Discover the Kingdom of Caves in Quang Binh

With the discovery of 22 new caves, Quang Binh – dubbed the "kingdom of caves" – now boasts over 500 caves, approximately 40 of which have been developed for tourism. In the core zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, there are 7 new caves with a total length of 1,415 m, and in the buffer zone there are 7 new caves with a total length of 1,027 m. The adjacent area in Lam Hoa commune, Tuyen Hoa district, has 11 caves with a total length of 1,108 m. Phong Nha Cave is one of the most visited destinations in Quang Binh province. Located within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Phong Nha Cave is situated in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, approximately 45 km from Dong Hoi city. Phong Nha Cave has been explored numerous times since the beginning of the 20th century. In 1994, the "Vietnam Geomorphological Exploration Report" by a British expedition team called it "one of the two most beautiful water caves in the world". The cave was the first site to be developed for tourism in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area. Compared to other provinces and cities in Vietnam, Quang Binh has the narrowest area because it is located at the "bottleneck" on the S-shaped map of the country, with some places having a width of only 50km from the sea to the Vietnam-Laos border. Diversifying tourism products while protecting the natural environment and tourism environment will bring a "breath of fresh air," helping Quang Binh's "smoke-free industry" to position its brand and develop in a "green" and sustainable direction. Quang Binh also possesses a diverse range of geographical features, including plains, forests, mountains, rivers, seas, and islands. Furthermore, Quang Binh boasts pristine forests and famous nature reserves such as Khe Net, Khe Ve, and Giang Man...

Thanks to its abundant natural resources, diverse biodiversity, and unparalleled cave systems, Quang Binh is known as the "kingdom of caves." Based on this unique and attractive tourism resource, the province is striving to create strong tourism products, thereby positioning the Quang Binh tourism brand and developing in a "green" and sustainable direction.

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