Quang Hanh Grotto – Halong bay Vietnam

July 20th , 2010 → 10:58 pm @ cruisinghalongbay

Located 9 km west of Cam Pha, Quang Hanh Grotto is the longest grotto in Halong Bay. It is 1,300 m long, and stretches throughout the stone mountain of Quang Hanh. The French named it “Le Tunnel,” or Tunnel Grotto. Quang Hanh Grotto is accessible by either boat or car, but the entrance only appears [...]

Category : Halong Bay Grottoes

Thien Cung or Heavenly Palace Grotto – Halong bay Vietnam

July 20th , 2010 → 10:51 pm @ cruisinghalongbay

This recently discovered grotto is one of the most beautiful in Halong Bay. Thien Cung is situated on the southwest side of the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Halong City. It is located in a small range of islands that resemble a throne embracing two superb grottoes at its core. The way [...]

Category : Halong Bay Grottoes

Dau Go Driftwood Grotto – Halong Bay Vietnam

July 20th , 2010 → 10:47 pm @ cruisinghalongbay

Dau Go Grotto is found on Driftwood Island, formerly known as Canh Doc Island. The name Driftwood Grotto comes from the popular story of the resistance war against the Nguyen Mong aggressors. In a decisive battle, Tran Hung Dao was given an order to prepare many ironwood stakes to be planted on the riverbed of [...]

Category : Halong Bay Grottoes

Sung Sot Grotto Halong Bay

November 27th , 2009 → 3:24 am @ cruisinghalongbay

Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sot or Surprise Grotto is on Bồ Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Hạ Long Bay. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks. Inside, it [...]

Category : Halong Bay Grottoes

The Trinh Nu Grotto

November 27th , 2009 → 3:06 am @ cruisinghalongbay

The Trinh Nu Grotto or Virgin Grotto is situated on the island range of Bồ Hòn in the system comprising the Sửng Sôt Grotto, Ðộng Tiên Lake and Luồn Grotto. It is 15 km south of Bãi Cháy Beach. For fishermen, the Virgin Grotto is their house, but for young lovers, it is considered as [...]

Category : Halong Bay Grottoes