Welcome to Hang Rai, a blend of ancient rock formations and vibrant coral reefs! Also called Rai Cave, this cavern is part of the Vinh Hy Bay—enclosed by Nui Chua National Park—in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The area"s natural coral reefs are surrounded by rock formations, that are carefully stacked upon each other to form a group of caves. One origin of the name "Hang Rai" or "Rai Cave" comes from otters (rai) that were occasionally seen seeking shelter in the cave. Another explanation is attributed to the abundance of rai trees in the area, whose oil was used to waterproof boats. The landscape has an awe-inspiring sight both under and above water: colourful corals for deep divers and a scenic sunset for those who like camping in the sea breeze.
Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Poetry in suspense
-
A labyrinth of luxury
-
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
-
Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
-
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
-
World Giraffe Day
-
World Octopus Day
-
Earth Day
-
Shark Awareness Day
-
On the open ocean road
-
The largest gypsum dune field
-
International Mountain Day
-
Celebrating Robert Burns OR Burns Night
-
Great Wall of China
-
World Space Week
-
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States
-
Baby giant panda in China
-
Ludlow aglow
-
Tis the season for travel
-
Great North Run
-
Sanctuary among the trees
-
Bridging past and present
-
Bangkok, Thailand
-
Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
-
Keyholes to the kingdom
-
Cool bloomers
-
Val di Funes, Italy
-
World Rivers Day
-
The Town of Books
-
Chilling out on an ice floe