Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave
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- jujukhooPenang Island, Malaysia5 contributionsBeautiful caveA beautiful cave to visit when visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall. There’s a few nice formations of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. Mostly an easy walk inside the cave with some steps and good lightings.Visited December 2022Written December 19, 2022
- mooitsZurich, Switzerland46 contributionsGreat caveThis was a beautiful cave that was really large. Nice lighting, quite calm when we went there. There's a bit of an "advanced path" that can only be done with a local guide apparently but we had a quick, secret looksy and it was stunning! Not _that_ much other stuff to do in the area, so you need to weigh a bit how much you like caves. We enjoyed it very much at least!Visited October 2022Written December 21, 2022
- michael h142 contributionsAmazing cave 😊After visiting Ban Gioc great water fall we went to see the amazing cave as people talked so much about its beutiful nature. After about 15 minutes by our private car from the water fall we arrived the cave and we were very surprised about how big it was and how beautiful it is. People said it was millions of years so far. I could not say its beauty enough by words. Just come here and see and fee by yourselves. I am sure you will definitely like it.Visited February 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 11, 2023
- palawanismyhomePalawan Island, Philippines24,511 contributionsBeautiful cave for touristsI used to do a lot of caving in NW Thailand so i went here more for my wife who had only been in one cave before. There was a small entrance fee of about 45k dong and we entered the cave where they had a concrete pathway for visitors to walk on. We could have paid a lot more and had an exploration tour with a guide. The cave was illuminated and had a river in some parts. Outside the cave there were many souvenir stalls and snack food. WORD OF WARNING --- I banged my head on the cave roof but there was a sign 20 m afterwards warning visitors to be careful when they walked under the lower parts of the cave, a little too late for tall westerners.Visited March 2023Written April 7, 2023
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mooits
Zurich, Switzerland46 contributions
Oct 2022
This was a beautiful cave that was really large. Nice lighting, quite calm when we went there. There's a bit of an "advanced path" that can only be done with a local guide apparently but we had a quick, secret looksy and it was stunning!
Not _that_ much other stuff to do in the area, so you need to weigh a bit how much you like caves. We enjoyed it very much at least!
Not _that_ much other stuff to do in the area, so you need to weigh a bit how much you like caves. We enjoyed it very much at least!
Written December 21, 2022
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jujukhoo
Penang Island, Malaysia5 contributions
Dec 2022
A beautiful cave to visit when visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall. There’s a few nice formations of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. Mostly an easy walk inside the cave with some steps and good lightings.
Written December 20, 2022
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Prabs201
141 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
I visited this cave on the way to Ban Gioc waterfall. One of the beautiful caves and well maintained. It is easy walk through the cave and all the rock formations can be seen clearly. There is a small entrance free (not more than $2) to visit this cave.
Written March 28, 2016
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trmv43vn
Hanoi, Vietnam6 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Unexpected feelings since this Nguom Ngao cave in such season is full of water and and amazing scene. From my point of view, it is event much more impressive than Ban Gioc waterfall :) explore it yourself !!!
Written January 16, 2017
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Yudgin
Haifa, Israel222 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
We did this tour with 2 kids 4 and 9 y.o. This is a long cave about 1000m and took for us about 1.5 hour. Is is one way - you are entering on one side and get out on another. The cave have 2-3 really tight and low places. I think that these places not for big, heavy or seniors persones. Recommended to visit in hot temperatures outside. In cave was very pleasant around 23-24 C.
Written May 30, 2016
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Bouncy_Boycy
Colombo, Sri Lanka195 contributions
Nov 2019
We got off the Cao Bang Public waterfall bus at the junction and walked for around 15 minutes to arrive at the entrance.
The views and landscapes here make the walk easy. If you want can hire a tuk tuk from here to take you as well for some $
After you buy your ticket (45,000 VND) make sure to enter the cave from the entrance on the right. There are officers to check your tickets here. Its very easy to go straight on and enter cave through the exit.
There are a few shops to eat and drink and souvenirs.
The cave is interesting and most of all pretty empty compared to major overcrowding in halong bay caves. There is only one path and its cold and breezy inside. Great to escape the outside heat
Cave walk takes around 30 mins at a slow pace.
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From cave to waterfall 30-45 min walk along the main road.
The views and landscapes here make the walk easy. If you want can hire a tuk tuk from here to take you as well for some $
After you buy your ticket (45,000 VND) make sure to enter the cave from the entrance on the right. There are officers to check your tickets here. Its very easy to go straight on and enter cave through the exit.
There are a few shops to eat and drink and souvenirs.
The cave is interesting and most of all pretty empty compared to major overcrowding in halong bay caves. There is only one path and its cold and breezy inside. Great to escape the outside heat
Cave walk takes around 30 mins at a slow pace.
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From cave to waterfall 30-45 min walk along the main road.
Written November 18, 2019
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SadiByrd
Brodhead, WI184 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The cave was not the reason we came to the north. The falls brought us here and the cave was going to be a place that we would stop at if we're had time, not expecting much excitement. The day was hot and humid and we were able to get a ride from a local from the falls area (the temple) to the cave. The cave is self-guided and we had the place to ourselves. It's a beautiful example of a cave system, with a nicely laid out path throughout. And it's a welcome relief from the heat. This is a "must see" if you came for the falls. I recommend getting a ride from a local, there are plenty around waiting to take you. When you are done, you can get a ride back up to the road to flag down the bus to Cao Bang (if that's how you got to Ban Gioc). The bus goes by every 30 minutes.
Written August 21, 2019
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Jeff P
Perth, Australia53 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Unspoilt and not very touristy still. Lots of natural beauty every turn. The cave is well maintained and left in its natural state (no artificial coloured lighting or numerous railings or platform). Quite safe & not very physically demanding. Not many stairs to climb. Lots of stalactites and stalagmites formation to feast your senses with. 3 - 4km from Ban Gioc Waterfall. Worth a visit.
Written January 14, 2017
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tumbleweeds023
Hanoi, Vietnam649 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Visiting this cave is easy if you are going to Ban Gioc Falls. It's only a few minutes away. They were doing some major work on the road to the cave when we went there, which required a strenuous trudge up a rocky, muddy track. The office at the bottom will rent rubber overshoes if you don't have "western-sized feet." Otherwise, you're on your own with that!
After the track becomes paved again, you'll pass by some goats and pretty countryside to a small Tay village which you walk through (light foods, beverages, souvenirs and toilets are available here) and then you're at the entrance to the cave (about 600 meters from the parking area). Unlike some Asian caves, no one (thankfully) added colored lights or music to this one. Instead, you get to visit a cave that has, for the most part, a smooth walkway and an occasional handrail and enough - but not too much - lighting. You can rent a flashlight in the town, but you really don't need one to explore the cave.
Inside, you'll see some enormous rooms, lots of stalagmites and stalagtites, some unusual thread-like limestone formations and a few other formations not found in most caves. It took our group a couple of hours to explore the cave and we all agreed that it was much more interesting than we had anticipated.
There were no signs at the entrance about cave etiquette and there really should be some here. Be sure not to touch the formations - they are still being created and the oils from your hands can kill the cave - and of course, no smoking or littering inside, either.
If you're in the area, this is a "don't miss" attraction."
After the track becomes paved again, you'll pass by some goats and pretty countryside to a small Tay village which you walk through (light foods, beverages, souvenirs and toilets are available here) and then you're at the entrance to the cave (about 600 meters from the parking area). Unlike some Asian caves, no one (thankfully) added colored lights or music to this one. Instead, you get to visit a cave that has, for the most part, a smooth walkway and an occasional handrail and enough - but not too much - lighting. You can rent a flashlight in the town, but you really don't need one to explore the cave.
Inside, you'll see some enormous rooms, lots of stalagmites and stalagtites, some unusual thread-like limestone formations and a few other formations not found in most caves. It took our group a couple of hours to explore the cave and we all agreed that it was much more interesting than we had anticipated.
There were no signs at the entrance about cave etiquette and there really should be some here. Be sure not to touch the formations - they are still being created and the oils from your hands can kill the cave - and of course, no smoking or littering inside, either.
If you're in the area, this is a "don't miss" attraction."
Written December 2, 2015
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Pickleinwimbledon
Barbados967 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Was a bit disappointed to start with but then it got better and better. Amazing wavy floors like the bottom of the ocean. Cool glistening formation and jellyfish like stalactites. Well lit but uneven ground. Wear shoes with grip. Worth combining with a trip to Ban Gioc waterfall as 4km apart. Both can easily be reached by public bus from Cao Bang. 70k each way. Departs every 25 mins takes 2.5 hours. Interesting journey in itself.
Written May 3, 2019
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Anna
Hai Phong, Vietnam5,749 contributions
There is about 4km from Ban Gioc waterfalls to Nguom Ngao cave, so it's very easy to get there by feet or rent a motorbike from Cao Bang Motorbike Rental. Good luck
Tranmanhchung
Hanoi, Vietnam61 contributions
hãy tham khảo Motorbike Rental Cao Bang.
Casper1503
Singapore81 contributions
how to get to the cave from ban gioc falls ?
Jeff P
Perth, Australia53 contributions
Are you asking direction or mode of transport?
Directions is easily shown if you google it. Mode of transport - you need minimum to rent a scooter or motorbike from Vietnam. Not sure from China, though. You can get a private taxi if you ask around at the Waterfall border market. Most expensive but the best peace of mind is to get a private tour arranged from Hanoi, stay overnight in Cao Bang or Ban Gioc and do both attractions the next day. Hope this helps.
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