Kim Quy Cave: A Guide to The "Golden Turtle" Cave

The name

Another name for this magnificent cave is the Golden Turtle Cave. Located on Dam Nam Island, the cave extends over 100 meters from north to south, with Dam Bac Islet at one end and Soi Sim Island at the other. The cave is approximately 5 to 10 meters wide, providing a narrow passage, and reaches a height of 187 meters.

Legend

Like many caves in Halong Bay, Kim Quy Cave has an intriguing story associated with it. According to legend, after the Golden Turtle assisted Emperor Le Loi in defeating his adversaries, it reclaimed the magic sword it had given the emperor and swam back to Halong Bay.

Once in the bay, the giant Golden Turtle encountered numerous evil foes, compelling it to engage in battle once more. After emerging victorious but utterly exhausted, it sought shelter to rest. During this rest, the Golden Turtle transformed into stone, thereby forming the cave that we can admire in Halong Bay today.

To this day, we can still observe the ancient scars the Golden Turtle has endured throughout its many arduous battles.