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Wonders of the North: Huổi Cang and Huổi Đáp caves

 

Wonders of the North: Huổi Cang and Huổi Đáp caves
The cave complex of Huổi Cang and Huổi Đap has a unique ecosystem. — Photo dienbientv.vn

The first compartment is about 15m from the entrance of the cave. On the ceiling and on both sides of the cave are stalactites shaped like sharp claws. In other arc-shaped niches, there are stalactites shaped like bamboo shoots, Buddha statues and giant mushrooms. The stone pillars are about 4-5m high, 1.5-2m in diameter, covered with yellow and white stalactites. On the wall, there are strips of pure white or golden stalactites that have formed like waterfalls.

The second chamber is sunk deep into the ground. There are many stalactites with strange shapes and long ledges connecting the ceiling of the cave to the ground. There are many coral strips 8-10m long and nearly 10m wide.

On the walls and ceiling of the cave, stalactites fall down like silk ribbons. In particular, on the ceiling, stalactites clump together like clusters of crystal chandeliers with bells. Many stalactites are shaped like gold and silver waterfalls pouring down from above. Other stalactites look like animals such as rhinoceros and crocodiles.

The third compartment has a length of nearly 300m. At the entrance is a giant egg-shaped stalactite. This compartment is divided into two large alleys and small alleys. In each niche are stalactites with diverse shapes such as bells, sea lions and birds. On the ceiling and sides of the wall are yellow, white, and gray stone clouds that blend together.

Meanwhile, Huổi Đap Cave has a total length of 350m, divided into three main compartments. Its mouth is 3m wide, 1.5m high, and 7m deep.

The first compartment has a length of about 100m. The widest place is from 25-30m and the dome is 15-20m high.

There are many water basins inside Huổi Cang, Huổi Đap caves. — Photo Facebook of Huổi Cang, Huổi Đap scenic monument.

The cave complex was recognised as a national scenic relic in 2019.

With a system of pristine stalactites, and rich images that have been created by nature over thousands of years and are still being created today, Huổi Cang, Huổi Đap caves are truly beautiful. This is a proof of how wonderful the northwest can be and when the COVID-19 pandemic ends, you should visit at least once. — VNS

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