1. Introduction to Phong Nha Cave
2. How to get to Phong Nha Cave?
3. The best way to go to Phong Nha
You can easily get to Phong Nha from neighboring cities or Central Vietnam. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose the right vehicle for yourself. Some recommended means of travel to Phong Nha are motorbikes, buses, private cars, etc
3.1. Motorbike
If you like to explore the roads to Phong Nha by motorbike, you can choose one of two options.
Option 1: You can rent a motorbike and start your journey. Please note that you need to return to the starting point to return the motorbike.
Option 2: You can rent a motorbike tour service with the keyword “From Hue to Phong Nha by motorbike” or similar for other cities.
3.2. Bus
You can take a bus to Phong Nha from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An at a cost depending on your departure point.
You can search with the keyword “Bus Hue to Phong Nha” or similar with other cities.
3.3. Private car
If you are looking for a personalized trip with an English-speaking driver, aFPrivate car is the best choice for you. With this service, you can proactively schedule your trip and request sightseeing stops along the way.
Some suggestions for you about Private car:
Private car from Hue to Phong Nha: $99 for a 4-seat car and $124 for a 7-seat car.
Private car from Da Nang to Phong Nha: $152 for a 4-seat car and $165 for a 7-seat car.
Private car from Hoi An to Phong Nha: $152 for a 4-seat car and $165 for a 7-seat car.
Learn more about the best way to get to Hoi An from: Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An.
4. Discover the best things about Phong Nha Cave
Phong Nha Cave has many wonderful features that make it a world-class attraction. Here are some of the best things to explore in caves:
4.1 The cave has the longest water cave
Phong Nha Cave is the longest water cave in the world with a total length of 7729 meters. The cave has a 13,969m long underground river flowing through it, creating many beautiful waterfalls, ponds, and rapids. The water is clear and cool, you can see many species of fish and other underwater creatures swimming in it. The water cave is also home to several rare and endangered species.
4.2 The cave has the highest and widest cave entrance in the cave complex in Phong Nha-Ke Bang
The cave entrance of Phong Nha Cave is very impressive because it is the highest and widest cave entrance in the cave complex in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. The cave entrance is 20-25m wide and 10m high, looking like a giant archway leading into a mysterious world. The entrance is also surrounded by lush vegetation and limestone cliffs, creating a beautiful contrast between green and gray.
4.3 The cave has the most beautiful underground lake
One of Phong Nha Cave’s highlights is the underground lake in Bi Ky Cave. The lake is about 400 meters long, 50 meters wide, and has a depth of up to 13 meters. The lake is filled with turquoise water that reflects colorful stalactites and stalagmites on the ceiling and walls. The lake is also very calm and peaceful, you can hear the sound of water dripping from the rocks.
4.4 The cave has the most beautiful stalactite system, with the most strange shapes
Phong Nha Cave is famous for its magnificent stalactite system, considered the most beautiful in the world. Stalactites are formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate over millions of years and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Some stalactites look like animals, plants, people, or mythical creatures, and they are given names like “Lion,” “Fairy Cave,” “Royal,” and “Buddha.” The stalactites also come in a variety of colors, from white to yellow, pink, red, or brown depending on minerals and lighting.
5. Necessary information when coming to Phong Nha Cave
- Address: Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha Town, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, VietNam.
- Open time: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Entrance ticket: Adults: 150,000 VND/person – Children under 1.3m: Free
6. Other attractions and entertainment near Phong Nha Cave
Phong Nha Cave is not the only attraction in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. There are many other caves and natural places that you can visit and enjoy near the cave, such as:
6.1 Paradise Cave
Paradise Cave is another amazing cave in the park and it is the longest dry cave in Asia. The cave is also very beautiful with a wide and high entrance, wooden stairs, and a lighting system that helps highlight the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is also very spacious, and airy, and the temperature is always stable at 20 degrees Celsius.
6.2 Chay River – Dark Cave
Chay River – Dark Cave is an interesting, adventurous attraction combining a river and a cave. You can take a zipline across the Chay River, a clear blue river flowing through the park. You can also swim, kayak or canoe on the river and enjoy the mountain scenery. You can then enter the Dark Cave, a damp cave with no artificial light. You can explore the cave with a flashlight and see the bats, fossils, and mud puddles inside the cave.
6.3 Mooc Spring
Nuoc Spring is a natural stream rising from limestone mountains and forming a stream flowing through this National Park. The stream has a beautiful turquoise color, very fresh and clean. You can swim, kayak, or raft into the stream and enjoy the cool, refreshing water. You can also walk along the wooden bridge over the stream and see fish, flowers, and butterflies.
6.4 Hava Jade Valley
Hava Jade Valley is a hidden gem within the park and this is a valley with a turquoise river, waterfalls, and natural swimming pools. The valley is very peaceful and serene, surrounded by green trees and rocks. You can walk, swim, or relax in the valley and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility.
