Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh Province among the number of scenic spots of Vietnam, Phong Nha cave is distinguished by its magical beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is truly a masterpiece of nature. Located in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, about 45km northwest of Dong Hoi city, Phong Nha Cave is located in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.
After arriving in the commune, visitors have a to take a boat ride along the Son river to reach the mouth of the cave.
Phong Nha cave was formed by tectonic happening in the heart of Ke Bang limestone mountains hundreds of millions of years ago. Traces the writing carved on the rock by ancient Cham language that Phong Nha Cham was found from time immemorial.
Phong Nha has been voted as one of the most wonderful caves in the world for a number of reasons: for its longest underground river, for its most beautiful underground lake for its highest and widest entrance, for its most beautiful and widest dry cave, for its most beautiful sandbank and reef, as well as for its most spectacular stalactites, stalagmites and longest water grottos.
Phong Nha Cave is 7,729m long, and contains 14 grottoes, as well as a 13,969 metres underground river. While scientists have surveyed 44.5 kilometres of passages, tourists are only allowed to explore the first 1500 metres. The cave door is 20-25m wide, and about 10m high, looks like a big bowl upside down on the water, making it easy for boats to pass through. This is also the intersection of light when the boat floats on the river as clear and smooth as a mirror, gradually entering the dark and discovering mysteries. Trapezoidal cave door, about 10 meters high, 20-25 meters wide. Entering the cave, the sweltering feeling of summer in the central region of Laos immediately disappeared.
Its cave system features underground passageways and river caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The stalagmites that used to stand at the cave’s entrance apparently inspired its name: Phong Nha means ‘Wind and Teeth’.
Phong Nha is famous for its rock formation that bear intriguing names such as the ‘Lion’, ‘Unicorn’, ‘Kneeling elephant’ and ‘the Buddha’ – one of the unique features, making visitors most curious to correctly predict their natural shape and name.
Discover the underground lake with deep blue water, length up to 13,969m is a charming point when traveling to Phong Nha cave. Here, visitors can experience sailing to explore the beautiful cave. Explore the majestic, unspoiled beauty, and witness with your own eyes the magical scene where the magical shimmering light blends with the darkness.
Don’t miss coming to discover the majestic beauty of Phong Nha cave – discover the beauty of the first wonder of the cave when you come to Quang Binh, Vietnam. Coming to Elephant Travel, we’ll take you to admire the beauty of the cave with a cheerful, enthusiastic guide accompanying you throughout your journey.
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