Tien Son Cave, nestled within Vietnam‘s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, is set to welcome visitors again on December 21 after a three-year closure for extensive renovations.
The cave, a crucial part of the renowned Phong Nha cave system, underwent comprehensive upgrades and repairs, promising an enhanced experience for tourists.
Located 200 meters from the entrance of the famous Phong Nha Cave, Tien Son Cave demands a climb of 583 steps but rewards visitors with a 980.6-meter-long spectacle.
The cave’s strategic position halfway up a mountain offers stunning views, perched 200 meters above sea level and 120 meters over the Son River.
Initially discovered in 1935 and later opened for tourism in 2000, the cave holds historical significance. Recent improvements during the closure include revamped walkways, rest stops, and new vining flower-crafted roofs, ensuring safety and aesthetic appeal.
The highlight of the upgrade is a new glass bridge, nearly 100 meters above the Son River, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including rice, corn, and sugar cane fields.
Visitors can embark on a circular route inside the cave, exploring two distinct paths totaling 400 meters each. Natural geological formations, sculpted over millions of years, await deep within, offering a glimpse of nature’s artistic prowess.
Tickets for Tien Son Cave are priced at VND80,000 ($3.28) per visit, with free admission for children under 1.3 meters tall.
A sightseeing transport boat, accommodating up to 12 people, is available for VND550,000 ($22) round trip. For adventurers looking to explore both Phong Nha and Tien Son caves, the boat fee remains VND550,000 per trip.
