QUANG BINH – Dong Thien Duong holds a series of records with the most magnificent and unique stalactite system in Asia.
QUANG BINH Dong Thien Duong holds a series of records with the most magnificent and unique stalactite system in Asia.
Thien Duong cave is located in the complex of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. In 2005, the cave gate was discovered by Mr. Ho Khanh – a local person by chance during a forest trip. This information attracted the attention of scientists, explorers. The Royal British Cave Research Association organized the survey here.
Photos of the original cave entrance discovered by the people.
Visitors enter the cave according to the wooden ladder system longer than 1 km. The temperature in the cave is cool all year round, always at 18-20 degrees Celsius.
The cave is 31.4 km long, 60 m high, 30 m-100 m wide, and 150 m widest.
Thien Duong Cave has achieved records announced by the Center of the Vietnam Record Book such as: the longest dry cave in Asia; Dry cave has the most unique stalactite and stalagmite system; The cave has the longest wooden bridge in Asia.
In addition to features like other caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Thien Duong cave is considered to be the most unique and magnificent stalactite system. Stalactites in the cave have different shapes, named individually as Ancient Tower, Thien Ha Waterfall, Great Cathedral, Tower of Heaven …
The photo of a stalactite block is called the Lotus Tower because it has a shape like a lotus.
The stalactite system in the cave is continuing to tecton and develop thanks to the drops of water dripping down from the cave ceiling. According to scientists, within 1,000 years the stalactite is only about 1 cm tall.
Photograph of Rabbit Ngoc stalactite block.
Thien Ha waterfall is a massive stalactite block, looks like a large waterfall falling down the stone steps.
Thien Duong cave is located at Km 16, about 4 km from the edge of the western branch of Ho Chi Minh road, in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district. Through the tourist area gate, guests can walk or tram about 1.5 km to the foot of the mountain, then follow the slope of about 700 m or climb more than 500 steps to reach the cave entrance.
Total time to visit Thien Duong Cave is 2.5-3 hours. The tour guide (free of charge) will pick you up from the entrance of the cave and guide you in groups if there is a need. The ticket price to visit the cave is 250,000 VND for adults, 125,000 VND for children from 1.1 to 1.3 m, free for children under 1.1 m.
Thao Ly, a tourist from Hanoi, said: “Although the walk to the cave is quite tiring, but inside, I feel very happy to conquer and explore the wild and majestic nature. cool and fresh “.
Photo of stalactite with the name Tay Nguyen communal house.
After going 1 km on a wooden ladder, visitors can walk another 6 km to continue to explore the stalactites and stalagmites. At the end of the cave is a skylight with a column of sunlight shining into the cave. This 6 km journey requires a guide, suitable for adventurous travelers, experienced in caving, and in good health.
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