Hang Cau Cave
Hang Câu
A large sea-carved cave beneath the volcanic cliffs on the island's north coast. Local legend says fishermen once fished from its mouth, and the reef in front is exposed at low tide.
The sea cave lies beneath the cliffs on the north coast of the main island. Its name comes from fishermen who once fished here (in Vietnamese, 'câu' means 'to fish'). The cave mouth is high, and the rock layers show the successive lava flows left by volcanic eruptions. Visitors descend stone steps to reach the sea. At low tide, you can walk out onto the reef in front of the cave to photograph the cliffs, but stay away from it when the waves are large. The nearby waters are clear, and islanders gather seaweed here. It is not far from Hang Pagoda, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
All day; best at low tide
Nearby sights
- Hang Pagoda
- Thoi Loi Crater
- Ly Son Garlic Fields
- Duc Pagoda
- Gieng Tien Peak
- To Vo Gate
- Hoang Sa Flotilla Memorial & Am Linh Temple
- Mu Cu Islet