tunnel Cave that makes it a popular destination, but the open-air grotto that serves as its garden. 60 meters from the sea, Luon Cave opens up spectacularly into a picture of pure serenity. Jutting limestone walls enclose the magical area, where Benjamin fig trees, banyan trees, and orchids cling to the steeped and sheer mountain faces, with emerald water reflecting the color of the greenery around it.Impressive kites and colorful kingfishers can be seen nesting in the trees high above, while some mischievous monkeys make their home here, swinging between the dangerous branches in search of fruit.Luon Cave can only be explored by kayak and sampan boat during Halong Bay cruises. Although it is one of the more popular Halong Bay caves, the absence of big ships adds to the wonderful quietness of the cave and helps it retain its whimsical aura. Kayaking in Luon Cave3. What is the history of Luon Cave?Fossils found in Luon Cave affirmed its habitation by humans thousands of years ago; freshwater snail fossils indicate that they were farmed in small quantities by the original humans living in this area. Halong Bay’s caves were a good spot for habitation because of the shelter and cool air that they provided. Luon Cave, in particular, has a rich food supply within its brackish waters, with prawns, squid, cuttlefish, and snails flourishing, along with several varieties of birds attracted by the abundance of small fruits. 4. What tours visit Luon Cave?Cruise in Ha Long BayMany Halong Bay tours feature Luon Cave as an excursion in their itineraries. Tour operators like Syrena Cruise, Indochina Sails, and Aphrodite Cruise feature the cave visit in their Halong Bay 3-night 2-day cruise as well as their Halong Bay overnight cruise. An exploration of this cave usually lasts about one hour and is held on the morning of the third day, often your last activity before you re-board your cruise ship and head back to the harbor for your transfer to Hanoi.

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