About Dau Go Cave
Dau Go Cave (Hang Dau Go) is a large limestone cave on Dau Go Island in Ha Long Bay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, it is one of the bay's most visited caves. The cave features three spacious chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, colorful lighting, and historical associations with 13th-century wooden stakes used in the Bach Dang battle.
Visitors guide
Visitors reach Dau Go Cave by sightseeing boat or cruise from Tuan Chau Marina or Bai Chay Tourist Wharf, then climb about 90 stone steps to the cave entrance at 25m above sea level. Inside, three large chambers display diverse stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by colored lighting, with paved walkways and handrails. The cave interior is spacious with high ceilings, and the island offers views of Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts and emerald water.
Key highlights
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One of the largest and most famous caves in Ha Long Bay, measuring approximately 5000 sqm
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Three distinct chambers with varied stalactite and stalagmite formations illuminated by lighting
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Historical association with Tran Hung Dao's wooden stakes hidden before the 1288 Bach Dang Battle
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Located on Dau Go Island close to Thien Cung Cave, accessible via scenic boat cruise through Ha Long Bay
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Panoramic views of Ha Long Bay from the island and cave entrance area
History of Dau Go Cave
According to local history, the cave was used by General Tran Hung Dao in 1288 to hide wooden stakes before the Battle of Bach Dang against Mongol invaders. The name Dau Go means Wooden Head or Wooden Stakes, referring to the remaining wooden stakes found in the cave. The cave was also known to French colonists as Grotte des Merveilles.
Culture & Context
Dau Go Cave is part of Ha Long Bay, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It is a significant natural and cultural landmark of Quang Ninh Province and a major attraction showcasing the karst landscape and folklore of Ha Long Bay.
Route
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