Top 8 Must-Visit Caves in Quang Binh

Son Doong Cave belongs to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system, located in Tan Trach commune, Bo Trach district. It is the largest natural cave in the world. According to geologists, Son Doong Cave was formed about 2 - 5 million years ago.

The cave is very large with a minimum length of 5 km. Inside the cave, there are many places with very large dimensions, with a section of the cave being 91.44 meters wide and the ceiling nearly 243.84 meters high, big enough to fit a 40-story building.

Not only famous for its gigantic size, but Son Doong Cave is also known for its diversity in biological landscapes. Inside the cave, a pristine forest untouched by humans has been discovered, with a lush vegetation cover.

Son Doong Cave is also notable for its system of stalactites and colossal cave 'pearls'. Son Doong owns stalagmites that reach up to 70 meters. Son Doong is the largest cave in the world, often referred to as the 'Great Wall of Vietnam' due to its majestic and vast landscape.

Currently, to preserve and ensure the safety of the cave, Son Doong has not officially opened to welcome tourists in general. If tourists want to explore this planet's most magnificent cave, they must book a Son Doong cave expedition tour, with a cost of over 60 million VND per person and must ensure good health and extensive trekking experience. Experience the adventure of Son Doong to witness a marvel of nature here.

As part of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, nestled within the ecological restoration zone in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Thien Duong Cave is hailed as the 'Heaven's Palace in the Depths of the Earth' for its splendid layers of resplendent stalactites, making it one of the most mythical and magnificent wonders.

Hidden deep within the national park, situated in a karst topography formed approximately 350 to 400 million years ago, Thien Duong Cave stretches for a total length of 31.4 kilometers, making it the longest cave in Asia. Unlike Phong Nha Cave, Thien Duong Cave is a dry cave without underground rivers or lakes. It features numerous surreal stalactites and stalagmites, with the cave floor primarily composed of clay soil and a temperature inside the cave of about 20 degrees Celsius.

Thien Duong Cave boasts a system of stalactites not only of geological value but also with diverse, richly colored shapes. The road leading to the entrance of Thien Duong Cave is nearly 5 kilometers long and was opened to tourism in 2010. Here, visitors can explore Thien Duong Cave via Vietnam's longest system of pathways and wooden bridges.

Belonging to the Ke Bang limestone mountain range, Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district. Phong Nha Cave is regarded as Vietnam's 'First Southern Cave,' enveloped by tropical forests. The cave's natural formation process took place approximately 250 million years ago. The terrain primarily consists of limestone and earth mountains. There is an underground river phenomenon here.

From the Von River, it takes a 30-minute journey to reach the cave entrance. With a length of 7,729 meters, a depth of 83 meters, and a height of 50 meters, including numerous large and small side branches. Phong Nha is renowned for its unique rock formations: Lion, Unicorn, or Buddha statues,...

The Phong Nha - Ke Bang heritage site was voted by The Royal Geographical Society of England as one of the most beautiful caves in the world based on 7 criteria: large and wide cave entrances, the most beautiful underwater rock beaches, the most beautiful underground rivers, tall and wide dry caves, deep and wide underwater lakes, the most magnificent stalactite systems, and the longest water caves. Inside Phong Nha Cave, you will be amazed by the marvel and grandeur of the stalactite system formed over 400 million years ago. Phong Nha Cave is a natural treasure endowed with invaluable natural resources featuring pristine limestone cave systems and rich ecosystems, an irresistible tourist destination that visitors cannot miss when coming to Quang Binh province.

Dark Cave is located in the upper reaches of the Chay River, a branch of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system. Dark Cave was surveyed by British Royal explorers in 1990 and 1992. Dark Cave is 5,258 meters long, 80 meters deep, and 50 meters high. The cave is located near the road to Paradise Cave and Mooc Stream. However, in recent years, Dark Cave has been opened to serve tourists.

Dark Cave is 6 km long and is likened to a “mini Sơn Đoòng.” During the rainy season, when the water level rises, it creates conditions for the accumulation of mud, forming a large mud pool with essential minerals for tourists to relax and enjoy massages.

The cave still retains its primitive beauty with thousands of magnificent stalactites. It is also home to many species such as langurs, bats, swallows, ... Despite being named Dark Cave, there is no darkness inside; light still penetrates into the cave, illuminating the stunning rock formations.

The Fairy Cave is part of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system, known for its stunning beauty. The Fairy Cave, also known as the Dry Cave to distinguish it from Phong Nha Cave, which is a water cave.

The Fairy Cave was formed tens of millions of years ago. The cave is 980 meters long, with a dangerous terrain about 400 meters from the cave entrance, including a 10-meter deep pit and a 500-meter underground stone cave. Therefore, visitors can only explore the area within 400 meters from the cave entrance. The Fairy Cave features fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, with thousands of colorful stalactites. The Fairy Cave has a special feature of stone plates and stone pillars that resonate sound. When lightly tapped, it produces strange sounds, resembling the sound of gongs and echoing drums from the depths of the earth.

The Fairy Cave is truly a masterpiece bestowed by nature, a unique gift that nature has generously given to the people of Quang Binh. The Fairy Cave becomes an indispensable destination in the journey to explore the land of Phong Nha - Ke Bang, a world natural heritage site,...

The Tu Lan cave system is located 70 km from Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, in Tan Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district. Tu Lan consists of 10 large and small caves, formed about 3 million years ago, some of which were discovered in 1992, while others were recently found.

Because the tectonic plate is always moving and colliding, the mountains here are still forming and growing, and the rivers continue to cut into the foothills, creating new caves over time.

To get here, you have to travel a fairly long distance by car. The reason for this is to preserve the wilderness and limit human impact in this area. This is exciting for adventure enthusiasts in Vietnam and especially for foreigners. But when you arrive here, you can hike, explore caves, swim, and enjoy exciting experiences in the forest.

Thuy Cung Cave is located in the Survival Valley within the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system. Unlike the Dive Cave (also located in the valley) with rugged rock formations, Thuy Cung Cave is more gentle and feminine, with its water exhibiting a mesmerizing emerald hue.

Initially called the Blue Water Cave due to its mysteriously blue water, the reason for this phenomenon remains undiscovered. Water from Thuy Cung Cave flows through the Fairy Stream to the Dive Cave and pours into the Dark Cave. As you venture deeper inside, you can admire the mystical beauty of the cave, resembling an underwater grotto with colorful stalactites. Further in, you'll see the cave as a Water Palace, with its diverse colored stalactites, elegant formations, creating a sense of mystery.

Visiting Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, you'll be amazed by the majestic beauty of Hang En. Hang En has a total length of 1,645 meters, with a ceiling height of up to 100 meters and a maximum width of 170 meters. It traverses an entire mountain and has 3 entrances, earning its reputation as the third largest cave in the world.

Exploring Hang En only takes two days and one night, perfect for travelers passionate about exploration but short on time. Hang En boasts its own unique ecosystem and climate. Its ceiling is adorned with thousands of stalactites, serving as the nesting grounds for swifts and bats. Visitors here can camp and swim, and even climb to the highest point of the cave to admire 300-million-year-old fossils.

Hang En is an ideal choice for travelers, offering an opportunity to immerse themselves in a vast and majestic natural environment, surrounded by expansive forests and the impressive beauty of the cave.