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 the most unique landscape with an impressive stalactite system, 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 wharf outside of Halong City. 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 centre of the grotto. All the scenes of their wedding which lasted for seven days and seven nights, have been seemingly fossilized in the grotto.
the diagram to the caves
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 the every animated and splendid beauty which is made from stalactite.
On the east wali of the grotto, there is a grandiose and imposing picture with characters of tales. In the centre, there are four large pillars supporting the “roof of heaven”.
From the base to the top, many strange images seem to exist in the stone, including birds, fish, flowers and even scenes of human life. On the northern wall of the grotto, a group of fairies appear to be singing and dancing in honour of the weeding.
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 babbles a natural gushing stream of water and there are three small ponds of clear water. One path meanders out of the grotto.
Going out of the Thien Cung Grotto, we have a sensation of just watching a unique, meticulous, interesting fine art museum which made by nature, get out of the imagine, ability and intellect of man.
Source: collected by An
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