Dau Go Cave
Hang Đầu Gỗ
One of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay. Legend says General Tran Hung Dao hid wooden stakes here to defeat the Yuan fleet, and the cave is famous for its stalactites.
Dau Go Cave sits on the same island as Thien Cung Cave and has a wide main chamber divided into three sections, with rich stalactite and stalagmite formations. Legend holds that before the Battle of Bach Dang River in 1288, General Tran Hung Dao stored wooden stakes here, which he used to set traps in the river and defeat the Yuan (Mongol) army. The cave takes its name from these stakes. It is lit inside, and reaching it requires climbing about 90 steps. Visitors usually see it on the same ticket or boat trip as Thien Cung Cave.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00 (depends on boat)
Nearby sights
- Thien Cung Cave
- Fighting Cocks Islet (Kissing Rocks)
- Bai Chay Beach
- Tuan Chau Island
- Sun World Ha Long
- Bai Chay Bridge
- Bai Tho Mountain
- Ti Top Island