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10 stunning caves in Quang Binh

Translated by Bing
After the discovery of Son Doong cave, Quang Binh became more and more attracted with a mysterious and fanciful cave system. Trekking lovers are sure to fall in love with this place.

Phong Nha Cave


50km from Dong Hoi city and only 30 minutes away from the Son River, Phong Nha Quang Binh cave is known as "Thien Nam First Cave" of Vietnam is a name that is no longer too strange in the tourist world. This Quang Binh cave is located in the area of Ke Bang limestone mountain in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, with a length of up to 7,729m, a height of 50m and a depth of about 83m. The cave is also divided into many cave branches with sizes from small to large, such as Palace Dinh cave, Bi Ki cave ...


With the first position in the list of Quang Binh caves, it can be said that Phong Nha cave possesses the miraculous beauty of nature. Stalactites with an estimated age of 400 million years are diverse in shape and nuance, reefs are like beautiful natural pearls and famous rocks with unique shapes named Lion, Unicorn ... and sparkling groundwater flows. All create a unique and mysterious picture of this place.



Tien Son Cave


Tien Son Cave is also a Quang Binh cave famous for its masterpiece of stalactites. The stalactites and stalagmites molded by the hands of the creator make them have fancy but equally beautiful shapes. Unlike many other Quang Binh caves, this place also contains the mystery from the sound emitted in the special sonic resonant rock blocks.


Tien Son Quang Binh Cave has a length of only 980m, is located in the same system as Phong Nha Cave and is about 1km from here. Although the length is less than 1km, Tien Son Cave is still a wonder of Quang Binh cave that you definitely do not ignore.



Paradise Cave


As its name suggests, this Quang Binh cave has an enchanting beauty. Stalactites and stalagmites with the most magical and monumental beauty in the world, dressed in a variety of forms and richness in color. Because of this, Quang Binh Paradise Cave is also known as "heavenly palace in the ground". The topography of this cave is ancient calcite terrain with an estimated formation date of 350 to 400 million years and is a dry cave similar to Tien Son cave.


25km from Phong Nha Cave, Thien Duong Cave is also part of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. With a total length of 31.4km, this place is the longest Quang Binh cave in Asia.



Son Doong Cave


As the largest Quang Binh cave in the world and possessing many unique records, Son Doong cave has the magnificence of nature with a vibrant primeval forest ecosystem, the magical beauty of stalactites and massive stalagmites up to more than 70m high...


The precious beauty and enormity of size is what makes Son Doong Quang Binh cave always attractive to feet moved by mystery and wildness. This place is definitely a stop not to be missed in the list of Quang Binh caves.


Son Doong Cave belongs to Phong Nha - Ke Bang system, with a length of at least 5km, a width of about 500m, a height of about 200m and a volume of 38.5 million m3. According to reviews, this place can accommodate 1 40-storey skyscraper.



Tu Lan Cave


The list of Quang Binh caves without Tu Lan cave is flawed. Although not located in Phong Nha National Park, it is not so that this place does not have impressive beauty. 


There are two entrances to Tu Lan Quang Binh cave that you can choose from dry or wet. Stepping inside, you will feel lost in the foreground of the earth by beautiful, poetic streams and cliffs and towering stalactites. The mysterious beauty inside Tu Lan cave also has shifts and changes in the waters, mountains, caves formed by the erosion of time to create the mystery of this Quang Binh cave.



Hang En


As one of the famous Quang Binh caves, Hang En ranks 3rd in the list of the largest caves in the world. According to measurements, the widest place of the cave mouth reaches 170m, the highest place is 100m, it is estimated that the total length of the cave is 1654m passing through a mountain and there are 3 cave gates. It is these numbers that make En Quang Binh cave so impressive in the eyes of conquering enthusiasts.


Not only impressive numbers, this place also owns a magnificent landscape with high stone arches as well as a jade blue river...



Va Cave and Crack Water Cave



Hang and Patch

Although hidden deep in the core of Phong Nha, Va cave is still a Quang Binh cave that you should not forget to visit. Hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites of different sizes look magical, the beautiful clear water makes anyone who comes here once want to come back again.



Cracked Water Cave

The massive number of stalactites and diverse and unique ecosystems are impressive for those who come to Nuoc Crack cave. Also hidden in Phong Nha National Park, Nuoc Crack cave promises to be one of the next attractive Quang Binh caves.


Video: Oxalis Adventure


Aquarium Cave


True to its name, Quang Binh Aquarium Cave attracts by the emerald green water color inside the cave. Although not possessing the massiveness like other Quang Binh cave "brothers", this is a place that makes you say that "beautiful as a fairytale" is real in legend.



Dark Cave


Dark Cave is no less competitive with other Quang Binh caves when possessing a depth of 80m, a height of 50m and a length of up to 5258km.


The name Dark Cave is given because this place has a special "dark light", feeling like it can be touched. But not so that there is no light creeping in, the rays of sunlight creep into every corner creating a magical scene. In addition, like many other Quang Binh caves, this place has stalactites and stalagmites that are diverse in color and design. Dark Cave is also associated with the history of resistance against the US when this is the home of many soldiers and people during the war. 



Scrub Cave


Cha Loi Cave - Le Thuy Quang Binh is also a stop not to be missed when exploring Quang Binh cave. This place includes both water caves and dry caves creating a sophisticated and magical beauty. The stalactites and stalagmites have a golden hue along with a variety of sizes and shapes. 


This site is one of the Quang Binh caves imprinted with the footprints of General Vo Nguyen Giap - the famous and beloved General of the Vietnamese nation.



Thoong Valley


Thoong Valley is located in the middle of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, surrounded by millions of years old limestone mountain system and primeval forest.


Exploring Hung Thoong, visitors will see the lakes in the cave with jade green color. 3 days 2 nights tour, including exploring three caves: Hung, Round and Hung caves, trekking in the jungle, swimming in the cave, swinging over cliffs ...

The first cave on the journey is Hung cave (pictured). This is the cave with the most magnificent stalactite system on the tour. Large stalactites connected straight from the cave ceiling.



According to Mia


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