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Visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang Cave

Phong Nha Town, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, VietNam

Phong Nha Cave is famous for its 7 best ones, which not only captivates visitors but also is recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage.

Phong Nha Cave  is an attractive destination that every passionate explorer should not miss. Here, you can not only immerse yourself in the charming and picturesque nature, but also discover with your own eyes the miraculous hand of the Creator from time immemorial.

Let’s find out and discover the details of Phong Nha cave tour in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

1. Where is Phong Nha Cave? Details

Phong Nha Cave is located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, about 45km northwest of Dong Hoi City. .

Phong Nha caveLet’s find out where Phong Nha cave ( Phong Nha – Ke Bang) is to make travel plans. Photo: Collectibles

Among the caves, Phong Nha is really the most prominent with a survey length of up to nearly 8km, with many beautiful caves and eye-catching stalactites. All make up the majestic beauty, bringing a sense of excitement, relaxation and comfort to tourists coming here to visit.

2. Introduction to Phong Nha Cave 

2.1. About the name of Phong Nha Cave

Phong Nha cave has a poetic name meaning “the wind flows through the gap” because of its drooping stalagmites at the mouth of the cave, creating a symbolic image true to the name Phong Nha.

Although often called Phong Nha Ke Bang cave, actually Phong Nha cave is just one of many other caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. This place is also known as “Thien Nam first cave” when it became the first point to be put into operation for tourism in Phong Nha Ke Bang Quang Binh.

Phong Nha cavePhong Nha Ke Bang with its majestic beauty in the midst of nature, a charming place that captivates visitors. Photo: Pinterest

2.2. About the structural features of Phong Phong Cave in Quang Binh

The cave is 7,729 m long, the mouth of the cave is 20-25m wide, 10m high, 83m deep, including 12 main caves and many connecting branches. The characteristic of this place is that it possesses many stalactites with many beautiful and eye-catching shapes with a cool and pleasant atmosphere, which is very popular with tourists.

Phong Nha cavePhong Nha – Ke Bang recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage is the pride of the people of Quang Binh. Photo: Collectibles.

3. Discover the 7 best things of Phong Nha – Ke Bang that make visitors fall in love

3.1. The cave with the longest water cave – 28 km 

Traveling to Phong Nha Ke Bang, you will have to be impressed with Hang Vom – the longest water cave with a length of up to 28km. In the Phong Nha – Ke Bang limestone block, the Vom cave system has a considerable scale, starting from Ruc Ca Roong cave located at an altitude of about 360m above sea level, stretching from South to North.

Phong Nha caveAnimation Phong Nha – Hang Vom is lit up by millions of fireflies. Photo: Pinterest

3.2. The cave has the highest and widest cave entrance today

The mouth of the cave has a width of up to 20-25m and a height of 10m, looking like a big bowl upside down on the water, making it easy for boats to pass through. This is also the intersection of light when the boat floats on the clear and calm river like a mirror, gradually going into the dark and discovering mysterious things.

Phong Nha caveThe cave door is wide open to welcome visitors to Phong Nha cave tour. Photo: Pinterest

3.3. The cave contains the widest and most beautiful sandy beach and reef 

The reefs in the cave are naturally shaped like lions, unicorns, Buddha statues, palaces, and no adoration… is one of the unique features, making visitors most curious to predict the correct shape. their natural forms and names.

Phong Nha cavePhoto of Phong Nha Ke Bang with golden sand sparkling with light on the water surface along with many rock formations specially shaped by nature. Photo: Collectibles

3.4. The cave with the most beautiful underground lake 

The underground lake with deep blue water, length up to 13,969m is a charming spot when traveling to Phong Nha cave. Here, visitors can experience sailing to explore to leisurely watch the fairy world in front of their eyes.

Phong Nha caveThis is the third best of Phong Nha Ke Bang. Photo: VTV

3.5. The system of stalactites in the cave is beautiful and majestic with the most animal shapes

Not only possessing beautiful reefs and underground lakes, this place also makes many visitors overwhelmed by the magnificent and fanciful scene of the massive stalactite system. The miraculous hand of nature also paints many masterpieces with countless strange and fascinating images. 

Phong Nha caveCung Dinh Cave and Tien Cave are two destinations that you definitely should not miss when exploring Phong Nha Ke Bang. Photo: Pinterest

3.6. The cave owns the longest underground river in our country, 1,500 meters

The underground river in the cave has a length of up to 1,500m, which is a journey where visitors will discover the majestic and unspoiled beauty, witness with their own eyes the magical scenery when the magical shimmering light blends in. mixed with darkness.

Phong Nha caveThe 6th best of Phong Nha Ke Bang makes the expedition point with more wild touches. Photo: Pinterest

3.7. The cave has the largest and most beautiful dry cave 

Visiting Thien Duong cave with a length of 31.4m, you can follow the wooden corridor arranged at the break point to admire the magnificent stalactite system here. The deeper you go inside, the more adventurers have the opportunity to personally discover what a masterpiece of nature is, looking at each stalagmite, rock breast with a variety of designs and sparkling colors. private.

Phong Nha caveStepping into Paradise Cave at Phong Nha Quang Binh is like entering a new and original world. Photo: Vietnammoi

To be able to fully experience every moment, without skipping any interesting discovery activities in Phong Nha Ke Bang, visitors should spend about 1 day sightseeing in relaxation and comfort.

4. Cultural values ​​of Phong Nha – Ke Bang are hidden here

  • Values ​​of nature:  Phong Nha cave opens up in front of everyone a majestic and magnificent beauty that nature bestows on man, a great value that no single hand can make.
  • Historical value:  During many years of exploitation, the cave still retains its timeless beauty, leaving a deep impression and intact attractiveness in the hearts of each visitor.
  • Tourism value:  Through the conservation and exploitation of the natural value of Phong Nha cave, this place has contributed to promoting tourism development of the whole region, welcoming millions of visitors from all over the country as well as tourism. People from all over the world come here to explore every year, helping the people of Quang Binh have more development opportunities.

Phong Nha cavePhong Nha Ke Bang tourism has become a highlight to help Quang Binh become more and more attractive in the hearts of foreign tourists. Photo: @josephineskriver

5. Instructions on how to move when traveling to Phong Nha Cave 

To travel to Phong Nha Ke Bang, first, depending on the starting location, you can choose between means of transport such as airplanes (for teams in big cities with long distances, or request to save money). time), or passenger cars, self-driving cars… to move to Dong Hoi city. Then, you can hire a taxi, go along Highway 16 about 45km to the northwest to the Son River, in the territory of Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province.

Phong Nha caveChoose the right vehicle to get to Phong Nha Ke Bang depending on the appropriate starting point. Photo: @philipmyr

If you come here by car, you can park your car at the parking lots along the river, or send it to a homestay, then buy a ticket, rent a boat to cross the Son River for about 30 minutes to enter Phong Nha cave. 

6. Frequently asked questions about Phong Nha Cave

6.1. How much is the ticket price of Phong Nha Cave?

  • For adults:  Each entrance ticket costs 150,000 VND per person.
  • Children under 1.3m in height  do not need to buy entrance tickets.
  • For boats to visit Phong Nha Cave:  Rent a boat 360,000 VND/ 1 boat can carry up to 12 guests including children, equipped with life jackets.

6.2. Is it possible to take pictures of Phong Nha Cave or film?

Yes, visitors are free to take photos and videos as they please. In the cave, there are also many rest spots with wooden floors and adequate lighting for people to check-in safely and more beautiful.

Phong Nha caveVisitors are free to check-in and record at Phong Nha Ke Bang but note to keep yourself safe. Photo: @josephineskriver

6.3. What are the opening hours of the Cave?

Phong Nha cave usually starts to welcome guests from 7:30 am and closes at 5 pm, so visitors need to pay attention to arranging time.

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