Quang Binh owns many beautiful cave systems that attract people’s eyes with their mysterious beauty. One of them is Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh, which is likened to a “stalactite castle”. The cave has a majestic beauty with stalactites stacked on top of each other, layer upon layer, the stalactites have a somewhat strange shape but attract people’s eyes.
Visiting the cave, everyone will be amazed by the seemingly unreal beauty here. Surely this will be a destination not to be missed if you are planning to travel to Quang Binh. Join Traveloka to learn more about this place to pocket experience for your upcoming trip!
Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh, has a beauty like a fairyland. @phongnhakebang
Learn more about Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
Quang Binh is extremely famous for its massive and beautiful cave system. And Tien Son Cave Quang Binh is one of the beautiful caves that cannot be missed. Tien Son Cave Quang Binh is located halfway up the mountain, about 200m above the ceiling of Phong Nha Cave, it is likened to a stalactite castle or a paradise because of its eye-catching beauty.
Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh is a dry cave along with Phong Nha Cave, a water cave. These two caves are called by many people as “twin cave masterpieces” because the two caves are only about 200m apart, one dry and one water, together creating the majesty of the cave system in Quang Binh.
Majestic stalactites in Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh. @leungderekc
Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh is 980m long, about 400m from the cave entrance, people will encounter a deep abyss of about 10m and then a nearly 500m long underground cave. Because the terrain of the cave is somewhat dangerous, when coming here, visitors are only allowed to visit the outside 400m from the cave entrance.
According to the scientific research report of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA), Tien Son Cave was formed tens of millions of years ago, created by water flowing through and then gradually hollowing out and eroding Ke Bang limestone mountain.
Over time, the geological formations that this mountain range may have been raised or lowered caused the rocks to collapse and block the flow, creating Tien Son Cave above and Phong Nha Cave with an underground river flowing through. Perhaps that is why these two caves are known as “twin caves”.
Phong Nha Cave is a water cave known as the twin of Tien Son Cave. @gaduc.
Legend of Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
Coming to Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh, people can not only admire the majestic beauty of nature but also listen to the stories that have been passed down from ancient times by the local people here. According to the story, this place is associated with the story of a brave young man and a fairy who kept the heavenly sword.
The orphan fisherman had a strong body and heroic spirit. When he learned that there was a water monster ravaging the people, and that the water monster had extraordinary power and could only be killed with the sword of Heaven. Hearing that a fairy was keeping the sword, he went everywhere to search for it.
After a long journey, he finally found the cave, and took advantage of the fairy’s inattention to take the sword and kill the monster, eliminating two people. When he completed his mission, he returned the sword and told the story, and the fairy sympathized with him. The two fell in love, and the cave became their rendezvous.
Later, the Jade Emperor learned the truth and sent someone down to the north to bring the fairy back. When she returned, the fairy was depressed and sad, while the young man was waiting anxiously. Touched by their love and loyalty, the Jade Emperor allowed the fairy to return to the lower world to tie the knot with the young man. At the same time, the Jade Emperor also gave a seal by transforming the cave where the two lived, which is today’s Tien Son cave, into a landscape resembling a heavenly palace as a blessing for the two. Perhaps that is why many people liken this place to a paradise cave or a fairyland cave.
A majestic view of Tien Son Cave. @caotruc_92
3. How to get to Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh is located about 45km northwest of Dong Hoi city center. Located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave cluster and is a famous tourist destination at home and abroad, the way to get there is quite easy to find. According to the experience of traveling to Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh, if departing from Dong Hoi city, visitors can choose to go by motorbike, car or taxi.
4. Discover the heavenly beauty of Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
Poetic beauty when going up to Tien Son cave
Following the road to Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh, people will admire the picturesque countryside. Looking down from above are the seasonal green and yellow rice fields, corn fields, and sugarcane fields at the foot of the distant hills. Coming here, you will feel like you are lost in a peaceful mountainous area, with mountains, rivers, and the slow pace of life of the villagers.
The dreamy beauty of the mountainous region in Quang Binh. @kell_ack
Visit the legendary “paradise” cave
As shared in the previous part, when visiting Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh , because the terrain of the cave is somewhat dangerous, visitors will only be able to visit 400m from the cave entrance. The cave has been renovated with a wooden staircase system for visitors to easily visit. People will have to climb about 600 stairs to reach the cave.
Stairs to go up to Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh. @leungderekc
Arriving there, visitors will be surprised as if they have just stepped into a fairyland. The rocks, as well as thousands of colorful stalactites with many strange shapes, create a magical atmosphere for the cave. Everyone will be amazed by the beauty that seems unreal in the world appearing right before their eyes.
With stalactites and stalagmites with magical and majestic shapes, creating an irresistible attraction for the cave. When the rocks and stalactites are tapped, they will create echoes like the sound of drums or gongs, creating the sound of melodious music. And that is also one of the unique highlights that is different from other cave systems.
Stalactites from above with strange shapes. @leungderekc
5. Ticket prices and some notes when visiting Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
Entrance fee to Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh
| Price list for visiting Tien Son Cave, Quang Binh | |
| Cave entrance ticket | Adults and children over 1.3m tall: 80,000 VND/person/turn Under 1.3m: Free admission |
| Transport boat | Visit 1 cave: 500,000 VND/round trip (Maximum 12 people including children Visit 2 caves Phong Nha and Tien Son : 500,000 VND/round trip (Maximum 12 people including children) |
| Tour guide service (Vietnamese) | Visit 1 cave: 200,000 VND/tour guide Visit 2 caves: 300,000 VND/tour guide |
Some notes when visiting the cave
If this is your first time visiting Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh , you should note the following information:
To avoid wasting time, everyone should check ticket prices and book tickets before arriving, or can book a guided tour for more convenience during travel.
Because the road to the cave is somewhat bumpy and involves a lot of walking, don’t forget to choose clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in.
To protect the natural landscape, when visiting, limit touching the artifacts in the cave.
Because of the unique terrain, high and somewhat winding, if your family has children or elderly people, you should consider before visiting.
Choose appropriate clothing to visit the cave. @lowkw4lity
Some information that MYTOUR.ASIA shares about Tien Son Cave in Quang Binh, hopefully will help everyone gain more experience for the upcoming cave exploration trip. Surely the majestic and unique beauty of the cave will not disappoint everyone.