Central Vietnam cave reopens to guests after three years

Tien Son Cave possesses multiple-shaped stalactites. Picture by VnExpress/Van An

Tien Son Cave is located within the residential space of Phong Nha City, a part of the service-administrative subdivision of Phong Nha – Ke Bang Nationwide Park. Positioned midway up the mountain, the 980.6-meter-long cave is located 200 meters from the doorway of world-famous Phong Nha Cave. Tien Son is an integral a part of the expansive Phong Nha cave system.

Requiring a climb of 583 steps for entry, the cave is perched at an elevation of 200 meters above sea degree, towering 120 meters above the Son River. With temperatures starting from 18 to twenty levels Celsius, the cave is cool throughout summer season months whereas remaining heat throughout winter time.

Historic paperwork reveal that Tien Son Cave was found by locals in April 1935. The day after its discovery, the colonial administrator of central Vietnam, the job title of which was Kham Su Trung Ky in Vietnamese, visited the cave, resulting in its preliminary title Kham Su Cave.

A few of the stalactites inside Tien Son Cave seem as if they’re dripping down from the ceiling. Picture by VnExpress/Van An

In 1999, the Royal British Cave Affiliation performed a survey of the cave, resulting in its opening for tourism on April 9, 2000. Since then, Tien Son Cave has welcomed tens of hundreds of holiday makers yearly.

Enhancements made throughout the closure embody the refurbishment of walkways, rest-stops, photo-worthy spots, and roofs crafted from native vining flowers.

A brand new glass bridge is now open, offering guests with panoramic views of rice, corn, and sugar cane fields on the mountain’s base. The glass bridge is sort of 100 meters above the Son River.

The stalactites within the cave show a vibrant array of colours. Picture by VnExpress/Van An

Contained in the cave, guests can take a round route with two separate paths, every 400 meters lengthy, from entrance to exit. Deep inside, they will marvel at pure geological formations which have advanced over thousands and thousands of years.

Tickets for Tien Son Cave price VND80,000 ($3.28) per go to, whereas these below 1.3 meters tall get pleasure from free admission. The sightseeing transport boat is out there for VND550,000 ($22) spherical journey, accommodating a most of 12 individuals. For guests opting to discover each Phong Nha and Tien Son caves, the boat charge stays VND550,000 per journey.