Thang (Victory) Cave was named after a local resident who first discovered its entrance. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Thang (Victory) Cave was named after a local resident who first discovered its entrance. (Photo: Published by VNA)
An exploration team abseils into Thang Cave. (Photo: Published by VNA)
An exploration team abseils into Thang Cave. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Preliminary surveys show the cave is approximately 3,000 metres long, with an average width of 70 metres and several chambers extending beyond 100 metres. (Photo: VNA)
Preliminary surveys show the cave is approximately 3,000 metres long, with an average width of 70 metres and several chambers extending beyond 100 metres. (Photo: VNA)
The cave boasts an impressive system of stalactites. The discovery is considered of significant geological value, reinforcing the World Heritage site's potential for scientific research, conservation and adventure tourism. (Photo: Published by VNA)
The cave boasts an impressive system of stalactites. The discovery is considered of significant geological value, reinforcing the World Heritage site's potential for scientific research, conservation and adventure tourism. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Thang Cave is expected to undergo further research before being opened to tourism in the future. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Thang Cave is expected to undergo further research before being opened to tourism in the future. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Beautiful cave pearls discovered inside Thang Cave. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Beautiful cave pearls discovered inside Thang Cave. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Thang Cave has a greater average width than several other caves in the area. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Thang Cave has a greater average width than several other caves in the area. (Photo: Published by VNA)
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New cave discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

A newly discovered cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri stretches around 3 kilometres and features a spectacular system of stalactites along with numerous clusters of unusually large and rare cave pearls.