Discover the longest cave in Southeast Asia.

In 2020, Dak Nong Geopark was officially recognized by UNESCO as a UNESCO Global Geopark, covering an area of ​​4,700 square kilometers and spanning the districts of Krong No, Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Song, Dak Glong, and Gia Nghia City.

The people of Krông Nô have discovered caves deep underground with many colorful rock formations.

The park embodies the typical geological, archaeological, cultural, and biodiversity values ​​characteristic of the region. The most outstanding feature of the park is the system of basalt caves , distributed in the Krông Nô area, discovered in 2007. Among them, the C7 lava cave, a tubular structure over 1km long, holds the record for the longest cave in Southeast Asia according to the Japan Volcanic Cave Association. Furthermore, it is the largest and most unique cave in the region. The C6 and C6-1 cave areas are not just geological heritage sites. Here, scientists have discovered and excavated prehistoric human remains and three burial sites with multiple cultural layers dating back 6,000-7,000 years. Through excavations, archaeologists have discovered many relics and artifacts such as stone tools, pottery, bones, traces of hearths, etc. Cave C6-1 has just been classified as a National Monument . Scientists have identified more than 100 large and small caves here and five volcanic craters have been discovered, including Nam Dong volcano, Bang Mo volcano (Cu Jut), Nam Blang volcano, Nam Kar volcano (Krong No) and Nam Gle volcano (Dak Mil).

The C7 lava cave, a tube-shaped structure over 1km long, is accessed using a unique rope ladder.

An interesting destination for tourists to explore this region.

Unique geology and formations

The cave contains many formations characteristic of volcanic eruptions, such as lava flows and sinkholes.

The structure of the cave system is a result of tectonic faulting, forming channels through which lava from deep underground penetrates and basalt erupts.

Some caves are located deep underground and can only be accessed using rope ladders.

The Nâm Kar volcanic cave (Krông Nô) is one of five volcanic craters, including: Nâm Dơng volcano, Băng Mo volcano (Cư Jút); Nâm Blang volcano, Nâm Kar volcano (Krông Nô) and Nâm Gle volcano (Đắk Mil).

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