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Visit Pu Sam Cap Cave

Pu Sam Cap Wards, Sin Ho District, Lai Chau Province, VietNam

PU SAM CABLE ACCESSORIES (LAI CHAU)

 

If nature has “predestined” for the Northwest region majestic limestone mountains or green forests stretching with rivers and streams murmuring day and night, then in the flow of the historical field through thousands of years. Millions of years of movement, nature has also left many imprints, but the caves in the mountain with magical stalactites have become vivid symbols and masterpieces that captivate visitors.

Thiên nhiên khéo tạc nên những tác phẩm nghệ thuật  

Nature skillfully sculpts works of art – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

 Nhũ đá với cấu trúc độc đáo

Stalactites with unique structure – Photo: Pham Quan (vnmedia.vn)

One of the typical examples of this attractive enduring tectonic power is concentrated in the land of Lai Chau, where “ban flowers bloom into Thai girls” and “sleep up the mountain filled with eyes” with Pu Sam cave complex. New cable was discovered by local people since July 2006, including more than 10 large and small caves, including 3 main caves Thien Mon, Thien Duong and Thuy Tinh, which are likened to sleeping beauties in the deep forest. The pristine beauty of Pu Sam Cap cave is not inferior compared to any famous caves such as Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave complex (Quang Binh), Thien Cung cave (Quang Ninh), caves and caves. Nguom Ngao (Cao Bang)…

 Huyền ảo trong hang động Pu Sam Cáp

Fantasy in Pu Sam Cap cave – Photo: Pham Quan (vnmedia.vn)

 Từng giọt nước chắt lọc thành cột đá

Drop by drop of water distilled into a stone column – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

“Pu Sam Cap” in the local language means three large mountains on top of each other. This is the name of the limestone mountain range of karst terrain, formed from the tectonic era. Pu Sam Cap cave complex is located along provincial road 129 to Sin Ho plateau, about 6km west of Lai Chau town center at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level. The road to Pu Sam Cap caves is both bumpy and difficult to walk, here and there are still strewn with old trees knocked down by wind and rain, covered with moss or covered with mistletoe, making every step. Visitors like touching the sacred mysteries of the great thousand. 

 Mỗi giọt nước, nhũ đá đều mang đầy huyền bí

Each drop of water and stalactites is full of mystery – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

 Những cây thạch nhũ

Stalactites – Photo: Ma Anh Lam (VnExpress.net – September 4, 2011)

THIEN MON CATEGORIES

In the journey to explore Pu Sam Cap cave, the first point that visitors approach is Thien Mon cave with its deep depth and large archway. The closer to the center, the higher and wider the arch with the relatively flat ground reminiscent of an auditorium of the natural world built since the dawn of time. Visitors will be surprised by the unique shape of the stalactites, even though their imaginations fly, from the towering golden stalactite columns spreading out and hanging down like a sky parasol, the terraced fields of Northwest mountains, stalactite streams with strange shapes… to the image of Lord Avalokiteshvara saving suffering and rescue, crystalline stalactites of all shapes and sizes seem like marbles being honed by the Creator. in the finishing process,

 Cột nhũ có hình như chiếc lọng Trời

The stalactite column is shaped like a sky parasol – Photo: Pham Quan (vnmedia.vn)

 Nhũ đá hình thành “ruộng bậc thang”

Stalactites formed “terraced fields” – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

Walking in the mysterious darkness of Thien Mon cave, visitors can easily feel the cool air emanating from the rock formations, sometimes cool breezes blow in, threading through the stalactites, and bouncing off the cliffs. The sound is low and high, sounds like whispers about the past… From the end of the cave, a rare light shines in, opening a peaceful sky, giving visitors peace of mind, joy and pleasure. of the person who was lost in the dark suddenly met the light from the end of the tunnel (!)…

Nhũ đá tạo hình cây bút lông  

Stalactites shaped like a brush – Photo: Ma Anh Lam (VnExpress.net – September 4, 2011)

 Nơi có chút ánh sáng lọt vào

Where a little light enters – Photo: Ma Anh Lam (VnExpress.net – September 4, 2011)

GOVERNMENT OF THE PLACE

Leaving Thien Mon cave, it takes about half an hour through the forest, weaving through each row of ancient trees with pristine features, in some places you have to cling to vines or follow the cliffs, visitors can reach Thien Duong cave. The road to Thien Duong cave is craggy as if it wants to test the will and courage of explorers, and the reward is very worthy when suddenly appearing in front of a “non Bong” realm, just quiet. both profound and mysterious…

 Cổng Thiên Đường

Heaven’s Gate – Photo: Ma Anh Lam (VnExpress.net – September 4, 2011)

 Nhũ đá trong động Thiên Đường

Stalactites in Thien Duong cave – Photo: Pham Quan (vnmedia.vn)

Paradise Cave is truly a fairy-tale place, a wonderful gift given to humans by the Creator… The deeper you go inside, the more stalactites show off their glamor in a colorful space. multi-dimensional, like an improvised and lively installation work with images that are both unfamiliar and familiar. Depending on the imagination, visitors can recognize the winding curves in the shape of terraced fields, the magnificent shapes of orchids or Ban flowers typical of the Northwest mountains and the columns. Crystal clear white stalactites with many unique patterns stand around the lake, creating a splendid splendor…

Dải nhũ đá rủ xuống từ trần hang  

A strip of stalactites hangs down from the ceiling of the cave – Photo: Ma Anh Lam (VnExpress.net – September 4, 2011)

Nhũ đá nối trời với đất  

Stalactites connecting heaven and earth – Photo: source dulich.vn

GLASS MOTOR

Thuy Tinh is one of the three main caves of the Pu Sam Cap cave complex. Due to the unfavorable location and not yet meeting the necessary safety conditions to welcome tourists, so far the managers have not planned to put Thuy Tinh cave into operation. The mysterious Thuy Tinh Cave is still a mystery, promising many attractions for adventurous travelers…

Kiến tạo kỳ vĩ – Ảnh: Khánh Kiên  

Magnificent construction – Photo: Khanh Kien (baolaichau.vn)

Nhũ đá tầng tầng lớp lớp  

Stalactites layer by layer – Photo: Pham Quan (vnmedia.vn)

The interesting thing is that while in other caves, visitors have little opportunity to approach many types of stalactites, at Pu Sam Cap, visitors can come to the place and touch the stalactites formed through a process of stalactites. long program. It is this seemingly favorable thing that is a fundamental weakness, posing many thorny problems for conservation, because it takes millions of years for nature to create wonderful wonders, but with just a little trick. the actions of people who lack awareness, these works can be destroyed in an instant, even in an instant (!).

 Ngỡ ngàng trước những nhũ đá như… hoa

Amazed by stalactites like… flowers – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

  Hoang sơ Pu Sam Cáp

Unspoiled Pu Sam Cap – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

Pu Sam Cap cave is still too rustic and wild, to guide tourists there seem to be only a few signs indicating the way to Thien Mon or Thien Duong caves and at these caves, they only stop at one place. the number of steps in the stone foundation, some rudimentary handrails to help tourists easily visit the cave, the lighting system installed is still quite sketchy…, there is almost no investment of a proportionate scale with the graceful beauty of the Pu Sam Cap girls.

Thắng cảnh Tây Bắc hùng vĩ

The majestic Northwest landscape – Photo: source anninhthudo.vn

Hopefully in the near future, with the care and attention of the local government, the Pu Sam Cap cave complex will soon become a bright spot. Along with potential local values ​​such as festivals, villages, etc., Pu Sam Cap will make a worthy contribution to improving the tourism value of Lai Chau province, adding shimmering colors to the tourist map of Vietnam. unique with the sound of the Northwest mountains and forests…

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