In recent years, scientists have researched and discovered a cave called Dong Nai lava cave, this is one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia. It is known that the system of 5 longest lava caves in Southeast Asia is located in Vietnam, including 3 caves in Dak Nong and 2 caves in Dong Nai.

This place is considered an interesting experience for tourists, especially for those who are passionate about trekking travel. Lava cave is located in Tan Phu district and Dinh Quan district, Dong Nai province. Formed by volcanic lava erupting millions of years ago, forming faults and divided into two caves namely Bat 1 and 2, between these two caves there is a section of about 10m fractured due to rock inserted. . During the cooling of the lava, a hard crust is formed, the inside is still hot and this process creates tubular caves. For longtime people living here, because the cave has many bats, it is called the bat cave.

Inside the Dong Nai Doi cave area has an arc shape combined by seamless rocks, with the width of the cave about 10km, the height of 3 - 4m, there are lower sections that touch the head, so when inside, you must. Pay close attention to some paragraphs. Although it is estimated to be 3 - 4m in height, many experienced visitors say that the cave is still quite small and narrow, at the entrance of the cave only enough for one person to slip through. The longest section inside the Dong Nai lava cave area is up to 426m long, unbroken, this is also the point that makes the cave one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia. Since being recognized as the longest cave in Southeast Asia, Dong Nai has propagated and protected the cave's wild beauty, banned bat hunting for nature conservation.

If you want to explore Bat cave, you should ask the guidance and directions of the local people and follow the group to avoid getting lost. Trekking activities should also be planned, carefully consulted about the weather, as well as itinerary to ensure safety.

Thu Trang