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Venture into Quang Binh tourism and discover a land steeped in glorious historical achievements, where primeval forests meet the Son River. Additionally, explore the contributions of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, creating a mesmerizing landscape. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park was recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2003, a natural wonder bestowed upon the people of Quang Binh by Mother Nature.
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The natural conditions of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park spans approximately 200,000 hectares, located in Quang Binh province across the districts of Bo Trach, Tuyen Hoa, and Minh Hoa, about 50km northwest of Dong Hoi city.
For many Vietnamese geologists, the Quang Binh region as a whole, and Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in particular, represent a massive geological museum of immense value, featuring a complex geological structure with various types of rocks formed and developed over a period of more than 400 million years.
After millennia of geological formation, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park now exhibits distinctive characteristics of underground river systems flowing through mountains and intricate cave systems within limestone mountains, displaying intricate and complex formations.
In addition to its geological, topographical, and geomorphological significance, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is blessed by nature with mysterious and majestic landscapes, harboring many natural wonders. Phong Nha - Ke Bang boasts approximately 300 caves, categorized into three main systems: the Phong Nha cave system, the Vom cave system, and the Ruc Mon cave system, and is evaluated as having the top cave value in the world.
The Phong Nha cave system has a total length of over 40km, originating from the southern part of the Ke Bang limestone mountain range and spreading like branches in a northeast - southwest direction, forming famous caves. These caves are listed among the remarkable tourist destinations of Quang Binh province, such as Tien Son Cave, a beautiful and renowned cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park with its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, and Paradise Cave, one of the many large and long caves exploited by numerous travel companies to serve tourists on tours of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Particularly, with the discovery of Son Doong Cave, considered the world's largest cave, a new breakthrough has been made for the tourism industry of Quang Binh.
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The ecosystem of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
With its inherent natural characteristics of terrain, climate, and soil, Phong Nha - Ke Bang has become a national nature reserve with a rich and diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna.
With vast stretches of the national park covered by almost pristine forests, it provides an ideal environment for numerous plant species to thrive. Currently, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park boasts around 876 plant species, including over 38 species listed in the red book of endangered species.
Moreover, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park serves as a habitat and conservation site for many rare and endangered animal species. Among them are several species newly discovered worldwide and are at risk of extinction. Therefore, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is currently of significant importance, serving as a common home, a giant biological museum in Vietnam.
With its remarkable values in the history of Earth's formation, geological history, topography, landscape, majestic and mystical scenery, and high biodiversity, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is currently the finest ecotourism destination in Vietnam, beloved by many domestic and international tourists.
