Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave
A majestic "Tiger Cave" with a 400-million-year history, concealing bizarre stalactites and underground rivers.
Cao Bang
Cave
Caving
Nguom Ngao Cave (meaning "Tiger Cave" in the local Tay language) is a unique site within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. This limestone cave attracts visitors with its incredible natural formations, such as the "Golden Waterfall" and the "Upside-down Lotus," which formed millions of years ago.
- Visit duration
1–2 hours
- Admission
45,000 VND
- Best months
Sep – Apr
- Opening hours
07:30–17:00
What you need to know
The cave was discovered in 1921 and recognized as a national natural monument. Its total length is over 2.1 km, though a well-equipped section of about 1 km with concrete walkways and lighting is accessible to tourists.
Main highlights include bizarrely shaped stalactite columns and the "Lonely Stone Pillar," which is tied to local legends. The cave also holds historical significance, having served as a shelter for locals in 1979. Visiting the cave is comfortable year-round thanks to its cool interior microclimate.
The dry season provides the most comfortable conditions for exploration. The walkways inside the cave are dry, and humidity is at its lowest.
On-site info
- How to get there
280 km from Hanoi or 60 km from Cao Bang City
- Routes
Standard (self-guided) and Adventure (with a guide)
- Cash
Ticket payment on-site
- Seasonality
Sunbeam effect can sometimes be observed in April