Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Cave
Inside a cave on an iceland at Hạ Long Bay
24 Oct 2008 |
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Sung Sot Cave, which means Cave of Surprises, is the biggest and finest cave in Halong Bay. It actually got its name from the French, who called it grotte des surprises, or grotto of surprises. It is located on Bo Hon Island, near the centre of Halong Bay, within the vicinity of other sights such as Titov Island, Bo Nau Grotto, Me Cung Cave and Luun Grotto. There is a small pier where boats dock to allow visitors down. From the pier, a flight of 50 stone steps takes one to the entrance of the cave. The inside of Sung Sot Cave is simply cavernous. At many places the ceiling is low, and takes on a wavy appearance. A profusion of stalactites and stalagmites cover the walls.
Spirit houses at the cave entrance
09 Jul 2008 |
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A spirit house or san phra phum in Thai (Thai ศาลพระภูมิ) is a shrine to animist spirits found in the Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Most houses and businesses have a spirit house placed in an auspicious spot, most often in a corner of the property. The location is often chosen after consultation with a Brahmin priest. The spirit house is normally in the form of a miniature temple and is mounted on a pillar or on a dais.
The house is intended to provide a shelter for spirits which could cause problems for the people if not appeased. Offerings are left at the house to propitiate the spirits.
The spirit house on the left side called San Da San Yai is in lower position than the three other called San Pra Bhumi
before you enter the cave ...
09 Jul 2008 |
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... you have to get registered your name in a blotter and have to receive a torch as no artificial light is fixed inside the cave. (The shown person isn't a real ranger!)
Lying Buddha at the entrance to the cave
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