DRAGON HEAD MOUNTAIN TOURIST AREA

DRAGON HEAD MOUNTAIN TOURIST AREA

The Dragon Head Mountain Cave Complex is located in Cao Phong Commune, Phu Tho Province. Cao Phong is a land with a long history, home to many beautiful landscapes, legendary sites, and mountains that have inspired poetry and prose throughout the ages. Among its heritage sites, the most outstanding is the Dragon Head Mountain Cave Complex, which was recognized as a National Scenic Relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Decision No. 2134/QĐ-BVHTTDL dated June 6, 2012).

The Dragon Head Mountain range stretches like a giant dragon lying across the southeastern side of Cao Phong Commune, about 500 meters east of National Highway 6. The range is over 1 km long, rising nearly 200 m above its base. Inside are interconnected caves filled with sparkling stalactites and stalagmites, forming a magical underground world. Each cave is a masterpiece of nature, with names such as Hoa Son Cave, Bottomless Cave, Phong Son Cave, Nhan Long Cave, Water Cave, and Thanh Thuy Cave. These caves are scattered along the mountain range, only a few hundred meters apart.

The mountain resembles a dragon’s head, with two “eyes” represented by two natural lakes. The water flowing from inside the mountain irrigates crops such as oranges, sugarcane, and provides water for most of the residents of Cao Phong.

Among the caves, Hoa Son Cave is the most famous. Located nearly 200 m above the mountain base, it is one of the longest and most beautiful dry caves in the complex, stretching 500 m and divided into 5 main chambers. Inside, visitors are dazzled by forests of stalactites resembling blossoming flowers. Each chamber has its own charm: one looks like a royal garden crafted by nature’s hand, telling a fairytale of eternal love; another feels like a bridge between heaven and earth; another contains a clear lake that never runs dry; others showcase countless unique rock formations shaped over millions of years.

Nhan Long Cave, situated above the dragon’s left eye, resembles a serene monastery with countless stalactite formations resembling Buddhas and deities, creating a mystical spiritual world.

Bottomless Cave (also called the Gold-Silver Cave), located west of Hoa Son Cave, is about 200 m long and contains shimmering golden and silver stalactites. Inside is a mysterious bottomless pit about 10 m by 7 m wide. When stones are dropped in, no echo can be heard, making it seem endless. To this day, even the most skilled local climbers have not dared to descend it.

Phong Son Cave (Wind Cave), halfway up the mountain, is famous for the cool gusts of wind blowing from its entrance, refreshing travelers after their climb.

Water Cave, about 400 m long, contains an underground stream of crystal-clear water. Visitors can explore it by boat, gliding gently through enchanting scenery while watching colonies of bats hanging in clusters from the ceiling.

Thanh Thuy Cave (Clear Water Cave) features underground water that flows upward like a fountain and merges with another stream within the cave. Visitors are greeted by spectacular waterfalls cascading from jagged cliffs alongside shimmering stalactites that stand like eternal guardians.

Since opening in February 2014, the Dragon Head Mountain Cave Complex has welcomed tens of thousands of domestic and international visitors.

Cao Phong District has long been known for its tourism potential with historical, cultural, and revolutionary sites such as the Cao Phong–Thach Yen Revolutionary Base, Nui Coi Flower Garden, Khanh Pagoda, Quoen Ang Pagoda, Thac Bo Temple, and the Cu Chinh Lan Monument. Today, the Dragon Head Mountain Cave Complex, with its mystical beauty and sacred atmosphere, adds even more allure, making it a must-visit destination for research, sightseeing, and exploration in Cao Phong, Phu Tho Province.

Address: Dragon Head Mountain Tourist Area, Cao Phong Commune, Phu Tho Province