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Son Doong, Vietnam

From series “Largest and Most Branched Caves on Earth”
In Vietnam, located on the territory of the national Phong-Nha-kevo Park is one of the largest caves in the world - Son Doong. The cave was accidentally discovered in 1991 by the locals Ho-Hang. When he looked into the underground vault, he heard the strong whistle and hastily left this uncertain place. The wind whistling out of the cave has deterred the locals and the researchers for a long time. In 2009 the British speleologists decided to research the cave. It has been found that the whistling sounds come from the stormy Rao Tuong river.

Son Doong, Vietnam The length of the largest hall of the cave, which is currently explored, forms 5 km. The height of this hall is also quite impressive and reaches 200 meters in some places. The average width is 150 meters. This room has enough room for a modern 40-storey skyscraper. One can literally translate the name of the Rao Tuong river as the «cave of the mountain river». The river flowing through the underground vault is the main point of the cave.

The tourists can participate in an exciting boat excursion through the secret places of the cave. In some of their rooms you can see the unique exotic plants. It is that in some districts of the cave the laughers have formed, through which the light penetrates, which has led to plant growth. The underground river continues to rock the rock. The modern scientists believe that Son Doong is the largest cave in the world, which can soon be confirmed with the official research data. Next - Ox Bel Ha


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Best hotels near Son Doong

Sunshine Hotel

Located in 9 km from Son Doong
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Rooms: 14
Hotel Sunshine is located about 200 metres from Nhat Le Riverand and 3 km from Dong Hoi Train Station. from Dong Hoi Airport is located 5 km away, … More: photo, rates and booking
Dieu Linh Hotel

Located in 10 km from Son Doong
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Rooms: 9
Fitted with tiled flooring, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and seating area. Rooms come with an … More: photo, rates and booking
Nam Long Hotel

Located in 11 km from Son Doong
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Rooms: 12
The hotel is 3 km from Dong Hoi Train Station and 5 km from Dong Hoi Airport. Vuc Quanh war village is 13 km away, while Phong Nha Cave is 50 km … More: photo, rates and booking
Sai Gon Quang Binh Hotel

Located in 12 km from Son Doong
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Rooms: 97
Sai Gon Quang Binh Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Dong Hoi Airport and 3 km from Dong Hoi Railway Station. Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Ban … More: photo, rates and booking

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