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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Paradise Cave

Phong Nha, Vietnam

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 4 2026

Top 10No. 1 in Asia

Paradise Cave

A large dry cave with chambers tens of metres high and colourful stalactites and stalagmites lit along a wooden boardwalk. After an electric buggy ride through the forest and an uphill walk, visitors descend steps and walk about 1 km unguided, returning the same way.

Highlights

  • Electric buggy through forest
  • Lit stalactites and stalagmites
  • Wooden boardwalk through chambers

Good to know

  • Uphill walk of about 600 m to entrance
  • Ticket about 265,000 VND including buggy
  • Afternoons less crowded than mornings

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