Waterfall in Tu Lan cave. (Source: Oxalis Adventures/Vietnam+)
Tu Lan cave system is located 70km from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, next to Tan Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh province; Deeply hidden among the grasslands, cornfields, and green peanuts are followed by a long stretch of Rao Nan River.
To explore the Tu Lan cave system, visitors will pass through the majestic landscapes here; cross the grasslands, green valleys; dense tropical forests, conquer steep mountain slopes or swim through underground rivers.
Tu Lan cave system consists of more than 10 caves in all, some of which were originally discovered and explored in 1992, and some were found only in the past few years.
Ton Cave, first discovered in 1992 and then further studied in 2012, is the first cave that appeared in the exploration of this complex cave system.
From the dry entrance of Ton Cave, visitors can see stunning views of the valley below, and promise more adventures inside. An inner ladder leads down to the cave floor, and from there the real journey begins, where visitors must swim through the cave to reach the exit on the other side.
Locals here have known about some of these caves many years ago, but still have to wait until Oxalis and a professional caving team to learn and learn more about this system.
Because the tectonic plates in this area are always moving and colliding, the mountains are still forming and growing.
Rivers continue to cut into the foothills, eroding and creating new caves over time. Therefore, water caves of lower elevation are often much younger than dry caves of higher elevation, as water caves have only been formed recently.
Inside Tu Lan cave. (Source: Oxalis Adventures/Vietnam+)With unspoiled beauty, Tu Lan cave system was once chosen as the backdrop for the Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” (2017). Logically, setting up the studio in Tu Lan is quite difficult; but that is one of the advantages to create epic scenes here.
Tu Lan was chosen as the filming set for the plane scene with the characters played by Samuel L Jackson and John Goodman; These two characters wait at the riverbank before King Kong appears.
In addition, recently, a few other caves including Hung Ton Cave, Mouse Cave or some grasslands, cornfields, Rao Nan river banks.. have been used in the Vietnamese movie “The Immortal Man”. “ by director Victor Vu.
“The Immortal” is considered a mystery, horror film more than a love story. The film was released in 2018 and resonated greatly with the domestic and international audience for the scenes in and specifically the Tu Lan cave system.
Oxalis Adventure organizes exploration tours within the Tu Lan cave system with a duration of 1 to 4 days, varying in adventure levels such as easy, medium, challenging and difficult.
The total length of the Tu Lan cave system is nearly 20km, including 20 large and small caves, dry caves, water caves and many different types of terrain.
To explore some caves, visitors must swim in the surroundings of unique stalactites, especially dry caves.
While Secret Cave is a small cave covered with shapes, Hang Song Oxalis is a magnificent palace with rare coral stalactites. Very thin layers of limestone create countless impressive patterns throughout the walls and ceiling of the cave.
Hang Tien is the largest dry cave in the Tu Lan system and has an adventurous rope swing system “Flying Fox” using safety belts and steel cables right in the cave.
All campsites are located in the most beautiful valleys of the Tu Lan system, next to the clear blue river or beautiful natural lake, ideal for visitors to enjoy swimming and enjoying the natural picture of Vietnam. mountains.
Outside . (Source: Oxalis Adventures/Vietnam+)
A special feature of the tour to discover Tu Lan cave is that visitors can participate in a series of activities in the forest, wading streams, exploring caves and swimming in the underground river system in the cave, enjoying the mountain scenery. poetic at the campsite in Tu Lan area.
Exploring the Tu Lan cave system, visitors will enjoy the poetic scenery of corn fields, buffalo herds grazing, crossing the gentle Rao Nan river, primeval forest, swimming along the river system. underground in the cave; admire the magical and unique stalactites; Use ropes and safety belts to climb down the cliff, or swing the adventurous “Flying Fox.”
Guests will also have an interesting time chatting with the local guide and porter team. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the life and culture of the local people here.
The journey of discovery will take visitors to the most beautiful caves, through mountains, hills, valleys hidden in the primeval forest, everywhere are beautiful natural scenery along the way.
For long-term exploration routes, visitors will be able to visit more caves, along with romantic riverside camping activities at the campsite.
Source: Collected internet.