You will have to cross a large forest, call a halt nearby a small stream before coming toward the Hang En cave, which is the famous beauty-spot but easier to conquer than Son Doong cave.
Hang En cave is the third largest cave of the
world with an abundant and unique ecosystem. Many adventurous travelers who
unregistered to the Son Doong tour can choose this cave to conquer.
The time
You should plan to explore the cave in the dry
season from April to August. At this time, the ground is dry, which is convenient
for moving. In the rainy season, flood water will cause the interruption of the
trip.
Moving vehicles
Car: From Hanoi, you go to Groundwater or Yen
Nghia Station to buy tickets to go to Quang Binh. The price of a turn is about
150.000 VND or higher depending on the seat types and car manufacturers. In Ho
Chi Minh City, the average ticket price is 680.000 VND. You can go to the
Eastern bus station to buy tickets.
Train: The train will stop at Dong Hoi station.
The fare from Hanoi to Quang Binh is from 200.000 VND to 750.000 VND and
600.000 VND in Ho Chi Minh City.
Plane: The trip from Hanoi to Dong Hoi has the
average price of about 900.000 VND while the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to
Dong Hoi has the price of about 1.350.000 VND.
Day 1: Dong Hoi – Doong village
- Hang En cave
8 a.m: Gathering
This is the time for you to
learn the rules of environmental protection and how to use safety equipments
when moving. You should also check the carrying items and add some items if
neccessary.
9 a.m: Departing
From Dong Hoi, you take the
road from the west branch of HCMC
to KM 35. Travel time takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
10 a.m: Walking into the primeval forest
The distance from KM 35 to
the Hang En cave is about 8 kilometers long. The road has many ramp segments so
you should pay attention to move in order to not lose energy.
Note: You should use insect repellents before going into
forest gate.
12 p.m: Having lunch at Rao Thuong stream
Rao Thuong or Doong stream
derives from Cow tumor mountaintop and some small streams on Truong Son
mountain. With the cool water, you can observe living creatures below. In here,
you take advantage of lunch, rest and get some water before leaving.
1 p.m: Rao Thuong – Hang En cave
On the way from Rao Thuong stream to Hang En cave, you will come across Doong
village which is a small village of Van Kieu ethnic located deeply in the core
area of Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park. While stopping here, you can take a
rest to gather strength and learn more about their lives.
3:30 p.m: Being at the Hang En cave
The Hang En cave was
discovered by the British Royal Caving Association expedition in 1994, which
has 3 gates. In which, the southeast gate of the
cave is approximately 100 meters wide and is separated by a stone pillar.
Deeper into the cave, once again you can
admire the Rao Thuong stream winding as the S shape. Additionally, it also has
a circular sediment sinkhole. So that the light passes through creating
miraculous and beautiful scenery. The more you go inside, the more you observe the stalactites with different
shapes or Hang En nests. In sunset, Hang Ens go back to the nests creating a
big sound in the mountain and forest.
5 p.m: Having dinner
Dinner inside the cave is a
memorable experience for each member. After this meal, you can organize musical
exchanges, games for entertainment or sit together, share the feelings after
the journey.
8p.m: Taking a rest
You should take advantage of the rest to get healthy for a return
trip in the next day.
Day 2: Hang En cave - Doong village – Dong Hoi
6 a.m: Having breakfast
Breakfast in the cave will
give you more energy. At this time, you can take photos or move to the cave
gate to admire the pristine forests.
From here, you go back to the old ways, to the Doong village, have
lunch at Rao Thuong stream, come across the forest and go back to Dong Hoi
along the Ho Chi Minh road.
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