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| Luon Cave in Halong Bay |
Situated on Bo Hon Island, 14km south of Bai Chay Beach is the Luon Grotto. In front of the grotto is Con Rua Islet, and the Sky Gate is on the right. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water.
Luon Cave of Halong Bay
At the water-level, an arched entrance leads to the grotto, just at the base of the island. Luon Cave is 60m long, its height varying between 205m to 4m according to the state of the tide. Only small boats or rubber boats which should be equipped with safety floats can enter. Passing through the pretty entrance, you come across a tranquil round lake, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high dangerous stone walls. Benjamin fig trees shade the landscape and many orchids hang their sweet-scented flowers. In the lake, many species abound: shrimp, fish, crab and cuttlefish.
Luon Cave is one of rare caves in Ha long bay. This cave is suitable for those who like to discover Ha long by kakyak, a new attractive kind of tour appear in Ha long in recently year. The beauty of the site is the mingling of a number of factors: the mountain's size and form, the color of the water and the clouds.
- Vietnam Travel Guide
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