Along with famous landscapes on Xin Man land such as Tien waterfall, ancient rock fields, Suoi Thau steppe… Thien Thuy cave is a natural wonder with the attraction that nature favors this western land.
Crossing a distance of more than 2 km from the center of the commune with corn fields and green elm forests, our group went to Thien Thuy cave. Unlike other cave systems that have been studied in the province, Thien Thuy cave is located at an altitude of 1,200 above sea level, belonging to the Hoa Da mountain range (Khoang Pang) which is covered with clouds all year round of Nan Ma land. The guide for us was Mr. Giang Seo Din, a local commune official who knew the entrances and exits of the cave like the palm of his hand. After leading the group through the forest of Song Quan Su, he pointed to the narrow entrance of the cave. cool air. This is one of the 3 entrances to Thien Thuy’s store, the smallest and narrowest, only one person can fit in. After walking about 5 meters into the cave, we can feel the unique cool air of the cave, making everyone forget all their fatigue. after traveling under the sun in the dry season in Xin Man. Going about 10 meters deep, We encountered puddles of cool water more than 20 cm deep, partly forming the name Thien Thuy of this cave. Thien Thuy Cave is not an underground cave system that goes underground like other cave systems, but is located quite high on the top of the Nan Ma mountain range. Yet in the cave, there is still a source of fresh spring water that makes us admire the Creator. These cool puddles not only create coolness in the cave, create stalactites, but also serve as a source of water to serve the daily needs of people in long dry days. Located 13 km from the center of Coc Pai town Nan Ma village, Nan Ma commune is a famous place associated with many historical sites and beautiful natural landscapes. Thien Thuy Cave is not an underground cave system that goes underground like other cave systems, but is located quite high on the top of the Nan Ma mountain range. Yet in the cave, there is still a source of fresh spring water that makes us admire the Creator. These cool puddles not only create coolness in the cave, create stalactites, but also serve as a source of water to serve the daily needs of people in long dry days. Located 13 km from the center of Coc Pai town Nan Ma village, Nan Ma commune is a famous place associated with many historical sites and beautiful natural landscapes. Thien Thuy Cave is not an underground cave system that goes underground like other cave systems, but is located quite high on the top of the Nan Ma mountain range. Yet in the cave, there is still a source of fresh spring water that makes us admire the Creator. These cool puddles not only create coolness in the cave, create stalactites, but also serve as a source of water to serve the daily needs of people in long dry days. Located 13 km from the center of Coc Pai town Nan Ma village, Nan Ma commune is a famous place associated with many historical sites and beautiful natural landscapes.
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| Inside Thien Thuy cave is quite large with many stalactites in many shapes. |
According to a survey of scientists, Thien Thuy cave is made entirely of limestone, has a length of 340 m, the highest cave arch is 23 m, the main entrance of the small cave is located between natural stalactites of many shapes. feeling mysterious and beautiful. The stalactites of many shapes are arranged in layers from the top of the cave to the foot of the cave, forming fascinating labyrinthine passages. It takes a local who is familiar with the turns in the cave to guide them to the right path to the cave entrance on the other side of the mountain. Going deeper into the width and variety of shapes of stalactites increases, making visitors excited and admiring the creativity of nature.
Thien Thuy Cave is associated with one of the typical rituals of the H’mong community here, which is the ceremony of worshiping the Turtle Head Stone Statue taking place at the foot of Hoa Da Mountain, which has been maintained for a long time. The worshiping ceremony takes place on the 20th day of January every year, the place of worship is a stone slab shaped like a turtle’s head located at the foot of the mountain along the way to the cave entrance. To prepare for the ceremony, people here prepare offerings including a 50-60 kg pig, a rooster, a bottle of wine, a paper plate, 5 rice bowls, 5 incense cards… After preparing the offerings, the shaman lit 5 incense sticks to invite the gods to attend. The content of the prayer prays that the gods bless you with good health, no sickness, good weather, no pests and diseases, no pests, and good crops. … In addition, this place also retains unique cultural festivals such as Gau Tao, Forest offerings of the H’mong and Nung people. In 2014, Thien Thuy cave was recognized as a national scenic spot, affirming and preserving the magnificent beauty created by nature for thousands of years.
Nan Ma is located adjacent to Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province, is a trade gateway between the two provinces, so it has a lot of potential for tourism development. Together with the historical sediments, the bestowed natural landscapes and unique indigenous culture will be potential for tourism exploitation. Thien Thuy cave, protected and well exploited, will be a destination in the palace to discover the sunny and windy land of Xin Man and the ethnic minorities that still retain their cultural identity.
Source: Collected internet.