Hua Ma Cave
A cave near Ba Be opened to visitors in 2010, reached by three hundred steps up the hillside.
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Hua Ma sits in the limestone above the road to Ba Be lake, a single large chamber running several hundred metres into the hill with columns, curtains and flowstone at substantial scale, lit and pathed since it was opened for visitors in 2010. The name is Tay and is usually translated as horse head, from a story about an official who sacrificed a horse to quiet the spirits heard in the mountain. Reaching the entrance means about three hundred steps up the hillside, which is the work of the visit. It is normally combined with Ba Be lake, which is a few kilometres further on.
What you actually see
- A single large chamber - several hundred metres into the hill.
- Columns and flowstone at scale - lit and pathed since 2010.
- A story about a horse sacrifice - which gives the cave its name.
- Three hundred steps up - to the entrance.
When to go
September to November and March to May. Two hours.
Honest expectations
The stair up is steep and hot. Lighting inside is coloured, which some dislike. The floor is wet. It is a short visit and is nearly always combined with Ba Be.
Nearby
Ba Be lake and national park are north; Cho Ra is south.
What to pack for Hua Ma Cave
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
