Located in the southwest of Ha Long Bay, Thien Cung Grotto is definitely one of the destinations you should not miss. Not only does it possess a unique landscape with an impressive stalactite system, but the cave is also a place to preserve many cultural and historical values of Ha Long land.
Overview of Thien Cung grotto
Thien Cung grotto is one of the most beautiful grottos in Halong Bay. Thien Cung is situated on the south-west side of the bay, 4km from the wharf outside Halong central ward. The way to Thien Cung is a perilous one, covered on both sides by thick forest.
The grotto related to the legend of King Dragon. According to legend, a beautiful young lady named May(Cloud) caught the eye of the Dragon Prince, and he fell in love with her. They were betrothed and got married in the very center of the grotto. All the scenes of their wedding, which lasted for seven days and seven nights, have been seemingly fossilized in the grotto.
Currently, if you intend to visit Thien Cung grotto on your journey to explore Ha Long, you need to buy a ticket for “tour route number 1”, including Thien Cung grotto, Dau Go grotto, Cho Da Islet, Ba Hang Cave, Dinh Huong Islet, Trong Mai Islet, and a boat ticket with a total price of 295,000 VND / person.
In addition, the individual entrance ticket price is 145,000 VND / person, while the boat ticket price is 150,000 VND / person.
Impressive beauty of Thien Cung Grotto
After entering a narrow gate, the magnificent grotto’s 130-meter-long girth opens up. Getting in, we are more astonished in front of every animated and splendid beauty which is made from stalactite.
On the east wall of the grotto, there is a grandiose and imposing picture with characters from tales. In the center, there are four large pillars supporting the “roof of heaven”.
From the base to the top, many strange images seem to be carved into the stone, including birds, fish, flowers, and even scenes of human life. On the northern wall of the grotto, a group of fairies appears to be singing and dancing in honor of the wedding.
Under the immeasurably high roof, stalactites form a natural stone curtain. And the wind blowing through the stone produces the sound of a beating drum.
In the last chamber of the grotto, a natural gushing stream of water babbles, and there are three small ponds of clear water. One path meanders out of the grotto.
Going out of the Thien Cung Grotto, we feel as if we are just watching a unique, meticulous, and interesting fine art museum made by nature, beyond the imagination, ability, and intellect of man.
Source: collected by An
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