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A glimpse, fanciful at Trung Trang Cat Ba cave

If you are a lover of the most natural things of nature and nature, you definitely cannot ignore the mysterious Trung Trang cave in Cat Ba.

Introduction to Trung Trang cave

Trung Trang Cave is a rock cave located in Trung Trang valley 10-30m lower than sea level and 300ha wide – the largest in Cat Ba island, about 1kmfrom the center of Cat Ba National Park and about 1km from Cat Ba town. Hai Phong city about 15km to the Northwest.

A glimpse, fanciful at Trung Trang Cat Ba cave
The impressive gate leads into the cave (Photo @hernandepi)

It is known that tens of millions of years ago, this place was a steep limestone mountain, but after a long period of water flowing through it turned it into a deep cave. After that, the cave was first discovered by Vietnamese-French archaeologists in 1938, at this time the cave had quite a few bats, so it was called the bat cave, during the war, there was a unit of Command was used as a radio, it was renamed Hai Quan cave.

Today, with many great historical meanings and mysterious and magical scenery, Trung Trang cave is always considered a unique natural wonder that visitors cannot ignore when traveling to Cat Ba.

The unique space of the cave (Photo @ stephielam09)

The magnificent scene is like a fairy tale at Trung Trang cave

After stepping through the wooden gate and a small deep path, visitors will see a statue of a young woman nestled into a cliff and a giant, intricately carved serpent serving the mascot. Trung Trang’s Lady Chua is located right in front of the cave door as if to protect the peace of the cave inside.

Do not be influenced by human hands as Top Military Medicine that the Central Page formed quite naturally through the changes of time and nature. The stalactites, stalagmites and stalagmites here have a lifespan of 6 million years, yet its beauty has not faded over time but seems to be more and more attractive.

Unique stalactites in the cave (Photo @nicktravelguy)

In particular, many stalactites in the cave are also crystallized into unique shapes such as: the golden cup of world football, the image of Maitreya Buddha, a giant elephant, an interesting ancient mummy, or the legendary animals such as the princess eagle of Thach Sanh story, the crane on the bronze drum and the black turtle of Mrs. Chua Dong … all create vivid artworks, captivating people.

In the middle of Trung Trang cave , there is the highest arch, with stalactites with intact edge, sparkling like crystal, combined with brilliant blue, red, and yellow light to make us feel like is straying into the treasure treasure filled with gold, silver, and diamonds of the ancient gods.

Colorful lights make the cave look like a paradise (Photo @explore__vietnam)

There is also a map of the country of Vietnam, with the location of Cat Ba island prominent, the special thing is that it is completely natural and has no human touch, so the more become more valuable and respectful.

Not stopping there, the deeper you go, the more surprises you will admire, because the stalactites that are blown into the heart by mother nature become statues of golden-haired lions shining like mascots. keep the treasure and each statue has its own soul, associated with fascinating legends.

In addition, at Trung Trang Cat Ba cave,  there is a whole range of rocky mountains with more than a dozen parallel plates when underground water flows through or clapping with your hands, there will be a clear, holy sound. fly very far like a melodious piano song, captivating the soul.

Great experiences at Trung Trang cave

Trung Trang Cave Hai Phong is home to creatures that like darkness such as bats, birds, insects or reptiles, so the lights that are lit are usually warm colors, not too bright, so the space The fanciful and sparkling inside will make the tourist’s sightseeing experience extremely enjoyable.

Explore magical space in the cave (Photo @kartypartyy)

Moreover, while visiting while listening to the local guide telling about thrilling tales about the cave princess named Trung Trang or the mascots related to her, it will definitely be memorable.

Beside Trung Trang cave, there is also a naturally green Kim Giao forest, which is big enough to make the scenery here more eye-catching, while making the atmosphere extremely cool and comfortable. Especially when standing on the railing of the cave looking out, you will get a full view of all the beauty of Lan Ha Bay – the forgotten gem in the heart of Cat Ba, the green Cat Ba National Park or the mountains. rocks undulating in the ocean waves … oh, heaven probably goes like that.

Super beautiful view from the cave (Photo @ henrii.ig)

In addition, visitors also do not miss participating in interesting activities such as climbing or kayaking, which are sure to make you never forget.

How to move to Trung Trang cave

From the center of Cat Ba town, go southwest to 1/4 street, then turn left onto Tung Dinh street, to Duck Ngon restaurant, turn right on Tung Thu street, go all the way left to provincial road 356 Then at Cuong Hung Motorbike Repair Facility, turn right onto the road across Cat Ba and go about 8km to see the cave on the left side of the road.

It’s very easy to see the dynamic entrance (Image @ marlene.xa)

Visiting the famous Cat Ba National Park and ignoring the mysterious Trung Trang cave that nature bestows on Cat Ba island will be a huge shortcoming.

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