Tu Lan Cave System

Tu Lan Cave System is a network of more than 10 wet and dry caves located in Tan Hoa Village, Minh Hoa District, Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh). Situated about 70 km northwest of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, it is known for its jungle valley setting, underground rivers, and formations explored with the British Cave Research Association. Access is only by guided adventure tours.

Visitors can expect a guided jungle and cave expedition requiring trekking, river crossings and swimming through river caves. The system includes caves such as Ken Cave, Tu Lan Cave, Kim Cave and Hung Ton Cave with stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone pools and underground rivers. Tours include jungle campsites near waterfalls, swimming inside caves, and exploration of both dry and wet passages with provided safety equipment and guides. Independent entry is not permitted.

The system was surveyed and documented between 2009 and 2012 by the British Cave Research Association in collaboration with Vietnamese partners, bringing international attention to the Tan Hoa karst area as part of the broader Phong Nha-Ke Bang limestone region.

Located in the rural Tan Hoa valley inhabited by the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic community, the area reflects traditional valley farming life and community-based tourism development linked to cave adventure tourism.