Quang Binh province is offering a new adventure that is bound to thrill and enthrall - kayaking at night inside Phong Nha Cave with flashlights and special equipment.
Quang Binh province is offering a new adventure that is bound to thrill and enthrall - kayaking at night inside Phong Nha Cave with flashlights and special equipment.
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| The Phong Nha Cave is part of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park which was recognized by UNESCO as a global heritage site in 2003. At 7,729 meters, Phong Nha is among the world’s longest caves. It contains 14 grottoes, as well as a 13,969-meter long underground river, which opened for tourism activities in 1990. |
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| Since early January, the Phong Nha Tourism Center has launched a night kayaking tour exploring the Phong Nha and Bi Ky caves and enjoying local cuisine. Hoang Trung Thanh, deputy sales manager of the center, said this new product is expected to boost the local tourism industry after over two years of being furloughed by the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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| Before entering the cave, visitors are equipped with life jackets and helmets. They are asked to follow tour guides' instructions to ensure safety and conservation of the cave. Visitors can kayak on their own to explore the cave. The first part of the tour allows tourists to visit the Phong Nha Cave, famous for its rock formations that have been given names like the Lion, Unicorn, Kneeling Elephant and The Buddha. |
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| Around 1,200 meters along the river inside the cave, visitors can see a large ancient jar, believed to originate from the time of the Cham civilization. The jar, covered with mud, is stuck in the hollows of the cave wall. The jar, discovered early 2013, has a height of 65 cm. According to the Quang Binh Museum, there is nothing inside the jar, which has a ceramic coating on the outside. |
(Source: VNA)
