Paradise Cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang national park (Source: quangbinhtourism.com) Hanoi (VNA) - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in thecentral province of Quang Binh has come second in a list of the “Topexperiences in Vietnam”, according to Lonely Planet, a renowned travelpublication.
Lonely Planet describesthe national park, which was recognised as World Heritage twice by the UNESCO in 2003and 2015, as a paradise for caveexplorers.
The parkcontains the oldest karst mountains in Asia, formedapproximately 400 million years ago. Riddled with hundreds of extraordinarycave systems and spectacular underground rivers, Phong Nha is a speleologists’heaven on earth, the site said in its article.
“Thecaves are the region's absolute highlights, but the above-ground attractions offorest trekking, the area's war history, and rural mountain biking means itdeserves a stay of around three days”, the travel site said.
“Top experiences inVietnam” voted by Lonely Planet's include Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang NationalPark, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Giang province, Cat Tien NationalPark, Bac Ha market, Phu Quoc island, Hanoi, Con Dao island, Ba Be NationalPark, Sapa trekkin, and Mui Ne.-VNA
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