The Young Generation Co. Ltd has started running experimental tours tothe 25km long volcanic cave system in the Central Highlands province ofDak Nong.
The system, the largest in Southeast Asia, was discovered more than seven years ago in Krong No district.
One cave, the 594 metre-long grotto known as C3, is the second longest tube-shaped volcanic cave in Southeast Asia.
An adjacent cave is located in a forest full of beautiful old trees.
Thecaves have distinctive volcanic characteristics, such as ancient lavabanks, solidified lava flows and big sinkholes full of tropical plants.
Tourist can also enjoy gong performances by the M’Nong ethnic people and visit other local scenic areas.
Thecave system has been studied by the General Department of Geology andMinerals of Vietnam, with the support of UNESCO, since 2007.
The caves have also been examined by scientists from the Japan Caving Association.-VNA
The system, the largest in Southeast Asia, was discovered more than seven years ago in Krong No district.
One cave, the 594 metre-long grotto known as C3, is the second longest tube-shaped volcanic cave in Southeast Asia.
An adjacent cave is located in a forest full of beautiful old trees.
Thecaves have distinctive volcanic characteristics, such as ancient lavabanks, solidified lava flows and big sinkholes full of tropical plants.
Tourist can also enjoy gong performances by the M’Nong ethnic people and visit other local scenic areas.
Thecave system has been studied by the General Department of Geology andMinerals of Vietnam, with the support of UNESCO, since 2007.
The caves have also been examined by scientists from the Japan Caving Association.-VNA
