About Me Cung Cave
Me Cung Cave, also known as Maze Cave, is a natural limestone cave located on Lom Bo Island in Ha Long Bay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Situated about 2 km southwest of Dau Go Island, it is noted for its complex maze-like interior, stalactite and stalagmite formations, and archaeological remains. The cave is accessed only by boat as part of Ha Long Bay sightseeing Route 2 and features a small lake and viewpoint over the bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by tourist boat at Lom Bo Island and climb stone steps to a narrow entrance. Inside, a maze-like system of chambers with stalactites and stalagmites opens to a larger hall and a small freshwater lake. The cave is illuminated for viewing formations. After exiting, a short trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking Ha Long Bay. The visit is typically guided and combined with other Route 2 sites.
Key highlights
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Maze-like limestone chambers with stalactite and stalagmite formations
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Small freshwater lake inside the cave
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Panoramic viewpoint over Ha Long Bay near the cave exit
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Archaeological site with evidence of Soi Nhu culture
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Location on Lom Bo Island within Ha Long Bay World Heritage area
History of Me Cung Cave
Archaeological research has identified Me Cung Cave as a Soi Nhu cultural site dating back approximately 7,000 to 10,000 years, with findings including fossilized snail shells, animal bones and stone tools indicating early human habitation in Ha Long Bay. The cave also illustrates the karst geological evolution of the bay.
Culture & Context
As part of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the cave represents the natural heritage and prehistoric settlement history of the region and is a significant stop on cultural and nature-based bay tours
Route
| By air | Fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in Hai Phong or Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, then transfer by road to Ha Long City and continue by tour boat |
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