By 7am, the entrance to Huong Tich Cave was already packed. Huong Tich Cave, famed as “Nam thien de nhat dong” - the First Cave under Heaven - is the largest worship site within the Huong Pagoda complex. Hoang Van Diep from Dong Anh district, Hanoi, said that to reach Huong Tich Cave early, he arrived at the cable car station at 2am. Boats at Yen wharf ferry pilgrims to the Huong Son scenic and relic complex despite the rain. The entrance to Huong Tich Cave is packed from early morning.

Source: VietNamNet News February 23, 2026 05:41 UTC