Voted as a monumental and beautiful tourist destination with many strange shaped stalactites. Son Doong Cave also contains a primeval forest that has been growing in the cave. The whole world must recognize that Son Doong is indeed the most magnificent cave in the world.

Son Doong Cave is a tourist destination with surreal beauty, and the most magnificent in the world. If you want to travel but don’t want a mere sightseeing. A new experience, a little adventure is the trip you need most right now. Do not hesitate any longer without “lost” to Quang Binh. Here you will discover the largest cave in the world – Son Doong cave. Explore the incredibly impressive numbers of nature.

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Legend of Son Doong Cave

In 1991, Mr. Ho Khanh went to the forest to find agarwood. Accidentally encountered a very heavy rain, he found a hiding place. At first he just chose a cliff to take refuge. But surprisingly, he discovered many clouds rising at the mouth of the cave. Inside, there was a roaring noise everywhere. He was so scared that he left immediately, he did not know that he missed the opportunity to explore the largest cave in the world.

In 2001, there was an expedition to Vietnam. The delegation was represented by Mr. Howard Limbert and asked Mr. Khanh as a guide. Mr. Khanh brought a strange story he met and told everyone. With his experience as an explorer, Mr. Howard said that Son Doong cave is a very large cave.

In 2009, Mr. Ho Khanh and this expedition discovered Son Doong cave. It must be very difficult for Mr. Khanh to find the place where the clouds roared in the past. It is located far from the main road and cannot be detected on Google Map. Mr. Khanh is the one who named this place Son Doong.

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The right time to explore Son Doong cave

The best time to visit Son Doong cave is from February to April. The weather at this time is the most beautiful, it is shady, very suitable for exploration trips. May to August is a hot and humid period. So if you want to travel to Son Doong cave, you need to prepare yourself for a good health. You will have the most smooth trip. The remaining months are rainy months, so exploring Son Doong cave is not allowed to open during this period.

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Step out into the world

The discovery of Son Doong cave by the British Royal Expedition shocked the world. This event is likened to finding the top of Mount Everest underground. Many famous newspapers across the country have simultaneously published information about Son Doong cave. Along with that, many film crews of famous media companies came to promote the image of the cave internationally.

Since appearing on the world tourist map. Son Doong Cave has continuously become a place to challenge domestic and foreign explorers. The mystery of sleeping in Son Doong cave has great attraction. So many expeditions throughout the years show no signs of stopping. The most recent survey of the Royal Caving Association of England. It was carried out in 6 days from April 1 to April 6, 2019. It has “brought to light” many interesting secrets hidden in this cave.

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Talking numbers

About 3 million years old, Son Doong cave has a width of 160m, a height of over 200m, and a length of nearly 9km. The measured volume of the cave is estimated at about 38.5 million m3. The size is so large that it is conceivable that the cave can hold a 40-story building. The stone columns up to 80 meters high in the cave are also considered by experts to be the tallest stalactite columns ever seen.

These numbers have shown how majestic Son Doong is. The reason it beat every opponent to become the biggest cave in the world. The special things are only available in Son Doong, so this place is highly appreciated. Major newspapers rated Son Doong cave as one of the 10 most beautiful places on the planet and one of the most worthy destinations in the world.

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Adventure travel at Son Doong cave

It has been put into operation in the form of adventure tourism since 2013. There is only one unit licensed to carry out this type of tourism activity in Son Doong. That is the Sour Tamarind Company Limited (English name is Oxalis Adventure). To be able to experience this journey of discovery, visitors should contact the above company.

However, because each trip is limited to 8 to 10 people. And it takes about a week to have a trip, so you have to be patient to wait for your turn. And to be a member of the tour group. You must go through the steps of health declaration as well as a health check according to the standards set by the travel company.

Tourist route to explore Son Doong cave is usually with the route Ban Doong – Hang En – Son Doong:

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Ban Doong

The trip will definitely pass through Ban Doong. This is a small village of the Bru Van Kieu ethnic group living in isolation in the National Park area. The people are hospitable and welcoming. Together with the fact that they preserve almost intact cultural and spiritual beauty for many decades is what will make you extremely impressed.

swallow’s cave

Continue to take a step to swallow’s cave, an important gateway to Son Doong cave. swallow’s cave is the third largest cave in the world. The cave got its name because it is where swallows live all year round. swallow’s cave is about 100m high, nearly 200m wide and about 1.6km long.

Because many water lines connect to the cave, in the rainy season, the water rises in the cave very quickly. Limestone blocks are also dissolved by water to form many unique shapes. Here, you will be provided with equipment and camped inside swallow’s cave before continuing your journey to Son Doong cave.

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Son Doong cave

Finally reached the main discovery in the journey. From the back door of En cave, go about 3km to reach the mouth of Son Doong cave. The cave formed on the fault of the Truong Son range and was eroded by river water. Create huge tunnels under the limestone. In the cave, there are two large sinkholes leading to the outside.

The sunlight outside shines through the “skylight” making the scene in the cave bright. Not as dark as many other caves. Thanks to the natural sunlight, the vegetation inside the cave is relatively developed. The first sinkhole is called Dinosaur Sinkhole, the second sinkhole is named Edam Garden.

The deeper you go into Son Doong cave, the more people are surprised by the magnificence of nature. The highlight is the cave pearl field, which is considered the largest and most numerous caves in the world. The spherical or ovoid stones are located on “terraced” compartments, some weighing up to 1 kg. It also contains many kinds of fossils of animals and plants dating back to about 300 million years.

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Farewell to the journey of discovery

When reaching the position of the stalactite wall about 100 meters high, this is the end of the journey. This stalactite wall is called the Vietnam Wall. This wall can only be explored by fully equipped adventurers. And equipped with new specialized tools. The tourists who join the expedition to this location have had an extremely unforgettable experience.

Because the irresistible attraction comes from the unexplored mysteries deep in the cave. So it makes many people extremely curious, always wanting to have the opportunity to experience it for themselves. Things that you did not anticipate. Since then, Son Doong cave is planned to become a new tourist destination. One of the names of the adventure tourism village in Asia in the near future. However, this big idea is a long-term plan and requires a huge investment as well as the right direction.

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Above all, in the process of participating in the adventure trip. Each person in the tour group must be responsible for maintaining general hygiene to maintain the natural environment. As well as follow the safety regulations during the trip.

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