Sung Sot Cave in Ha Long Bay - A unique masterpiece of nature.
Sung Sot Cave is one of the destinations not to be missed when coming to Ha Long Bay - Quang Ninh. The first time you set foot here, visitors will certainly be extremely surprised by the shimmering and magical beauty of the cave.
In 2012, Sung Sot Cave entered the top 10 most beautiful caves in the world voted by the Czech Association of Travel Agents and Brokers.
Where is Sung Sot Cave?
Sung Sot Cave is located on Bo Hon island, in the center of Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.
About the origin of the unique name "Sung Sot Cave": In 1901, a French scientist visited this place and named the cave "Grotte de la surprise" - the cave of surprise and amazement. .
According to ancient legends about the history of Sung Sot cave, after defeating the An invaders, Thanh Giong rode the clouds to heaven, leaving behind his sword and precious horse to reassure the people and ward off evil spirits and demons. The place where all traces of the heroic and glorious battles of the past are preserved is Sung Sot cave. The small ponds and lakes in the cave are also the footprints left by horses in the past.
What is beautiful about Sung Sot Cave in Ha Long Bay?
The road to Sung Sot cave is hidden under forest foliage.
When setting foot on Bo Hon island, visitors will have to climb up 50 high stone steps and then continue down 10 stone steps to reach the cave entrance and explore Sung Sot cave. The path to the cave passes through the forest foliage, joined by steep stone steps
Visitors must squeeze through a narrow gap in the rock to enter the cave with an area of ​​nearly 12,200 square meters and about 30 meters high. Following the 800m long stone road, the beauty of Sung Sot cave gradually appears magical and enchanting in the eyes of visitors.
The masterpiece located inside the cave causes "shock" and amazement.
Located in the central area of ​​the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave is the most beautiful and spacious cave in Ha Long Bay. With a total area of ​​more than 10,000 square meters, this place is like an Opera House in the middle of the sea with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites with unique shapes that cannot be found anywhere else.
One of the special features of Sung Sot Cave is its contrasting beauty. Just step through the small and narrow cave entrance and you will reach the large cave with countless beautiful shimmering stalactites. This contrast makes many tourists surprised, far beyond human imagination. Just passing through a small gap in the rock feels like you've entered a beautiful, magical world.
At an altitude of about 25 meters above sea level, the cave consists of two main compartments with their own magnificent and attractive beauty. The first compartment is about 30 meters high and is considered a waiting room before entering the second compartment. Visitors will follow a narrow stone road with light support from low street lamp posts that serve as both road markers and decorative and lighting objects.
The cave is divided into two compartments, creating spacious auditoriums. Both sides of the walkway are adorned with lighting columns, enhancing the magical beauty of this landscape. The second compartment opens up a completely different scene. The cave is vast and can accommodate thousands of people at the same time.
Going deep inside, rocks with many unique shapes such as Thanh Giong, swords, stone statues of elephants, seals... gradually appear along the path, bringing excitement. Not only possessing natural beauty, Sung Sot Cave also attracts tourists with mysterious legends and many stories between the realm of dreams and reality.
Legend has it that after defeating the An enemy and successfully completing his noble mission, Thanh Giong rode a cloud to the sky, leaving the villagers a sword and precious horse to reassure and ward off evil spirits. the devil. This is also the place where traces of last year's battle are kept with many small ponds and lakes around the cave that look like horse footprints.
Following the trail inside the cave up to the exit, visitors will be even more surprised when they get lost in the picturesque "Royal Garden". From the small clear lake, the charming hydrodynamic scenery and lush green plants seem to make this place full of life. From time to time, I can hear the sound of monkeys coming down here to look for fruit, making a noise in the vast space.
The majestic scenery of Sung Sot Cave is one of the reasons why people in Ha Long Bay can confidently affirm that this land is not only beautiful because of its majestic nature but also because of its legendary caves. Mysterious and magical, blessed by nature. Surely this is a place you cannot miss if you visit Ha Long Bay.
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