Mysterious cave attracts Western tourists, compared to 'Phong Nha cave' in Thanh Hoa

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About 133km from the center of Thanh Hoa province, Kho Muong village nestles in Hua Muong valley, surrounded by primeval forests of Pu Luong mountain range.

The climate here is cool and fresh all year round. The road to the village is paved but still has enough challenges for visitors to fully feel the majesty of nature.

Coming here, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the pristine nature, but also explore the long-standing culture, imbued with the identity of the Thai people. The traditional 3-4-room stilt houses made of wood, with thatched roofs, are still preserved intact.

The way to Bat Cave. Photo: Le Duong

A destination not to be missed when coming to Kho Muong is Bat Cave (also known as Kho Muong Cave). Hidden in the heart of the mountain, Bat Cave is a magnificent geological masterpiece, belonging to the Karst sedimentary system, similar to Phong Nha - Ke Bang area.

Western tourists use walking sticks to enter Bat Cave. Photo: Le Duong

The cave entrance is over 10m high, opening up a cool, dark and mysterious space. The cave is high and wide and can accommodate hundreds of people at the same time.

The deeper you go into the cave, the more space there opens up. Inside the cave is an area that the locals call the “big room”. It is a wide and flat rock field, about 30 meters long, like a natural stage located in the middle of the mountain.

Deep inside the cave is home to many species of bats. Photo: Le Duong

Inside are stalactites, stalagmites shaped like lotus buds, domes, petrified waterfalls... In particular, the cave is home to many species of bats.

On top of the cave there are many beautiful stalactites. Photo: Le Duong

In the deepest and darkest sections, visitors can clearly hear the sound of bats' wings flapping against each other.

Vegetation growing on the surface of stalactites. Photo: Le Duong

Bats here live in groups, hanging from the damp roofs of caves. They often come out of their caves in the evening, flying low over the rice fields to look for food.

A foreign tourist takes a souvenir photo at Bat Cave. Photo: Le Duong

Mr. Lo Van Nam - a local tour guide said, Bat Cave is like an ancient, mysterious and peaceful world . Tourists who come to visit and explore are all amazed.

Foreign couple enjoy visiting Bat Cave. Photo: Le Duong

According to Mr. Nam, Bat Cave is still wild, so foreign tourists are very interested in exploring and experiencing it.

The stalactites in the cave are covered with a layer of plant skin. Photo: Le Duong

In 2020, Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee approved the project to build a community tourism model in Kho Muong village towards the goal of sustainable tourism development.

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