Explore the mysterious caves of Quang Binh

Considered a paradise for those who love to explore , Quang Binh caves always contain countless interesting things that attract tourists.

Quang Binh - "Kingdom" of caves

Quang Binh has continuous limestone mountains with few fractures. Therefore, the caves are long, even up to several tens of kilometers, creating many of the largest cave chambers in the world . According to many experts, about 460 million years ago, marine bones and shells sank to the bottom of the ocean. Calcium minerals combined with seawater to form Calcium Carbonate with low solubility. Millions of years of change change and form sedimentary layers. Rainwater erodes limestone, seeps into cracks and flows down, gradually dissolving with the limestone layer. Over millions of years, these cracks are eroded to form caves. Quang Binh caves have been put into tourism exploitation . Currently, many Quang Binh caves have been put into tourism exploitation, attracting a large number of tourists. Phong Nha Cave Phong Nha belongs to the Ke Bang limestone mountain area located in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. This place is called "the most beautiful cave in the South" with beautiful scenery, sheltered by year-round green tropical forests.

*This place is called "the most beautiful cave in the South" with beautiful scenery, sheltered by year-round green tropical forests.*

Phong Nha Cave is 7,729m long, 83m deep, 50m high and divided into many sub-cave branches such as: Bi Ky Cave, Tien Cave, Cung Dinh Cave. This is a cave with underground water flowing inside the mountain, with many unique stalactites that make visitors go from one surprise to another. Talking about the origin of this special name, people believe that it is the stalagmites hanging down at the entrance that give the cave its strange shape. Therefore, people call it "Phong Nha" with the meaning of "wind passing through the teeth". Thien Duong Cave, Quang Binh Thien Duong Cave is one of the caves in Quang Binh that attracts a large number of tourists. With the title "underground palace", Thien Duong is like the most magnificent and magical wonder in the world. The cave is hidden deep in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, belonging to the ancient Karst terrain dating back up to 400 million years.

*Thien Duong Cave is one of the caves in Quang Binh that attracts many tourists.*

Thien Duong Cave is located in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, about 70km northwest of Dong Hoi City. This area is only about 25km from Phong Nha Cave, convenient transportation. However, visitors should book a room in the city center for easy travel, convenient for their travel itinerary. Tien Cave Quang Binh Tien Cave Quang Binh is located in the Tu Lan Cave system. This is a dry cave, the flood season creates a small stream, covered with fine sand, with beautiful, magical stalactites shaped like terraced fields with many swirls. Before entering Tien Cave, visitors will pass through the very deep Khong Day Lake, leading into the cliff. The jade green lake water creates a poetic, lyrical scene. The cave entrance sucks in cold wind that will make you shiver.

*Tien Cave Quang Binh is located in the Tu Lan cave system.*

Dark Cave, Quang Binh During the years of the resistance war against the US, Dark Cave was discovered by the people of Quang Binh. This is also a shelter for local officials and people. In 1992, the British Royal Cave Exploration Association conducted a survey, drew a map and officially included Dark Cave in Quang Binh in the list of caves allowed to welcome visitors. Dark Cave has a horizontal length of about 5,558m, a depth of 80m, and a height of 50m. Although it is called Dark Cave, this area can receive light from outside. Each ray of sunlight seeps into the cave, bounces on the cliffs, and reflects on the water surface. All of this creates a beautiful natural picture.

En Cave Quang Binh Among the top caves in Quang Binh, it is impossible not to mention En Cave Quang Binh. Coming here, visitors will be overwhelmed by the majestic beauty of the natural scenery. En Cave is 1,645m long, running through an entire mountain, with 3 cave entrances in the Southeast and Northwest directions along the flow of Rao Thuong stream. This place has a diverse ecosystem and a distinct climate, giving visitors unprecedented unique experiences.

Tien Son Cave Tien Son Cave is also known as Dry Cave. This is one of the beautiful cave systems in Quang Binh located in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang area. The road to Tien Son winds around the mountainside, over 200m above sea level. The cave was discovered in 1935 by local people. Because of its magical beauty, people always call it Tien Cave. Later, when Phong Nha was discovered to be a water cave, Tien Cave was converted to Dry Cave or also known as Tien Son Cave. Tien Son is about 980m long, connected to Phong Nha Cave to form a common cave system. This place is considered a castle of colorful, sparkling stalactites.

Eight Ladies Cave Eight Ladies Cave is located in Tan Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, about 55km northwest of Dong Hoi city. Eight Ladies is a small cave but has marked important historical moments of the country in the resistance war against the US, associated with the female youth volunteer force. The story of Eight Ladies Cave is even more tragic than the Dong Loc intersection. Coming here, tourists will not be able to hold back their tears when hearing the story of the sacrifice of eight young volunteers from Hoang Hoa, Thanh Hoa on Road 20 Quyet Thang - the "fire coordinate" at that time.

Thuy Cung Cave Located in Sinh Ton valley of Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave complex, Thuy Cung cave has a gentle, feminine shape. The most prominent feature here is the clear jade-colored water, attracting the attention of tourists, but until now, people have not found the cause. Accordingly, water from Thuy Cung cave flows along Tien stream to Lan cave, pouring into Toi cave. The deeper inside, visitors can admire the magical scenery like a real aquarium. Stalactites are diverse in shape, full of colors with elegant shapes. All create the mysterious, magical beauty of Quang Binh cave.

Son Doong Cave Not only is it the largest cave system in Vietnam, Son Doong is also recognized as the largest in the world, dating back about 3 million years. The cave is nearly 9km long, with some ceilings 200m high and 160m wide, overwhelming anyone who sets foot here. Son Doong has 2 natural skylights, the only place where light can shine in. Therefore, this place has a lush primeval forest system all year round, growing many types of tropical plants. In addition, the cave also has a very large underground river system, formed from the Khe Ry and Rao Thuong rivers. With its enormous size, clouds can form right in the cave, covering all the chambers of the Quang Binh cave, creating an unusually hazy scene. If you conquer Son Doong, the final point in your journey of discovery is the "Vietnam wall" made of limestone up to 90m high.

*Not only is Son Doong the largest cave system in Vietnam, it is also recognized as the largest in the world, dating back about 3 million years.*

Tu Lan Cave Tu Lan is located in Tan Hoa Commune, Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, about 70km from Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. The Tu Lan cave system was formed about 3 million years ago. It was not until 1992 that people discovered a part of the cave. The remaining part was only recently discovered. Tu Lan consists of 10 large and small caves, some of which have been eroded over time by rivers that continue to cut into the foot of the mountain. Coming here, visitors can explore the cave, swim or experience interesting activities in the forest.

Va Cave and Nuoc Nut Cave Normally, visitors will conquer these two places in one journey. You will have to walk about 2km to reach Nuoc Nut Cave to admire the wonderful river. Then, swim about 100m more to reach Va Cave. Coming here, visitors will witness the endless stalactite fields and 100 cone-shaped stone blocks of various sizes.

*You will have to walk about 2km to reach Nuoc Nut cave to admire the wonderful river. Then, swim about 100m more to reach Va cave entrance.*

Cha Loi Cave Cha Loi is one of the new caves in Quang Binh that has been put into tourism exploitation. This place has a magical and magnificent stalactite system, the terrain is both a dry cave and a water cave.

Not only is it beautiful, Cha Loi is also a place that bears a strong mark on national history. It was here that General Vo Nguyen Giap once came to survey and provide food aid to the South. This area was also home to soldiers in the resistance war for national independence. Source: https://vtcnews.vn/kham-pha-nhung-hang-dong-quang-binh-chua-day-su-ky-bi-ar872258.html