Explore Muong Vi cave complex

Not only is it famous for being the largest rice growing area in the province with fertile fields, this place is also blessed with limestone mountains, forming the vast Muong Vi cave complex. The deeper you explore the Muong Vi cave complex, the more you see the inexplicable majesty and magic of nature.

Muong Vi cave complex in Na Rin village was ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) according to Decision No. 38/QD-BVHTT dated June 11, 1999.

The complex includes 4 caves: Na Rin, Cam Rang, Cam Rum and Cam Tam, of which Na Rin is the largest cave, discovered by local people in April 1997.

The stalactite system is formed by geological tectonic processes.

In the local language, “Na Rin” means stone field, because right next to the cave is a large terraced field interspersed with large stone slabs. A long geological formation process has formed Na Rin cave with many stalactites of unique shapes.

The stalactites here have a silvery color, and when exposed to light, they become shimmering and magical. Some stalactites look like cassocks hanging down with neat folds; some stalactites look like breasts of a breastfeeding mother; some stalactites are naturally arranged like a fruit tray.

In particular, this place has stalactites like terraced fields containing tiny rock powder like salt grains, people call it "na sien" meaning fairy cave. Na Rin Cave has a large area, convenient for tourists to visit and experience.

Close-up of stalactites with unique shapes.

Not as many large stalactites as Na Rin, but Cam Tam cave is associated with many stories of spiritual significance to the local people. In the cave, there are many stalactites with unique shapes such as sets of bowls, plates, teapots, wine bottles, horse carriages...

Muong Vi people also worship this as a sacred cave, because according to ancient stories, in ancient times there were 9 fairies who came down to earth to help people with farming. They brought bowls, chopsticks and some household items for people to borrow when needed.

However, due to human greed and dishonesty, the fairies became angry and returned to heaven, leaving behind broken dishes and cups. After a while, these items also turned into gray stone.

Stalactites sparkle when illuminated by light.

To remember and be grateful for the help of the fairies, every year, local people organize to clean the cave, offer offerings (field festival) to pray for the fairies' forgiveness, help with favorable weather and good crops.

Cam Rum Cave is called the Wind Cave by the locals, because there is always a breeze blowing through here, cool in summer and warm in winter. Inside the cave are many stalactites with unique shapes, a gift from nature.

In Cam Rum cave, there is also a clear, murmuring stream of water. When exposed to light, the stalactites and the water change color, shimmering and magical.

The gentle stream of water inside the cave.

The fourth cave, named Cam Sang, contains many interesting things. The cave has a rich system of stalactites, the color of which changes according to the depth of the cave. At each depth, the stalactites have a different color, sometimes dark brown, sometimes silver, sometimes like jade.

Cam Sang used to be a home to a herd of wild monkeys. What is special about Cam Sang cave is that in front of it there is a large, flat field, where local folk games often take place, such as throwing con, fighting swallows, swinging...

Each depth of the stalactite cave has a different color.

Muong Vi cave complex not only has majestic beauty, but also contains many historical, cultural, archaeological and military values. This is also a place with great potential for local tourism development.

Muong Vi cave complex is an ideal destination for tourists who love to experience and explore.

Muong Vi cave complex is likened to a sleeping mountain fairy that needs to be awakened by policies and exploitation strategies of all levels, sectors and localities. If its potential is well exploited, Muong Vi cave complex will become an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists, contributing to the development of local socio-economics, and at the same time opening up new ways to get rich for the people here.

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