Thien Cung Cave – A brilliant cave in Halong associated with unique cultural features, this is an ideal tourist destination for your upcoming summer. For first-time visitors to Halong Bay, knowing important information in advance will make the trip more convenient. So what are those things? Today, with Halong Private Car, find out everything you need to know about Thien Cung Cave!
Thien Cung Cave Overview
- Location: Southwest of Halong Bay
- Opening time: All day
- Ticket price: 310.000VNĐ/person (includes 60,000VND of Tuan Chau Entrance Fee, does not include cruise/boat fee)
Thien Cung Cave is located on Dau Go Island, southwest of Halong Bay, at an altitude of 25m above sea level. The cave has an area of nearly 10,000 m2, featuring many limestone stalactites and stalagmites of many strange shapes. This help creating a majestic and splendid space for anyone who visits.
The path leading to Thien Cung grotto is located on a steep cliff, surrounded by many trees, very cool and poetic.
Distance to Thien Cung Cave
- From Tuan Chau Port: about 10km (20 minutes)
- From Van Don International Airport: about 58km (1h 05)
- From Hanoi: 153km (2h 10)
Thien Cung Cave’s entrance fee
Because the cave is quite far from shore, the best way to get to Thien Cung Cave in Halong is a long-term Halong tour package or a tour to visit Halong Bay’s caves for a few hours
For tourists who plan to stay in Halong for a few days, choosing a long-term Halong tour is a suitable option. In addition, tourists traveling to Halong in large numbers often buy this tour package
For customers who only want to visit Halong caves for a few hours, there are 2 popular cave tours, including Thien Cung grotto with the departure port of Tuan Chau. In case of a large number of people, you can contact the port or travel companies to book tickets in advance.
Route VLH1:
- Port: Tuan Chau port
- Traveling time: 3-4 hours
- Ticket price: 310.000VNĐ
- Route: Thien Cung Cave – Dau Go Cave – Stone Dog Islet – Ba Hang Village – Dinh Huong Islet – Kissing Rocks
Route VLH2:
- Port: Tuan Chau; Halong International Cruise Port
- Traveling time: 6-8 hours
- Ticket price: 310.000VNĐ
- Route: Thien Cung Cave – Thay Cave – Dau Go Cave – Stone Dog Islet – Ba Hang Village – Dinh Huong Islet – Kissing Rocks – Gia Luan Village
Transportation to Thien Cung Grotto
To get to Thien Cung grotto or Halong Bay, visitors have many flexible options, such as airplanes, trains, buses, and private cars. If you depart from Hanoi, it will take you about 1-2 hours to get to Halong City, and travel along Highway 18 to Tuan Chau port. From Tuan Chau port, you will buy tickets to Thien Cung Cave.
Below is a table of information about specific means of transport so that you can easily choose a means of transport to Thien Cung grotto.
| Transportation | Price | Suitable for |
| Airport | From 1.500.000VNĐ | Foreigners; People come from the South Provinces |
| Train | From 150.000VNĐ | People traveling from neighboring provinces, people who want to see beautiful scenery during the trip, and people who have a lot of time to travel |
| Shuttle bus | From 150.000VNĐ | People traveling from neighboring provinces, people with low privacy needs |
| Private car | From 700.000VNĐ | People with high privacy needs, family, friends, and freedom in the bus schedule |
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When is the best time to visit Thien Cung Cave?
The best time to visit Thien Cung Cave in Halong Bay is from March to August, when the weather in Halong Bay is dry and hot. At a time like this in the summer, there is nothing more suitable than entering the cool, pleasant space of the cave. You can both admire the magnificent scenery and avoid the hot summer sun, this is a great choice for you and your loved ones.
Explore mythologic of Thien Cung Cave – Dragon King
The legend of Thien Cung grotto has always been a very mysterious story spread by the locals when you set foot here.
It is a story about an ancient Dragon King who, after helping the people fight the enemy, returned to Thien Cung grotto to live.
Some time later, when the country fell into a state of drought and crop failure, the people had to ask for help from the Dragon King. Many people came to the king’s cave but did not return. Only the young couple did not mind the difficulties and dangers, determined to find the Dragon King
Later, the wife gave birth to a beautiful daughter and was named “Nang May”. When she grew up, Nang May became a couple with the Dragon King. The two held a grand wedding for 7 days and 7 nights at Thien Cung Cave.
At that time, dragons, elephants, lions, eagles, and even Nam Tao – Bac Dau were all present to dance and congratulate the couple on their big day. The scene was extremely solemn and bustling.
Today, when entering the space inside Thien Cung Cave, you can still feel the vibrant atmosphere of that wedding day in the unique shapes of stalactites and walls.
That is also the reason for the name Thien Cung grotto- a palace in the sky with the participation of all things.
Must-see spots in Thien Cung Grotto
The interior of Thien Cung Cave is divided into 3 main chambers, along with the remaining traces of many cultures from ancient times. So what exactly are they? Let’s continue to explore the must-see spots below.
Going through 3 chambers
The first chamber: the highlight of the first chamber is the massive scene of stalactites hanging down. This creates associations with legendary characters, or the image of fairies dancing at the Dragon King’s wedding.
The second chamber: This is also the central area of the cave, with 4 large pillars and animal shapes. For example, birds, fish, and dancing dragons appear on the cliffs. You can also hear the sound of drums due to the wind blowing through the rocks.
The third chamber: the area at the end of the cave is shimmering with colors on the cliffs, reflecting light onto 3 clear lakes. This is also the place where, according to legend, May bathed her 100 children.
Traces of Soi Nhu culture
At the entrance of the cave, carbonated Melania shell sediments (freshwater snails) were found. These are also traces of the Soi Nhu culture that existed 124 years ago.
The Soi Nhu culture is a prehistoric culture discovered in 1964. The Soi Nhu culture is also known as the estuary cave culture, with main characteristics being snail shells, animal bones, etc.
Traces of prehistoric people
Traces of prehistoric people were also discovered at Thien Cung Cave based on stone tools on the cave walls. From this, it can be inferred that these are stone spears used by prehistoric people for self-defense and hunting.
The other caves in Halong Bay
Besides Thien Cung Grotto, the Halong Bay area also has many other famous caves such as Dau Go Cave, Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Me Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave,… Each cave has a different color, making the travel experience in Halong Bay extremely interesting.
Dau Go Cave
When introducing attractions near Thien Cung Cave, we must definitely mention Dau Go Cave, which was formed at the same time as Thien Cung grotto, located at an altitude of 27m.
Inside the cave, we can see three main compartments. The cave has a system of stalactites of various shapes, creating a brilliant natural picture.
Dau Go Cave is 16 minutes away from Thien Cung Cave. Normally, visitors will visit Dau Go Cave first and then start moving to Thien Cung Grotto.
Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave is located in the center of Halong Bay, belongs to Bo Hon Island. This cave is located near Luon Cave, Dau Go Cave. To get here, you will get off the boat at Bo Hon Island, then climb about 100 steps to reach the cave entrance.
The cave has two main compartments, one small space compartment and one larger space compartment. The entire cave space is covered with stalactites, and many interesting animal shapes can be seen. This is also a cave associated with Vietnamese folk legends (Thanh Giong). You can ask the guide to share more about these stories.
Luon Cave
Another cave is also located on Bon Hon Island. To get to the cave, visitors can kayak on the clear blue lake water to the main arched cave entrance of Luon Cave.
Luon Cave is attractive because of its poetic and charming natural beauty. This cave is between the majestic cliffs, with a clear blue lake and the sunlight shining. Especially on the cliffs, there is also the appearance of golden monkeys climbing.
Top 3 interesting activities in Thien Cung cave
When visiting Thien Cung grotto in particular and Halong Bay in general, there are many activities that tourists should experience. So, which activities should you do when going to Thien Cung Cave? Check out this below:
Take pictures to save memories
Besides exploring the unique space of Thien Cung Cave, to preserve those wonderful moments, it is indispensable to bring a camera or, phone to take beautiful pictures, memorable memories at Thien Cung grotto with relatives or friends.
Kayaking, cruising
Kayaking or cruising is an experience not to be missed when coming to Halong Bay. This is an ideal choice to immerse yourself in the poetic beauty of nature and enjoy peaceful moments.
Enjoying local cuisine
Besides visiting Thien Cung Cave, experiencing traditional Halong cuisine is indispensable. After a fun-filled trip, stopping by a local restaurant to enjoy traditional seafood dishes is a cultural experience you must try.
What can we prepare before going to Thien Cung Cave?
- You should bring sunscreen, hats, caps, sunscreen, and drinking water to avoid sunstroke.
- If you get motion sickness, you should take motion sickness medicine before departing.
- Pay attention to general hygiene
- Do not smoke, touch, or destroy the structures in the cave.
Hopefully, with the information about Thien Cung Cave that Halong Private Car has updated in the above article, you will have the best preparations for the upcoming wonderful trip!