Ha Long is famous for its beautiful caves, including Kim Quy Cave. So do you know where is Kim Quy Ha Long Cave and what is so attractive to tourists? Please refer to the article below to learn more about this famous place.
Where is Kim Quy Cave in Ha Long?
Kim Quy cave is located on Dam Nam island, located at an altitude of 187m, with the front area being Dam Bac island and behind Soi Sim island in Bai Tu Long bay. The whole cave has a total length of 100m and a width of 10m. Kim Quy Ha Long cave is associated with the legend of the Golden Turtle tradition. 
Kim Quy Cave is located on Dam Nam Island Legend has it that Kim Quy Cave is the last resting place of the Golden Turtle. After receiving the sword from King Le Loi, the turtle moved to the East Sea area. When the turtle moved to Ha Long, he saw that there were many demons, so he asked to stay to eliminate the demon. After fighting all the monsters on Ha Long Bay, the Golden Turtle was too exhausted and petrified in a cave. Since then, people here often call it Kim Quy Cave and still keep the image of the Golden Turtle sleeping in a sleeping position. 
The cave is associated with the legend of the Golden Turtle
How to get to Kim Quy Ha Long Cave?
Ha Long travel experience , to get to Kim Quy cave first you need to move to Tuan Chau ferry. Starting from the center of Ha Long, you can go in the direction of Cai Lan Street to Noi Bai – Ha Long Expressway / National Highway 18 -> turn to the 2nd exit to go roundabout to Tuan Chau. When you reach the roundabout, you turn to Ngoc Chau street and take the 3rd turn -> to continue straight to the Tuan Chau ferry.
The total distance is 13.1km and it takes 17 minutes to travel. From Tuan Chau ferry, to visit Kim Quy Ha Long cave, you need to rent a yacht or boat with a distance of 10km. 
How to get to Kim Quy Ha Long Cave?
Admire the beauty of Kim Quy Cave in Ha Long
Exploring Kim Quy Cave in Ha Long, you will admire the beautiful scenery and have many interesting experiences. Those are milky white stalactites that are let down from the ceiling of the cave creating a fanciful scene, something you can only see in movies. When moving deep inside the Kim Quy Ha Long cave , you will see the image of small puddles of water murmuring day and night and having fresh cool water all year round. The deeper you go into the cave, the more you think you are “lost” in the middle of paradise. 
Admire the beauty of Kim Quy Cave in Ha Long
Perhaps what attracts visitors when coming to Kim Quy Cave is that the light system is projected inside the natural cave, along with colorful lights around. When admiring from above, visitors will see enough colors reflected in the water surface and beautiful stone wall. Along with that, the sound of murmuring spring water makes it even more attractive to visitors to this place. 
Beautiful stalactites and stalactites
The innermost compartment of Kim Quy Ha Long cave is the battle of Bach Dang stake by Tran Hung Dao to defeat the Mong Nguyen army. Currently, the wooden stakes on the Bach Dang River still exist to this day, with a total of 30 stakes plugged into the river made from solid ironwood. Visiting Kim Quy Cave, you can not only admire the wonderful beauty of the Creator, but also witness the historical battle of the nation. 
A masterpiece from nature bestowed on Ha Long Bay
Associated with the battle of Bach Dang
Explore other beautiful caves near Kim Quy Cave
Experience going to Kim Quy Ha Long Cave , you can combine visiting famous caves that are loved by many tourists such as:
– Sung Sot Cave: Famous for the fanciful beauty of stalactites, the deeper you go into the cave, the more surprised you will be. Sung Sot Cave was discovered by the French in 1901, dubbed the “cave of wonders”. The cave is divided into 2 main compartments with stone blocks and lighting systems with many shapes such as the statue of Saint Giong, ancient trees, village bamboo ramparts… 
Combined visit to Sung Sot cave
Thien Cung Cave: located on Dau Go Island, about 4km from the tourist pier, is a favorite place for many tourists when coming to Ha Long. However, the way to move inside the cave is quite difficult and conquers many tourists. Once inside, you will be amazed by the beauty of the stalactites and the variety of unique shapes. The area at the end of the cave are small gurgling streams of water combined with the sunlight to create a charming painting.
– Dau Go Cave: Has a total area of about 5000m2, divided into 3 main compartments with beautiful stalactites. In it, the first compartment is a giant cave painting with a large dome. Next is the second compartment sketching the hidden flower clusters on the island and the third compartment is the large columns honed by nature. 
Visit the famous Dau Go cave
– Me Cung Cave: Dubbed the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, located on Lom Bo Island. From Titop island to Me Cung cave about 2km to the southwest, you will admire the extremely sophisticated stalactites that nature has bestowed on the beautiful Ha Long Bay.
Notes when visiting Kim Quy Ha Long Cave
Here are some useful information when visiting Kim Quy Ha Long Cave that you should not miss:
– The most ideal time to explore the beauty of Kim Quy Cave is from April to June. At this time, the weather is warm, sunny, cool and dry, suitable for boats to take tourists to visit.
In terms of clothing, you should choose loose, airy clothes and convenient sports shoes when moving in the cave.
– Bring a camera, phone to check-in to live virtual beautiful scenery inside the cave.
– Do not forget to bring motion sickness drugs, drinking water, flashlights, hats.
– Avoid throwing garbage, graffiti on the area inside the cave.
Kim Quy Ha Long cave is a famous and beautiful scenic spot that you should not miss when you have the opportunity to visit this beautiful coastal city. Hopefully with the information shared above will help you have a trip to Ha Long with many interesting experiences.
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