Hang Dau Go

Halong Bay


This huge cave consists of three chambers reached via 90 steps. Inside, ceilings soar up to 25m high, while some rather disco-festive lighting illuminates a wacky array of stalactites. The cave derives its name from the role it played during 13th-century battles with the Mongolians when locals stored wooden stakes, used to destroy invading ships, in the third chamber.


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