Return to Cao Bang to visit Nguom Ngao cave

(SGTT) – Located nearly 5km from Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao cave was discovered in 1921, put into operation in 1996 and recognized as a national scenic spot in 1998. Nguom Ngao cave is considered a destination. attractions that tourists should visit when coming to Cao Bang.

(SGTT) –  Located nearly 5km from Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao cave was discovered in 1921, put into tourist operation in 1996 and recognized as a national scenic spot in 1998. Nguom Ngao cave is considered a destination. attractions that tourists should visit when coming to Cao Bang.

According to Vietnamplus, Nguom Ngao cave is located in the heart of a mountain in Gun village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

Nguom Ngao in Tay language means "Tiger's Cave". Legend has it that, in the past, there were many fierce tigers living in the cave, people set traps to catch all tigers and have since lived peacefully. Therefore, the Tay people named the cave Nguom Ngao. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

However, there is also another legend about the name Nguom Ngao, that is because an underground stream with accumulations of pebbles up to meters high escapes to the Quai Son River, murmuring day and night, emitting a sound echoing into the cave wall. like the roar of a tiger, thus becoming a moving name. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

In 2018, Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark was recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark, accordingly, Nguom Ngao Cave is also one of the typical heritage sites in the tourist route "Experience the local culture. land in wonderland". Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

In the cave, there are many stalactites, stalagmites, columns, curtains, ledges... of all shapes, associated with coral trees, ships, gold waterfalls, silver waterfalls, upside down lotus stands, lonely stone columns or terraces. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

The shimmering landscape in Nguom Ngao cave. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

Many nooks and crannies can only be reached by one person, or there are stalactites from the ceiling of the cave that suddenly block the path, and you have to bend over to cross. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

Stalactites in the cave have a different color from other local caves because of the amount of calcium mixed with many impurities, reflecting shimmering and fanciful light. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

Prominent among the stalactites are the upside-down lotus and lonely stone columns. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

The deeper you go into the heart of the cave, the more shimmering and captivating the beauty becomes. Photo: Xekoodes Cuong Nguyen

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