Bo Nau Grotto (Pelican) in Halong Bay

Bo Nau Grotto in Halong Bay

Some 2-3km southeast of Trong Mai Islet lays Bo Nau Grotto or Pelican Grotto. The name Bo Nau or Bo Nong is associated with the fact that pelicans often take shelter here.

 Bo Nau Grotto in Halong Bay

This vaulted grotto covers 200m2 the floor of the grotto is wide and flat, but not deep, and its wall features lots of stalactites and stalagmites.

At the entrance are three stones, looking like three fairies with their heads close to one another. Two men appear to be playing chess, with the third serving as a referee. Turning southward, Bo Nau Grotto enjoys cool wind. Standing there, one can hear the murmur of the sea all year round. Bo Nau Grotto is one of the beauty grottoes in Ha long Bay.

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