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If the cost of exploring Son Doong Cave exceeds your budget, why not try exploring the top 6 other stunning caves in Quang Binh that Mytour introduces below.
Explore These 6 Must-Visit Caves in Quang Binh Besides Son Doong
Swallow Cave
When you visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, you will be amazed by the majestic beauty of Swallow Cave, dubbed as the third largest cave in the world. What's more, exploring Swallow Cave only takes two days and one night, making it perfect for adventure enthusiasts with limited time.
Swallow Cave spans a total length of 1,645m throughout a mountain and boasts 3 entrances, facing Southeast and Northwest along the flow of Rao Thuong stream. Swallow Cave is rated by National Geographic as one of the most magnificent caves in the world. Its unique feature lies in its separate ecosystem and climate, along with pristine forests and a stunning river that will offer travelers unique experiences.
Tu Lan Cave
The Tu Lan Cave system is situated in Tan Hoa village, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh. It lies approximately 70km northwest of Phong Nha and comprises 8 caves discovered in 2009, with an additional 4 valleys found in 2012. The Tu Lan Cave system consists of the main caves - Tu Lan Cave and subsidiary caves such as Song Cave, Uoi Cave, Chuot Cave, Hung Ton Cave, Kim Cave, Tu Lan Cave, Ken Cave, and To Mo Cave.
The Tu Lan Cave system remains pristine, harboring the majestic secrets of nature within limestone mountains, underground rivers, and endless waterfalls. To witness what Mother Earth has sculpted, you'll trek through rugged mountains, cross perilous forests, hike through vast valleys, slog through slippery mud, and swim in rivers with temperatures below 20°C. The enchanting beauty of stalactites, the mysterious underground rivers, and the ruggedness of the jungle will leave an unforgettable impression.
Tien Cave
Tien Cave is approximately 100 km from Phong Nha Cave, actually discovered by locals about 5 years ago but gained recognition in 2015. Located within the En Cave system, in Tu Lan commune, Tan Hoa district. Typically, Tien Cave is the starting point for adventurers in Quang Binh. Nestled amidst towering mountains and dense forests, reaching the cave entrance involves trekking through jungles and crossing streams. What's remarkable about Tien Cave is that you can admire magnificent stalactites right at the cave entrance without venturing deep inside.
Dark Cave
Dark Cave
Dark Cave has been known by local residents since the early years of the anti-American war, serving as a shelter for both the military and locals to evade bombs. In 1992, the British Royal Cave Exploration Association conducted a survey, mapped it, and measured Dark Cave to have a horizontal length of 5,558m, a depth of 80m, and a height of 50m.
Phong Nha Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang, Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, about 50km northwest of Dong Hoi city, Phong Nha Cave is considered the 'Number One Cave in the South' of Vietnam, surrounded by lush tropical forests.
From the Son River, it takes over 30 minutes to reach Phong Nha Cave. With a length of 7,729m, a depth of 83m, and a height of 50m, along with numerous large and small branches including Bi Ki Cave, Tien Cave, and Royal Palace Cave, it is a river cave system inside the mountain with distinctive stalactites. Legend has it that the rocks falling at the cave entrance contributed to its intriguing name, 'Phong Nha,' meaning 'Wind through Teeth' in Vietnamese.
Paradise Cave
Thien Duong Cave
Dubbed as the 'palace in the heart of the earth,' Thien Duong Cave is one of the most magnificent and mystical wonders in the world. Nestled deep within the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, it lies in a karst landscape with an estimated formation age of 350 to 400 million years.
According to San San (Compiled)
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourMay 28th, 2018
