Visit Tham Om Cave

Chau Thuan Wards, Quy Chau District, Nghe An province, VietNam

Tham Om Cave is one of the interesting destinations that is especially loved by tourists. Visiting this place, you are easily “fascinated” by the rough cliffs, many strange shapes and historical stories of the ancient Vietnamese people.

Hang Thẩm ỒmTham Om Cave – A destination not to be missed when traveling to Nghe An (Photo: collectibles)

Tham Om Cave  is created by nature in a variety of ways, containing many archaeological values ​​and carrying a mystery. There are many artifacts made of stone, bronze, animal bones and teeth, etc. If you have the opportunity  to travel to Nghe An,  do not forget to explore this place right away.

1. A little bit about Tham Om Quy Chau Nghe An cave

Tham Om Cave is located at an altitude of 15m above sea level, the mouth of the cave is northeast. This place contains many wild features and fossils of teeth and bones that are worth learning and discovering today.

1.1. Where is Tham Om Cave?

Tham Om Cave  is located in Quy Chau district, Nghe An province, about 7km from road 48 . The cave has a diverse structure, with rough cliffs, many strange shapes. Through surveying and excavation, archaeologists have discovered countless artifacts, proving that this was the residence of the ancient Vietnamese about 200,000 years ago.

Hang Thẩm ỒmTham Om Cave is located in the limestone mountains of Quy Chau district (Photo: collectibles)

1.2. Ticket price to visit Tham Om cave

Traveling to Tham Om cave is also the time when you can go down the history to ancient times. The cultural features of the ancient Vietnamese people will appear before their eyes. Along with that are stalactites, sediments, and extremely attractive steep cliffs. Tham Om Cave has  free admission  and operates all day. Therefore, you should visit this place on the nearest occasion to discover new things.

Hang Thẩm ỒmTham Om is one of the most mysterious caves in Vietnam (Photo: collectibles)

1.3. History of Tham Om Cave

Tham Om Cave was discovered and excavated in 1975. Archaeologists have found artifacts made of stone, bronze, fossilized animal teeth and bones. At the same time, this place also reflects the life of the ancient Vietnamese people.

In particular, the Tham Om people are the earliest known and modern people in our country. According to the Thai transliteration, “Sham Om” means big cave. It welcomes a large number of tourists every year.

Hang Thẩm ỒmThe wild beauty in the cave (Photo: collectibles)

2. What’s attractive about Tham Om Cave?

Tham Om Cave is considered a natural masterpiece for Nghe An province. If you want to discover, experience and evaluate yourself, visit this place in the nearest day.

2.1. Discover the magnificent nature around Tham Om cave

When you come to Tham Om Quy Chau cave, Nghe An, you will clearly feel the majestic and unspoiled nature of the mountains and forests. At the same time, the sound of birds singing and the cool climate make the trip more interesting.

Hang Thẩm ỒmMagnificent nature around the cave (Photo: collectibles)

2.2. Admire the wild beauty inside Tham Om cave

Inside the cave is a typical weathering phenomenon of limestone mountains eroded by running water. The deeper you go, the more you can admire the image of stalactites, large cliffs, many diverse and unique shapes. All seem to have a hand of nature bestowed upon the world.

Hang Thẩm ỒmInside the cave (Photo: collectibles)

2.3. Enjoy rustic specialties at Tham Om cave

Coming to the cave, you also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes such as banana flowers, berries, vermicelli, bamboo shoots, wild bee pupae, and extremely delicious and rustic grasshoppers. In particular, do not forget to buy  Nghe An specialties as gifts  for friends and relatives after the trip.

Hang Thẩm ỒmEnjoy many rustic specialties when coming to the cave (Photo: collectibles)

3. The most detailed Tham Om cave travel experience

Traveling to  Tham Om cave  , you should firmly grasp the experience of moving, time to visit. All to bring a safe, meaningful trip and help you take the initiative in all matters.

3.1. Instructions on how to move to Tham Om cave

You start from Nghe An, go straight to National Highway 1A through Yen Ly overpass. Next, you go straight on Highway 48 to reach the cave.

Hang Thẩm ỒmThe way to Tham Om cave comes from Nghe An (Photo: collectibles)

Besides, you can also go from Nghe An but follow Highway 7, turn left onto National Highway 1A. You move onto Highway 15 through Highway 48D to Highway 48A, go all the way to Highway 48A will stop at the cave.

In addition, you can choose the following means to reach Tham Om cave:

  • Airplane:  you book a plane ticket to Vinh airport, from here you can buy a bus ticket to go directly.
  • Train:  you buy a train ticket to Vinh city, from here you can call a bus or taxi to Thuan Chau commune to visit the cave.
  • Bus:  you take the bus to Vinh and then from here take more trips to Thuan Chau commune of Quy Chau.
  • Motorcycle:  this is the choice of many young people when they want to discover and experience the roads and the feeling of adventure. Take the starting point in Nghe An and you can go as directed above.

3.2. When is the best time to visit Tham Om cave?

Visiting Tham Om cave in every season has its own beauty. However, you should come here  from November to May  because the weather is cool and the climate is fresh. At the same time, you can also admire the stretching and colorful flower fields, bringing an unforgettable experience.

Hang Thẩm ỒmOutside the cave (Photo: collectibles)

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