Trung Trang Cave is the biggest rock cave in Cat Ba National Park, Halong Bay. The cave is famous for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites, which spread nearly 300 meters of its length. It’s also a frequent stopover during the journey on Lan Ha Bay cruises.
According to legend, there’s a landlady named Trung Trang. When Cat Ba was on the verge of invasion, she led all the men and successfully defended the island from the enemy. Then she chose this cave as her home and eventually became the cave goddess . In memory of her, the locals decided to name the cave Trung Trang. It was also used as a hideout for Vietnam’s army during the famous Vietnam War.
Trung Trang formed completely naturally through the passage of time and creation, without any human intervention. The whole 300-meter length of the cave is covered with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites with ages up to 6 million years. As you get further into Trung Trang, the stalactites start sparkling like crystal, combined with brilliant blue, red, and yellow lights that make us feel like we are lost in the treasure store full of gold, silver, and diamonds. These stalactities resemble different shapes, such as the yellow lion, crocodile, or even the golden eagle in Thach Sach’s fairy tale.
How to Get to Trung Trang Cave
From the center of Cat Ba town, you can rent a motorbike or a taxi to go toward Cat Ba National Park. Purchase a ticket for 80,000 vnd, follow the main road, go through Quan Y cave, and you’ll be at Trung Trang. Along the way, there will be roadside signs, so you will not be afraid of getting lost.
Another easy way is to take a Lan Ha Bay cruise. Mon Cheri Cruise is one of the very few cruises that will drop by Trung Trang Cave during its itinerary.
