Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Travel Attraction: Pu Sam Cap Grottoes In Lai Chau

Travel Attraction Pu Sam Cap Grottoes In Lai Chau
The Pu Sam Cap Grottoes in Lai Chau Province, named after the nearby village or the homonymous mountain, are noted for fine speleothems. This very young show cave, which is attracted many domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists to come here and visit.

The cave is located high up on the 1,700m also high Pu Sam Cap Mountain. It is reached from the parking lot on a short but strenuous walk uphill, which is rewarded by the extraordinary views of the valley and Nam Ron River, and the beautiful cave.

The road that winds alongside the valley and up the mountain offers terrific views. Though the chill grows stronger as one nears the destination, the climb up the mountain to the grottoes entrance leaves one considerably warmer.

Upon arrival, visitors can cast their eyes back over the valley. The whole village is often obscured by clouds, though shafts of sunlight pierce through, leaving bright spots on the overcast landscape. Below, the waters of Nam Ron River are barely visible as they snake their way through the mountains.

While Pu Sam Cap is not very different from other grottoes in terms of position, beauty or size, what sets it apart is its simplicity and isolation.

It allows so much privacy that in addition to guiding visitors through Pu Sam Cap. In the middle of the cave there is a large, flat area where they play football.

Small steps have been added to each cave to prevent tourists from getting lost and lights have been suitably arranged throughout.

With much effort, Pu Sam Cap Grottoes will be more and more attractive for tourists to come to Lai Chau.

For more information about travelling to Lai Chau or visiting Pu Sam Cap Grottoes please contact Vietnam Jeep tours via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / hotline: +84 909 602 370, or visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com.

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