Sights - Tiger (Ngao) Cave

Located just about 3km from Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province. Tiger Cave is truly impressive, stretching some 2km-3km inside with ceilings that are 50m high in many places. This cave has a choice of two routes once inside.

The caves were first discovered in 1921 by French explorers. However it was not until 1995 they were first opened to the public. This cave still has the check-in marks that the 1921 explorers used when mapping this cave. Tiger cave (Nguom Ngao) gets its name from local Tay people.

Route 1 - shorter the OG

This is the original route which takes around an hour. All the photos you see on this page are from this route.

Route 2 - longer with added adventure

If you choose the newest route, you’ll be issued with hi-vis protective clothing, a torch, and suitable shoes before going inside as you will be going rafting and wading on this route! The route is 3km in total and has many fascinating features not many people have yet seen.

*One interesting feature of the cave is that it is fitted with high speed Wifi so you can video call the folks back home the cave experience ;)

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The tiger caves are truly huge. 2km of trekking from one end to the other. The caverns are well lit and huge.

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Another impressive sight at the stalactites meets the stalagmites creating a tree like structure

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One of the sights near the end of the 2km trek. These caves are truly impressive and well worth the visit