Thien Cung Cave

Erik A. Drabløs · CC BY 3.0

A stalactite cave on Dau Go island, lit in colour and tied to a dragon legend.

Thien Cung is on Dau Go island, closer to shore than Sung Sot, so it is usually the first stop on the shorter boat routes. The name means heavenly palace, and local legend ties the cave to the wedding of the Dragon Son and the Cloud Maiden — guides point at formations and tell you which is the procession and which the banquet. The cave is smaller than Sung Sot but far denser with stalactites and stalagmites, and the whole thing is lit in coloured light, which makes photographs look vivid but hides the real colour of the rock. The route through is a closed loop, about forty-five minutes.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Thien Cung Cave?

October to December

How much does it cost to visit Thien Cung Cave?

Included in the bay entry ticket, depending on route

How long do you need at Thien Cung Cave?

1 hour

What are the opening hours of Thien Cung Cave?

07:30 - 17:00

Did you know

The cave is on Dau Go island, closer to shore than Sung Sot.
The name means heavenly palace.
It is tied to a local legend about the wedding of the Dragon Son and the Cloud Maiden.
The route through the cave is a closed loop taking about 45 minutes.

Travel tips

The cave is lit in coloured light — not the place if you want photographs of the real rock colour.
Combine it with Dau Go cave right beside it on the same island.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%90%E1%BB%99ng_Thi%C3%AAn_Cung

Updated: 2026-08-16