• Hang Sung Sot cave, Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Sung Sot Cave

Sung Sot Cave

Among the most beautiful and appealing of the Ha Long Bay caves and grottos, Sung Sot is a dazzling work of nature, astonishingly vast in size, despite its inconspicuous appearance from the outside. The rocky entrance down into the cave, coated in dense vegetation, leads to two large limestone-laden chambers, each meticulously decorated with a millennia-old ceiling of delicately formed stalactites. The impressive rock formations are colourfully lit up. All of this can be viewed from the comfort of a smooth walking path that traverses the cave.
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Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay

Just east of Ha Long Bay is the less visited Bai Tu Long Bay. The two share many of the same geological characteristics, with the exception that Bai Tu Long has a lot fewer tourists and is not as well-known. This is what makes it such an interesting alternative to Vietnam's most popular destination for many visitors. With limestone karst islands just as impressive as those in Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long doesn't have that many grottos. However, what it does have is lovely beaches to relax on, such as Ban Chan.
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