Thach Dong Grotto
Thạch Động
A limestone solitary peak north of Ha Tien town with a grotto housing Buddhist statues, offering views over the plain along the Vietnam–Cambodia border.
Thach Dong Grotto lies about 4 km north of Ha Tien city. It is a limestone hill rising sharply from the flatlands. Among the stalactites inside the cave, Buddha and Guanyin statues are enshrined, and it is listed as “Stone Cave Swallowing the Clouds” among the Ten Scenic Spots of Ha Tien from the Mạc family era. Several skylights and passages run through the cave, and climbing to the platforms gives you views of the rice fields and the Cambodian border. At the foot of the hill stands the “Monument of Hatred,” a memorial to the victims of the 1978 Khmer Rouge massacre. Admission is low. A morning visit is recommended, and be careful on the slippery stone steps.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Phu Dung Pagoda
- Da Dung Mountain
- Mac Cuu Family Tombs (Binh San Hill)
- Tam Bao Pagoda
- Ha Tien Market & Night Market
- Dong Ho Lagoon & To Chau Bridge
- Mui Nai Beach
- Hai Tac Islands (Pirate Islands)