Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam Mar. 26, 2024

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.

© Thang Tat Nguyen/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Nature at its colourful best
Mar. 26, 2025Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Oct. 8, 2023World Octopus Day
Jun. 17, 2025Maritime forest in Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia, United States
Mar. 30, 2024Brown-throated three-toed sloth
Aug. 6, 2024Molokini crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
The butterfly effect
Jul. 11, 2025World Population Day
Jun. 10, 2024The city of Osaka at night, Japan
Oct. 31, 2023Halloween
Nov. 16, 2024Wadden Sea coast, Friesland, Netherlands
May 1, 2024Lei Day
Nov. 22, 2025Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
Jun. 21, 2025World Giraffe Day
Sep. 8, 2024International Literacy Day
Mar. 19, 2024Spring equinox
It’s time for the Calgary Stampede!
Finding beauty in ruins
Sep. 25, 2023Sea Otter Awareness Week
Jul. 29, 2024International Tiger Day
Mar. 8, 2025International Womens Day
Nov. 11, 2024Banff National Park, Alberta
Aug. 29, 2024Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia, Spain
May 27, 2024Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Dec. 11, 2025International Mountain Day
Warm light through an ancient forest
Celebrating art in the city
Nov. 27, 2025Eastbourne Pier, East Sussex, England
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
Among the most photographed in the Rockies
Aug. 25, 2024Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
Jun. 14, 2024Peggys Point Lighthouse