Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave)

Located in the center of Halong Bay, Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave) is known as one of the most beautiful caves of this bay with not only stunning scenery but also magical values of geology, geomorphology and formation history of Halong Bay. This is an ideal destination for many tourists. and researchers.

The cave has a typical structure of veranda caves, with the cave bottom higher than the sea surface, even with a portion of the entrance immersed into the seawate. Once visiting this cave, you should bring torches in order to discover the cave and watch beautiful stalagmites and stalactites which appears everywhere and makes the cave more special..

Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave)

In addition, tourists can admire limestone lofts hanging on the wall, which are relics of the geological history of Halong Bay and have been formed for thousands of year. Perhaps, you even be surprised by the small animals living inside the cave because they can survive in the dark environment. 

This cave has two chambers in total. The first chamber has many stalagmites rising from the ground and linking the ground to the ceiling while the second chamber will lead you to a small close lake with shallow water which was surrounded by limestone mountains, where fairies came here for bathing and sleeping according to legends of local residents. It’s the reason why this place is named “Fairy Lake Cave”

According to scientists, many limestone lofts hanging on the wall of the cave are relics of relatively solid formations of CaCO3 that have been eroded by flows of groundwater having occurred over a period of thousands of years.

Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave)

The best way to visit Fairy Lake Cave is by kayaking or rowboat of local people because this cave is quite dark and wet. Halong Bay Cruise Deals provides kayaking and rowboat services if you book tours and want to discover diverse places in Halong Bay by cruising.

Thanks to not only the scientific value of geology and geomorphology, biodiversity but also unique beauty, Fairy Lake Cave attracts the curiosity of visitors who want to discover the magical beauty of creator.

If you have a chance to visit Halong Bay, we hope that you won’t miss out this awesome destination. Please contact us for cruising itineraries to explore Ho Dong Tien!