Not only famous for the beauty of the unique highland cultural identity, Bac Kan also owns beautiful natural landscapes, the most prominent of which is Hua Ma cave. This natural wonder is located halfway up Co Don mountain, mysteriously in the middle of the Ghost Forest, making visitors to Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan come to be curious and excited. Hua Ma Cave is not just a beautiful natural landscape, but hidden deep inside are fascinating stories associated with mysterious legends. Hua Ma Cave makes people bewildered but forever remembered by its wild beauty but also full of artistic features created by the talented hands of nature.
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About Hua Ma Cave in Bac Kan
Hua Ma Cave is located in Quang Khe Commune, Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province, south of Ba Be Lake. This cave is located alone, halfway up the Lonely Mountain, surrounded by the mysterious Ghost Forest. During your visit to Ba Be Lake, don’t forget to visit this beautiful cave!
The journey to discover Hua Ma cave will bring you unforgettable emotions. Visitors to Ba Be lake tour from Hanoi can choose to travel by car or motorbike to the direction of Phu Thong town, continue to turn left and continue for 40km along provincial road 258 to reach Ba Be National Park. Here, stop to rest and explore Ba Be lake before continuing south to reach the foot of Co Don mountain. Hua Ma Cave is located right in the middle of the mountain, you need to climb gentle steps to reach the cave entrance.
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Road to Hua Ma Cave
The mysterious legend of Hua Ma cave in Bac Kan
Hua Ma Cave not only fascinates tourists near and far with its unique natural beauty, but also arouses their curiosity with mysterious stories and legends. It is said that, in the past, the Ghost Forest was a residence of demons, and the howls of every evening coming from this forest made everyone in awe.
One day, a general was patrolling the banks of the Leng River, and stopped to rest. However, as soon as he reached the river, his horse neighed loudly and resolutely turned his head. At the same time, he heard a noise echoing from Hua Ma cave. The strange general asked the villagers, and was told that the sound was the cry of the soldiers fighting the enemy. They entrenched in the cave and then the enemy blocked the entrance of the cave, all of them lost their lives and could not escape.
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Quan Am statue is worshiped in the cave
When the general heard the story, he ordered the soldiers to camp and cut horses for sacrifices. Miraculously, the crying was no more. From then on, Hua Ma cave suddenly sprouted beautiful stalactites, becoming more and more mysterious and splendid day by day. Perhaps, it is because of the mysterious legend and unique beauty that Hua Ma cave has been named the first wonder of Bac Kan cave.
The wild beauty of Hua Ma cave in Bac Kan
Hua Ma Cave was once a land of solitude and wilderness, unknown to anyone. It was not until 2007 that Hua Ma cave was discovered and officially exploited for tourism services. Today, Hua Ma cave has become the first wonder of Bac Kan – attracting a huge number of Bac Kan tourists every year.
Passing the steps, Hua Ma cave appears with a mysterious wild beauty. Right in front of the cave, visitors can see the words “Hua Ma is the first wonder of the cave” – ​​a testament to the unique beauty of Hua Ma cave. Standing from here looking out, you can admire the beautiful charming scenery of the mountains, with the peaceful Leng river flowing between the vast mountains and forests.
Hua Ma Cave is located at an altitude of 350m above sea level. The space inside the cave is very cool with a length of about 700m, a width of about 1ha with a ceiling of 40-50m high. The air inside the cave is fresh, connected to create a spacious open space that is very convenient for visitors to move and visit.
The surface of Hua Ma cave is mostly flat and easy to walk, sometimes there are a few steps and soft winding mounds like the poetic terraced fields of the Northeast mountains. Going 15m deep from the entrance of the cave, visitors can see ash-colored and red-gray clay blocks, which are said to store ancient crockery items dating back to the Le Dynasty.
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The deeper you move into the cave, the more you will be surprised by the mysterious beauty of Hua Ma cave. Under natural light, the cliffs and stalactites become more shimmering and fanciful than ever. Many tourists traveling to Bac Kan are also interested in imagining, comparing and associating the shape and nuances of each stalactite block. In the middle of the cave, visitors can see many stone pillars, with a height of 10-15m. Most impressive are the intricately carved pattern lines.
In particular, the most famous magical stalactites at Hua Ma cave can be mentioned as the pen tower, Tang Tang teachers and students, the tidal session, lotus flowers, etc. Deep inside the cave is designed with a system shimmering lights, creating a feeling that the whole space is gilded mysterious and magical than ever.
Traveling to Bac Kan next to Ba Be Lake, Dau Dang Waterfall, Puong Cave, etc., do not miss the opportunity to admire the mysterious and impressive beauty of Hua Ma Cave. Surely the journey to experience and explore this magnificent cave will bring you unforgettable experiences.
Source: Collected internet.