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Formed millions of years ago but only recently unveiled and discovered, Sơn Đoòng Cave stands as the largest and most stunning cave in the world, making it an unmissable destination for any adventurous traveler worldwide.
Behold the majestic beauty of Sơn Đoòng Cave (Photo: Collection)
Introduction to Sơn Đoòng Cave
Nestled in the heart of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park complex, stretching over 5km in length, with a width of over 200m, and towering up to 150m high, Sơn Đoòng Cave (also known as Mountain River Cave) is the largest natural cave in the world and a source of pride for Vietnamese people in general and Quảng Bình residents in particular, as nature generously bestows upon humanity a priceless masterpiece. Due to its grandeur and magnificence, Sơn Đoòng is often likened to the “Great Wall of Vietnam.”
The unique beauty of Sơn Đoòng Cave when viewed from above (Photo: ST)
Exploring the “mysterious” beauty of Sơn Đoòng Cave
To reach Sơn Đoòng Cave, you will need about half a day to traverse a forest and wade through a small river.
The spectacular beauty of Sơn Đoòng Cave (Photo: ST)
As you reach the cave entrance, the cool breeze flowing within will dissolve all fatigue from the challenging trek through the forest and streams. Enveloped in the vastness of the cave, you'll feel exhilarated by the mystical allure hidden behind thick, ethereal mists carried by chilly winds.
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Not only renowned for its colossal size, Sơn Đoòng Cave also boasts a rich ecosystem of fauna and flora. It serves as the habitat for various species of animals and a diverse vegetation carpet with hundreds of different plant species, nurtured by the rushing underground river and illuminated by sunlight filtering through parts of the collapsed cave.
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It's even discovered a pristine carpet of vegetation untouched by human footprints in a vast, primeval tropical forest akin to a ‘garden of Eden’ come to life on earth.
Lush 'Garden of Eden' within Sơn Đoòng Cave (Photo: Collection)
Diverse vegetation carpet in Sơn Đoòng Cave (Photo: Collection)
Sơn Đoòng Cave captivates visitors with its geological diversity and unique topography of underground rivers and vast caves. Exploring Sơn Đoòng Cave, you'll marvel at the limestone formations, stalactites, gigantic 'pearls,' and towering columns, some reaching up to 70m, crafted over millions of years.
Countless giant cave pearls (Photo: Collection)
With the aim of preserving the cave's beauty and ensuring visitor safety, Sơn Đoòng Cave is not open for general tourism. Only about 500 people are allowed to embark on the exploration journey each year. To be among the fortunate few to discover this magnificent cave, you must book an expensive and physically demanding Sơn Đoòng Cave expedition in advance, ensuring good health for the extensive journey.
If you're an adventurous traveler who loves cave exploration, embark on a journey to conquer Sơn Đoòng Cave at least once to push your limits, challenge yourself, and witness the most majestic and miraculous natural wonder on this planet.
