Son Doong is the largest cave in the world, just opened to welcome tourists.
Son Doong is the largest cave in the world, just opened to welcome tourists.
The cave was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991.
The tour to Son Doong is designed for visitors to experience in 6 days.
The cave was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991.
The tour to Son Doong is designed for visitors to experience in 6 days.
The journey to Son Doong is not for those who are not healthy.
The journey to Son Doong is not for those who are not healthy.
Tour price is 3,000 USD/person.
Tour price is 3,000 USD/person.
Son Doong Cave is 9 km long.
Son Doong Cave is 9 km long.
A Boeing 747 can fit into the cave, between the stone walls surrounding the fast-flowing river and the cave’s jungle.
A Boeing 747 can fit into the cave, between the stone walls surrounding the fast-flowing river and the cave’s jungle.
Local people learned about Son Doong in 1991 and the `first cave` remained unknown to the world until 2009, when a British expedition was able to go deep into the cave.
Local people learned about Son Doong in 1991 and the `first cave` remained unknown to the world until 2009, when a British expedition was able to go deep into the cave.
The roar of the fast-flowing river in the cave has scared many people around here.
The roar of the fast-flowing river in the cave has scared many people around here.
The river flows through the first 2.5 km in a limestone cave.
The river flows through the first 2.5 km in a limestone cave.
The giant stalagmite in the cave is up to 70 m high.
The giant stalagmite in the cave is up to 70 m high.
There are many poisonous centipedes in the cave.
There are many poisonous centipedes in the cave.
Monkeys often go into caves to find snails to eat.
Monkeys often go into caves to find snails to eat.
The surrounding jungle and remote location help Son Doong stay hidden for a long time.
The surrounding jungle and remote location help Son Doong stay hidden for a long time.
Explorer in front of the cave entrance.
Explorer in front of the cave entrance.
Son Doong Cave is located near the Vietnam – Laos border, in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park.
Son Doong Cave is located near the Vietnam – Laos border, in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park.
Nhu Binh (according to Telegraph)
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