THE WORLD'S LARGEST CAVE IN THE WORLD SON DOONG CAVE (Center Vietnam): besides the beauty that anyone should see that breathlessly overwhelmed by natures...

Son Doong Caves in Vietnam is one of the most beautiful natural caves and the largest ever found in the world. Hang Son Doong cave complex of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National park, located in Son Trach, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province of Center Vietnam. Son Doon Cave is one of the largest natural cave ever found in the world. Who first discovered as a peasant named Ho Khanh. In 1991, he happened to shelter in this cave while looking deep into the fores.

Son Doong cave is more than 200 meters wide, 150 meters high, and approximately 9 kilometers long, with caverns big enough to fit an entire city street inside them, twice as large as Deer Cave in Malaysia (currently considered the world’s largest with 90 meters wide, 100 meters high and 2 kilometers long). Son Doong cave was classified as the largest cave in the world by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and selected as one of the most beautiful in the globe by the BBC news.

Son Doong cave is hidden in rugged Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province near the border with Laos. The cave is part of a network of 150 or so caves, many still not surveyed, in the Annamite Mountains. It is very difficult to cross. During the first expedition, the team explored two and a half miles of Son Doong cave before a 200-foot wall of muddy calcite stopped them. They named it the Great Wall of Vietnam. Above it they could make out an open space and traces of light, but they had no idea what was laying on the other side, so they stopped the expedition. A year later, in 2010, they returned—seven hard-core British cavers, a few scientists, and a crew of porters – to climb the wall, measure the passage, and push on all the way to the end of the cave…

In early August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour at a cost of US$3,000 each. Permits are required to access the cave and are made available on a limited basis. Only 500 permits were issued for the 2015 season, which runs from February to August. After August, heavy rains cause river levels to rise and make the cave largely inaccessible. Oxalis Adventure is the only operator allowed to take tourists to Son Doong.

Comments

FOREIGN TRAVEL ADVICE (Vietnam): personal safety, the fact we must know; Vietnam is the 43rd safest country in the world...

Vietnam is a relatively safe country for visitors, including solo female travellers. In fact, given the country’s recent history, many tourists, particularly Americans, are pleasantly surprised at the warm reception that foreign travellers receive. That said, petty crime is on the rise – though it’s still relatively small-scale and shouldn’t be a problem if you take common-sense precautions. Generally, the hassles you’ll encounter will be the milder sort of coping with pushy vendors and over-enthusiastic touts and beggars. At street level it’s best not to be ostentatious: forego eye-catching jewellery and flashy watches, try to be discreet when taking out your cash, and be particularly wary in crowds and on public transport. If your pack is on the top of the bus, make sure it’s attached securely (usually everything is tied down with ropes) and keep an eye on it during the most vulnerable times – before departure, at meal stops and on arrival at your destination. On trains, e...

THE PEACEFUL AND PRECIOUS GEM LINH QUY PHAP AN PAGODA, NEAR DALAT (South Vietnam): where this sanctuary is both peaceful and tranquil, and possesses beautifully fascinating space.

Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda is located in Lam Dong Province, where the famous touristic city of Da Lat is situated. With a special terrain position placing on highlands, the pagoda always has a calm and harmonious vibe with green grass, hills and clouds. The pagoda is an ideal destination for those who want to indulge yourself in natural beauty and culture of Vietnam. How to get there? Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda is 21km to the South of Bao Loc of Lam Dong Province in South Vietnam, between Ho Chi Minh Ville and Dalat. To reach the pagoda, visitors need to follow this route: From Ho Chi Minh City direction to Dalat via Bao Loc City. Arrived in Bao Loc City, go to Tran Phu Street, turn right at Dai Binh junction and head towards the road to Loc Thanh commune (Highway 55). After passing Loc Thanh Market, cross the Da Trang Bridge where you will face a junction. Turn right at that spot, pass Nibbana Pagoda while keeping straight to the crossroads, then turn right. Continue g...

THE TOP WORLD IMPRESSIVE BAN GIOC WATERFALL (North Vietnam)

Ban Gioc Waterfalls is regarded as the biggest waterfall in South East Asia, and the fourth biggest natural waterfall in the world located on a national border line. Ban Goc Waterfall, also known as Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, is situated in Dam Thu Commune in Trung Khanh District, about 90km from Cao Bang Province in Vietnam. The road leading to Ban Gioc Waterfall is crooked and winding with narrow turning point. The atmosphere here is very fresh with countryside landscapes. T he waterfall is described as a white silk amid the jungle. Ban Gioc Waterfall is divided into two main part (lower waterfall, and higher waterfall). The lower waterfall looking like a soft white silk cloth is 100m wide, 70m high, and 60m deep. The higher waterfall has less water and often parches in dry season. It's surely one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. Ban Gioc is located in the northeastern province of Cao Bang, the falls are 30 metres high and 300 metres acr...

Railway Cafe

Search This Blog