Spectacular natural shapes in UNESCO-recognized geopark

10:08, 02/08/2021

In April 2018, Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang Province was recognized as part of the UNESCO Global Network of National Geoparks.

 

In April 2018, Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang Province was recognized as part of the UNESCO Global Network of National Geoparks.

The park is home to million-year-old limestone mountains. Gradual subsidence has made giant holes which are now habitats for tropical vegetation.

Meanwhile, some other arc-like mountains may give visitors the impression of a gate of heaven.

Travelers are sometimes enchanted by a giant lonesome limestone mass in unique shape in the rice field.

Last but not least, mysterious caves in such limestone mountains always arouse curiosity from adventurers.

The beautiful sky viewed from Ngu Lao Hole
The beautiful sky viewed from Ngu Lao Hole

 

Mountains are half hidden in white clouds in Cao Bang’s Hoa An Commune
Mountains are half hidden in white clouds in Cao Bang’s Hoa An Commune

 

A “gate of heaven” in Dam Thuy Commune
A “gate of heaven” in Dam Thuy Commune

 

An explorer poses for a photo in a cave in Ngu Lao limestone mountainous area
An explorer poses for a photo in a cave in Ngu Lao limestone mountainous area

 

Stalactites and stalagmites in a big cave in Van Trinh Commune
Stalactites and stalagmites in a big cave in Van Trinh Commune

 

Plants at the entrance of another cave in Van Trinh
Plants at the entrance of another cave in Van Trinh

 

A lonesome giant limestone mass
A lonesome giant limestone mass

(Source: VNN)