Phoenix Cave (Hang Phượng Hoàng)

About this location

Phoenix Cave - Ancient Stone Fortress in Thai Nguyen Phoenix Cave is located on Phoenix Mountain in Vo Nhai commune, Thai Nguyen province, about 45km from downtown Thai Nguyen via National Route 1B. Viewed from below, the mountain resembles a pair of nesting phoenixes, closely tied to local folklore. The heritage cluster is ranked as a National-level Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Site, as well as a revolutionary landmark: on November 27, 1944, 75 soldiers of the National Salvation Army II alongside 373 households from Vo Nhai ascended to the cave to establish a resistance base, repelling a battalion of French soldiers using only stone traps, crossbows, and guerrilla tactics. The cave is situated midway up the mountain with a perimeter of about 380m, extending over 70m deep from the ceiling to the bottom, divided into three levels: the upper level (Bat Cave), the middle level (Bright Cave), and the lower level (Dark Cave), featuring numerous bizarrely shaped stalactites inside. To reach the cave entrance, crews must climb approximately 700 - 800m of stone pathways through dense primitive forest - creating a naturally cinematic approach. With its unique three-tiered cave structure and proven revolutionary history, this location is ideal for resistance-revolutionary films, cave survival-adventure films, and Viet Bac historical documentaries. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Ensure safety during mountain climbing & cave entry: Accessing Phoenix Cave requires navigating approximately 1,200 steep stone steps; crew members are strictly required to wear appropriate sports/safety footwear and personal lighting equipment when entering the cave.
• Protect heritage and geology: Absolutely no breaking or damaging stalactites inside the cave, no carving on rock walls, and no littering to pollute the natural environment.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Slippery stone steps and cave floor due to moisture and dripping water
• Lack of lighting in the Dark Cave with no fixed electric lighting
• Bats, insects, and hygiene inside the cave
• Heavy rain making the mountain trail slippery with landslide risks