Phong Nha first cave

Located about 50km northwest of Dong Hoi city center. Belonging to Ke Bang limestone mountain area, Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. Phong Nha cave is considered "Thien Nam De Nhat Dong" of Vietnam. Protected and covered by tropical forest. Famous for its unique rocks named after natural shapes such as "Lion", "Unicorn", "Vo Chau", "Cung Dinh" or "Buddha Statue". According to legend, Phong Nha cave was used by King Ham Nghi to store treasures and during the war against American imperialism, this place was used as a field hospital, a place to hide from enemy bombs and an ammunition depot. In 1992, a group of British scientists from Hanoi University conducted an expedition into the cave and the expedition successfully explored 7,729m of cave with a maximum length of 50m and a depth of up to 83m. As the 5th world heritage of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO in 2003. Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cave is highly appreciated by experts with 7 best things: Most beautiful underground river; Highest and widest cave entrance; Most beautiful sandbank, reef; Widest and most beautiful dry cave; Most magical and magnificent stalactites; Longest water cave; Most beautiful underground lake. Coming here, visitors will be completely conquered by the majestic beauty of Phong Nha Cave. A wonderful beauty that few caves have. Let's explore the beauty of Phong Nha Cave world heritage with Vietnam.vn , through the photo collection "Phong Nha - The First Cave" by author Nguyen Van Hai. The photo collection was submitted by the author to the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam", organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications .

Coming to Phong Nha, visitors will be drifting on the Nam River, as clear and calm as a mirror, lost in the dark and bright spaces, cool in the majestic and colorful stalactite cave, listening to the music at the mountain god's wine party, suddenly chilled by the wind that accidentally blows by. The limestone corridor is covered with sparkling stalactites and the thrilling feeling of lying in the mouth of a giant monster.

Unlike other tourist destinations, Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave is a series of interesting and surprising experiences. The wonderful scenery of majestic limestone mountains awaits visitors ahead. Large and small sub-cave such as Bi Ki, Tien cave, Cung Dinh cave are taking visitors to explore. Phong Nha - Ke Bang has been recognized by UNESCO twice as a world natural heritage with its natural diversity. With a limestone geological complex and a majestic cave system and underground rivers. Among them, Phong Nha "First Cave" is over 7,000m long and has the longest underground river in Asia at over 14,000m. This cave contains the magical beauty of stalactites and stalagmites, along with a rich and diverse ecosystem. Not only is it a natural wonder, it also contains many cultural vestiges from prehistoric times. This is the pride of the people of Quang Binh and a priceless heritage of humanity. In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam" continues to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website.   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam. Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values: - 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND - 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND - 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND - 10 Encouragement Prizes: 5,000,000 VND - 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Announcement Ceremony and Award Ceremony and Certificate on live television of Vietnam Television.

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