To explore Tien Canh cave, we were led by Dao ethnic people in Xuan Thuong commune (Bao Yen) along a small gravel road running along the edge of the forest.
The cave entrance is located in the middle of a dense forest, so this is one of the most mysterious caves that anyone who is adventurous and looking for unique beauty would like to explore during their Northwest travel itinerary.
According to the village elders in 1 Thau village, this mountain range and cave are closely associated with the life of the Dao people. People used to meet to discuss resistance plans, fight against invaders, and protect their homeland.
“During the resistance war against the US and the Northern border war, Tien Canh cave played a role in preserving the safety of local people. This is a safe hiding place for villagers to avoid bombs from American imperialist B52 planes and the pursuit of the enemy...", Secretary of Party Cell Ban Van Tai shared.
According to a survey by the Research and Collection Department (Lao Cai Provincial Museum), Tien Canh Cave has a total length of 158 m, the road is still quite difficult to travel because it has not been invested or renovated.
After going through more than 400 steps to Tien Canh cave, visitors will be immersed in a "fairyland" with the appearance of countless colorful stalactites and especially the extremely hot temperature. Cool, suitable for hot summer days.
The cave has 3 areas that converge with distinct, unrelated features of stalactites and natural landscapes, creating an attractive spot for tourists who like adventure and discovery tourism. Overall, the cave's roof resembles the jaws of a dragon opening wide, yawning after centuries of sleeping peacefully in the middle of majestic nature.
Stepping through the cave entrance is Son Trang cave with a brown cave ring, gentle cave floor and stone patterns like terraced fields of miniature high mountains. This is the area with the highest concentration of stalactites, forming a majestic mountain and forest. . Standing at different angles, each person is immersed in their own emotions, but there is one thing they have in common that cannot be denied: seeing the beauty of this landscape.
The next area is named Aquarium by locals. On the coral reef, the stalactites are skillfully shaped into the shape of a statue of a mother holding her child in front of her chest. At the bottom, there are 3 stone pillars connecting to the top of the cave like a gate pillar before entering the aquarium, the natural gate opens to the whole world. a magnificent and unique natural building.
A special thing when exploring Tien Canh cave is the magic of the stone slabs and stone pillars. They have a resonant connection with each other so that when we lightly tap them, they will create a strange range of sounds like gongs or drums.
With values of history, aesthetics, economic tourism, science, defense and security, in October 2019, Tien Canh cave landscape was ranked by Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee as a national monument and scenic spot. conscious.
