|
|
 |
|
Attraction by destinations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thien Cung Cave ( Heaven Palace ) |
Location: Halong, Vietnam |
|
|
It is situated on the south-west side the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Halong City. The way to Thien Cung is a perilous one, covered on both sides by thick forest. After entering a narrow gate, the grotto’s 130-meter-long girth opens up. Getting in we are astonished by the very animated and splendid beauty which is made from stalactite. On the east wall of the grotto, there is a grandiose and imposing picture with characters of heroic tales.
Going out of the Thien Cung Grotto, we have a sensation of just having seen a unique, meticulous, interesting fine-art museum which is made by nature, but the pictures are made out of the imagination, ability and intellect of man.
This grotto is recently discovered, one of the most beautiful grottoes in Halong Bay.
Legend has it that a beautiful young lady named May (cloud), caught the eye of the Dragon Prince and he fell in love with her. They were betrothed, and their wedding lasted seven days and seven nights in the very centre of the grotto.
In honour of the wedding, small dragons flew about through the stalactites and stalagmites, elephants danced together happily, snakes twined themselves around trees and two stone lions danced with their manes flowing in the wind. A large elephant, smartly dressed, waited for the bride and the groom. The genies of the south and north stars also came to attend the banquet, and the atmosphere was definitely animated and lively. All these scenes have been seemingly fossilized in the grotto.
In the centre are four large pillars supporting the "roof of heaven.” From the base to the top, many strange images seem to live in the stone: birds, fish, flowers and even scenes of human life. On the north wall of the grotto a group of fairies seem to dance and sing in honour of the wedding. Under the immeasurably high roof, stalactites make a natural stone curtain. Somewhere there is the sound of a drum beating, but it is actually just the noise made by the wind blowing through stone.
Arriving at the last partition of the grotto, a natural gushing stream of water babbles throughout the year. Here are three small ponds of clear water. Legend has it, that this was where May bathed her 100 children, bringing them up wisely and happily into adolescence. One path meanders out of the grotto; it was the way May, together with 50 of her children, took to harvest new lands. The 50 remaining children, together with their father, were left to build the native land. Left behind by the mother was the natural stream described above.
|
|
|
Related tours |
|
|
 Vietnam holiday 14 days |
|
|
Huong Hai Junk - 02days 01night |
|
|
Huong Hai Junk- 03days 02nights |
|
|
Dragon's Pearl Junk - 02days 01night |
|
|
Vietnam impression. |
|
|
|
|
More attraction |
|
|
Lang Co Beach |
|
|
Tien Son Grotto |
|
|
Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands) |
|
|
Cat Ba island |
|
|
Nhi Thanh grotto |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
Travel help corner
We are always willing to help all travelers to Vietnam. You can get our valuable guides about accommodations, visa granting, transportation in Vietnam, etc just by posting your question here
|
|
 |
|
|
| Lastest questions by visitor |
|
|
Hi, We are arriving in Hanoi with two families ( including 4 kids). What do you recommend we see? ... Renae - AU |
|
|
Post:
3/10/2010
|
Detail |
|
|
|
Is it safe over there I know someone that was in the military that wants to visit is it approved by ... Bobbie jensen - VN |
|
|
Post:
2/28/2010
|
Detail |
|
|
|
Hi I'm confused about what currency to have for a holiday in vietnam some say use usd only and ... Jo Ward - AU |
|
|
Post:
2/27/2010
|
Detail |
|
|
|
View all
Post question
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
Waytovietnam.com Co.,Ltd, Address: A8 - Vietnam Economic Times Villas, Mai Dich str, Cau Giay Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel:+84.4.3755 7542, Hot line: +84.983 034 212 Email:
|
|
 |
|
