A new cave which is considered to be the most beautiful cave of Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Islands area has been discovered earlier this month in Viet Hai commune, Cat Hai district (Haiphong).
The cave, named Golden Fruit Cave, was discovered in pristine state, not influenced by human encroachment. It is located at the height of about 25 - 30m [above the sea level], more than 30m wide and nearly 100 meters deep. Local government assess that it is one of the most beautiful caves in the Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Islands area by its diversity of natural architectural characteristics.
The cave is divided into two compartments, each of which has a different type of stalagtites and stalacmites in their original state. The outer compartments has flat ground with many wall and ceiling stalagmites that sparklingly reflect the lights to create so beautiful view. The second compartment looks like a exhibition gallery of sculpture figures done by creative and talented artists.
Golden Fruit Cave
Mr. Vu Tien Bay, head of Cat Hai district tourist department, said the Golden Fruit Cave is a newly discovered cave at Cat Ba. If properly invested, the cave would certainly be a new tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists.
The road from Cat Ba tourist center to the Golden Fruit Cave should go through pristine forests, under foliages of many valuable trees and rare herbs. This makes the trip so special and enjoyable!
However, because the Golden Fruit Cave is located at the core area of the Cat Ba world biosphere reserve and Cat Ba national park, Hai Phong city government is carefully considering wherether to exploit it to serve tourism or not.
Cat Ba Islands have many beautiful grottoes and caves open for tourism, such as Thien Long Grotto, Trung Trang Grotto, Military Medicine Grotto, Marble Grotto Mr. Chung Cave , Madame Don Cave, Anh Ma cave, Dang cave, etc. Each year these caves and grottoes attract thousands of tourists to visit, bringing great economic benefits to the locality.