The cave marks the imprint of the Red Dao people in Vietnam, a witness to a hundred years of history

Thanh PhúcMar 11, 2025 at 17:20

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Ta Phin Cave is located in Ta Phin village, in Ta Phin commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province, Vietnam. This is one of the famous tourist destinations and attracts tourists because of its magical and mysterious beauty.

Ta Phin Cave was once inhabited by the Red Dao people and is an integral part of the culture and history of this ethnic group.

Ta Phin Cave is located in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, about 12km from the center of Sapa town. To reach the cave, visitors have to overcome winding hilly roads, but the surrounding landscape is extremely beautiful and unspoiled. Especially, in the ripe rice season, the scenery here becomes brilliant with iridescent golden rice fields, making the journey to the cave even more interesting.

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When approaching the cave, visitors will be treated to a majestic natural landscape with towering mountain ranges, lush green forests, and gurgling streams. The entrance to the cave is narrow and dark, but once inside, visitors will be fascinated by the mysterious and splendid beauty of the cave.

Ta Phin Cave has a length of about 5km and is divided into many different niches. Each niche has its own unique and unique characteristics. The cave was formed millions of years ago due to the impact of underground currents and the destruction of limestone. Therefore, inside the cave there are many stalactites and stalagmites with strange and beautiful shapes.

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The special feature of Ta Phin cave is the rich and diverse system of stalactites and stalagmites. The stalactites and stalagmites here come in a variety of shapes, from Buddha statues, to the shapes of animals such as turtles and crocodiles, to images of people in their daily activities. This makes visitors surprised and excited when exploring the cave.

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In addition, there are many clear water slots inside the cave, creating small lakes and gurgling streams. The water in the cave is very cool and clear, making visitors feel comfortable and relaxed after a long journey of discovery. Especially, in the rainy season, when more water flows into the cave, the scenery inside the cave becomes more mysterious and fantastic.

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Ta Phin Cave is not only an attractive tourist destination but also carries many cultural and historical values. The cave was once inhabited by the Red Dao people, one of the ethnic minorities of Vietnam. The Red Dao people have lived here hundreds of years ago and left many imprints in the cave. Inside the cave, visitors can see paintings carved into the rock, traces of labor tools and traces of the daily life of the Red Dao people.

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The Red Dao people have a rich cultural tradition and beliefs. Ta Phin Cave is the place where many important rituals and festivals of the Red Dao people take place. One of the most famous festivals here is the "Ta Phin" festival, which takes place in the 7th lunar month every year. This is an opportunity for the Red Dao people to pray together, offer sacrifices to the gods and organize exciting cultural and sports activities.

The "Ta Phin" festival not only attracts locals but also attracts a lot of tourists to participate and experience. Visitors will admire singing dances, folk games and enjoy traditional dishes of the Red Dao people. This is a great opportunity for visitors to understand more about the culture and customs of the Red Dao people.

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In addition to the "Ta Phin" festival, the Red Dao people also hold many other rituals and festivals related to their daily lives and beliefs. Some other prominent festivals can be mentioned such as the "Ancestor Offering" festival, the "Lunar New Year" festival, the "Forest Offering" festival and the "Rain Offering" festival. Each festival has its own unique rituals and activities, showing the characteristics of the culture and beliefs of the Red Dao people.

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Ta Phin Cave is not only an attractive tourist destination but also a place to preserve important cultural and historical values of the Red Dao people. The conservation and development of tourism at Ta Phin cave not only contributes to protecting the natural environment but also helps maintain and promote the traditional cultural values of the nation.

Visitors to Ta Phin cave need to pay attention to environmental protection and respect for local culture. Maintaining hygiene, not littering indiscriminately and not damaging works and artifacts in the cave is the responsibility of each visitor. Besides, visitors should also learn about the culture and customs of the Red Dao people so that they can communicate and behave properly when interacting with local people.

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Ta Phin Cave is a great tourist destination, providing visitors with interesting and meaningful experiences. Not only can visitors admire the magical beauty of the cave, but visitors also have the opportunity to understand more about the culture and history of the Red Dao people. This is a great opportunity for each person to explore, learn and appreciate the traditional cultural values of the nation.

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