Quang Binh Paradise Cave is one of the best attractions in summer in Vietnam. If you have a plan to visit Quang Binh then this cave is definitely a place not to be missed.
Paradise Cave is one of the caves in the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park ecosystem, which means it would be very convenient if tourists added this location to their to-visit list in Phong Nha.
To reach the cave, you have to travel west along the Ho Chi Minh road for 16 km to Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province.
Discovered by experts from the British Royal Speleological Association in 2005 with a length of 31.4m, Paradise Cave is considered one of the most beautiful caves in Quang Binh because of the massive and sophisticated cave structure and the beautiful natural surroundings.
The cave was officially open for tourists in 2009 and attracts a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists.
Quang Binh province belongs to the north-central region of Vietnam, so the weather is strongly influenced by the tropical monsoon climate. There are two main seasons, the rainy season and the dry season.
You should come to Quang Binh Paradise Cave between the beginning of April and the end of August (the dry season). During this time, the weather is very dry and sunny, suitable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
For more detailed information, you can read our Best Time to Visit Phong Nha article.
Paradise Cave was created by ancient karst geology dating back 350-400 years. It has a small moderately steep entrance. When you reach the bottom, you will see a floor with a length of about 15m and various sparkling stalactites. If you enter the main part, you will notice a wide space with a width of up to 200m.
Its enchanting beauty has long been praised by many famous magazines around the world.
To set foot at Paradise Cave, you have to climb over 500 artificial stone steps that have been built around the mountainside leading to the cave entrance. All steps were created after the cave was discovered to help people climb more easily.
The rather long and challenging route is also a reason why the cave is becoming more and more interesting and attracting more tourists.
After passing 500 stone steps, you will experience a boat ride in the cave. These boats will be driven by the locals.
2.3. The Impressive System of Stalactites and Stalagmites
Upon entering the cave, you will surely be left speechless by the glittering and magnificent beauty of thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites. Stone blocks of various shapes reflect light throughout the cave, creating an extremely magical space. The entire cave contains enchanting layers of stalactites, which will give you moments of peace and relaxation.
Moreover, the cave is decorated with images of cultural symbols of the region, and many stone structures are made in the shape of terraced fields. In the center of the cave are the shape of rice paddies representing Vietnam's wet rice civilization along with wonderful stalactites in the shape of Champa tower.
It also has the palace of Quang Ham where the hanging stalactites remind people of a crystal curtain. What’s special is the lotus tower with a unique figure whose shape can change according to the viewing angle of the viewers.
The Paradise Cave also has a skylight, which is considered the meeting point of the earth and the sky. Therefore, when you come to this location, you will feel the warm, bright rays of sunlight shine down from the ceiling to the cave bed.
Quang Binh itself has the beautiful Kieu Cave and Vietnam also has many famous caves such as Nguom Ngao Cave, Mua Cave, the 7 Magnificent Halong Bay Caves, or the world's largest cave - Son Doong. But Paradise Cave possesses the following characteristics that these cave doesn’t have:
There is the longest dry cave in Asia with an artificial wooden bridge system to help ensure safety during the visit.
The 1000m long wooden way system is recognized as the longest wooden bridge in a cave in Asia.
The cave contains the most beautiful shimmering and fanciful stalactites and stalagmites in Asia.
Reading about it a hundred times is not as good as seeing it with your own eyes once. So IZITour wholeheartedly recommends you add exploring Quang Binh Paradise Cave to the list of things to do in Quang Binh.
