Located in the Bai Tu Long area of Cam Pha district, the 4,000sqm Dragon Pearl Cave is situated approximately 30 minutes from Halong City. Photo Credit: Asia Premier Cruises
Asia Premier Cruises (APC) Corporation is set to launch a new dining experience in northern Vietnam's Dragon Pearl Cave starting in April 2025. Open to the general public, this initiative will offer both lunch and dinner accompanied by live entertainment in a unique setting, aiming to provide guests with an unforgettable experience.
Located in the Bai Tu Long area of Cam Pha district, the Dragon Pearl Cave is one of the largest caves in the region. The cave is situated approximately 30 minutes from Halong City and covers an area of 4,000sqm, standing 45m above sea level. For travellers arriving by sea, APC will provide shuttle services departing from Halong International Cruise Port.
Formed over 150 million years ago, the cave is often referred to as "a theatre inside a mountain" due to its two chambers and striking natural formations of stalagmites and stalactites. It is also part of the Vung Duc historical relic site, which includes a complex of five caves.
The new cave dining experience will accommodate up to 800 guests per day, comprising a 2.5-hour event which features an international buffet alongside fine dining options. The cave’s first chamber will serve as a reception area for guests, who will then move into the second, larger chamber for the dining and performance portion of the experience. The natural daylight that enters the cave helps illuminate the space, adding to the unique dining environment.
Nguyen Cao Son, chairman of APC, described the venture as a "bucket-list item" for many visitors. He noted, “Our mystical cave dining journey will mark a new milestone in Vietnam’s cultural tourism, turning a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site into a remarkable stage that celebrates nature, history, art and good cuisine in a way never seen before.”
As part of the 45-minute entertainment offering, the Suc Song Moi Orchestra will perform a variety of pieces, including both traditional Northern Vietnamese folk songs, such as Trống Cơm, which has been reimagined with orchestral elements, and a creative remake of the popular song Gangnam Style, renamed Vietnam Style to reflect Vietnamese culture.