As a part of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, what does Phong Nha Cave have that makes any visitor who visits it so amazed and exclaim? Let's explore the beauty of this scenic spot with MLifeOn and explain the title "The First Wonder of the Cave" in the article below.
Wonder in the heart of Quang Binh
Located in Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park covers an area of over 123,000 hectares, including a large limestone mountain range and a system of caves hidden underground. This is one of the nature reserves with unique terrain, with mountain ranges, rivers and endless caves.
Boating along the Son River, I felt the cool air of nature. The blue water reflects the majestic limestone mountains, patches of deep green forest stretch on both banks, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park appears majestic and beautiful.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is famous for its rich and majestic cave system, one of the most in the world. There are more than 300 large and small caves here. Among them, Phong Nha Cave is one of the most prominent caves with a surveyed length of nearly 8km, with many beautiful caves and eye-catching stalactites.
Going deep into Phong Nha Cave is a completely new experience for me when I am surrounded by limestone slabs with all kinds of strange shapes. When the light reflects on these stalactites, it creates enchanting images.
Every small corner in the cave has a mysterious feeling, making me feel as if I am entering a completely different world as I go deeper.
The deeper you go, the more enchanting Phong Nha Cave becomes.
Phong Nha Cave and the title "The First Wonder of the Cave"
The name “The First Wonder of the Cave” is not accidental. People gave this title to Phong Nha Cave because it possesses the following 7 special characteristics:
The cave has the longest water cave in Vietnam
One of the important factors contributing to the title “Thien Nam De Nhat Dong” of Phong Nha Cave is the longest water cave system in Vietnam - Hang Vom, stretching up to 28km in the giant limestone block of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Starting from Ruc Ca Roong cave, which is about 360m above sea level, this cave system stretches from South to North, creating a large underground world.
The highest and widest cave entrance today
Unlike many other caves with narrow entrances, Phong Nha Cave has a cave entrance up to 10m high and 20m wide, looking like a giant bowl upside down on the water surface. Thanks to this spacious size, visitors can easily sit on a boat, glide on the clear water and go deep into the cave without any obstacles.
The cave has the widest and most beautiful sandbank and reef
Not only famous for its underground rivers, Phong Nha Cave also has a shimmering golden sandbank and reefs with many strange shapes. The rocks are naturally carved into the shape of lions, unicorns, Buddha statues, and royal palaces, making visitors excited when they imagine and name each rock they see.
The cave has the most beautiful underground lake
One of the things that attracts visitors the most is the deep underground lake in the cave, with a length of up to 13,969m. The deep blue water reflects sparkling light, creating a beautiful scene like a fairy painting.
The most majestic and diverse stalactite system
Not only does Phong Nha Cave have the longest water cave or beautiful underground lake, it also has the most abundant and impressive stalactite system. The stalactites sparkle like giant crystals, creating a magnificent natural picture that is difficult for humans to recreate.
The longest underground river in Vietnam
One of the factors that makes Phong Nha Cave praised is the Son River - an underground river flowing through this scenic spot. Son River is the longest underground river in our country, stretching 1,500m through the cave. Rowing a boat on this river, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the magical light blending with the darkness, creating a mysterious but attractive scene.
The cave has the largest and most beautiful dry cave
In addition to caves with underground rivers, Phong Nha Cave also has a large dry cave, typically Thien Duong Cave with a length of 31.4km. This is where visitors can walk to explore the diverse stalactite system, each stone column has a strange shape, as if sculpted by a magical hand.
Thanks to these majestic and unique factors, Phong Nha Cave is not only a world natural heritage, but also deserves the title "The First Wonder of the Cave", a true wonder of Vietnam.
Standing in the middle of the vast space, I truly understand why this place is so praised. Each stalactite, each stream of water, each mountain range creates a masterpiece of nature, making travelers overwhelmed by the beauty that heaven and earth have bestowed.
Conclusion
There are places that, after just one visit, will make us remember forever the majesty and magnificence. And Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, especially Phong Nha Cave with its outstanding features, is such a place. If you are looking for a tourist destination that is both wild and mysterious, try to explore this place once. Surely you will find unforgettable experiences in the heart of this World Natural Heritage.
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CREDIT:
- Photography: Luan Nguyen
- Content: Giang Huynh
- Design: Phuong Nguyen
