Viking Cave

Housed inside the bottom of a tall limestone cliff near Tongsai Bay, Viking Cave features a huge collection of bird nests used to make traditional Chinese Soup. Apart from this thriving industry, the Viking Cave also shelters ancient wall paintings of sailors and boats from the Scandinavian Drakkar Longship of the Vikings. The cave is closed to tourists and can only be seen from the boat.

The cave is home to a substantial collection of swiftlet nests built by the swiftlet birds using their saliva. The cave is home to a substantial collection of swiftlet nests built by the swiftlet birds using their saliva. These nests are highly valued in Chinese cuisine for making bird's nest soup, a delicacy believed to have health benefits. Visitors typically cannot enter the cave due to its cultural and ecological significance. The Thai government limits access to protect the cave's natural and cultural heritage. The Viking Cave stands as an intriguing cultural site with its ancient paintings and the unique practice of swiftlet nest collection, offering visitors a glimpse into the intersection of history, nature, and local traditions in the region.