Dark and Bright caves located in the protected area of the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve. This cave has background deep into the sea, and the ceiling is awash. In Dark and Bright caves, there are a lot of emulsions with different shapes. This is a place to anchor and a safe shelter of fishermen in the rainy season. Visitors will be overwhelmed by the poetic and pristine beauty of this cave.
When you come to the Dark cave, you have to bring a flashlight to see the cave. The Dark cave is 315 m long, there are many stalactites with different shapes. In the middle of the cave, there is a hot spring, therefore, the temperature in the cave is usually 2-3° C higher than the outside temperature.

Dark-cave

 

Next to the Dark cave, visitors may visit the Bright cave. This cave is short, only about 100 m, so the cave always receives light from two caves which are the Dark cave and Dia Linh cave.

Bright-Cave

It is the perfect place for you to combine the beauty of the cave at the bay, as well as participate in sports activities you love. To explore the cave, visitors do not have to climb on the stone steps, you will use Kayak, this is also one of the most attractive activities. With the kayak, visitors can get closer to the foot of the mountain, discover the beauty of nature, the excitement of water erosion at the foot of the limestone mountains, and the bravery of the vegetation here. Tourists will go kayaking and row into the cave to feel the beauty of the stalactites on the ceiling as well as take the beautiful photos. Dropping the kayak and slowly watching the scenery, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the peace between the sea and the mountain will certainly be memorable experiences you are still searching for between the crowded and bustling life.

Overview about Halong Bay

Other main attractions in Halong Bay: Surprising caveThien Canh Son CaveVung Vieng fishing villageCua Van fishing villageTitop IslandThien Cung GrottoFighting Cocks IsletStone Dog Islet

Cruises which visit Dark & Bright Caves:  Stellar Cruise; Aclass Cruise; Azalea Cruise; Orchid Cruise; Peony Cruise; Maya Cruise; Bhaya Classic Cruise

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