British cave scientists recently confirmed that Vietnam is now home to the world’s largest cave. The Son Dong Cave, located in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park runs 2.5 miles long, and can get as high as 600 feet, that’s nearly twice as the now, second largest cave in the world, Deer Cave in Malaysia.
These scientists have barely scratched the surface of what features are to be found in the Son Doong Cave. Will we find a colony of Vietnam Leaf-nosed Bats in the depths of this cavern? Or maybe cultural artifacts that shed new light on Vietnam’s prehistorical past? The British Cave Research Association plan to continue their research and share their findings with the public once the giddiness brought on by their record breaking discovery wears off.
The Biggest Cave in the World Is Discovered in Vietnam
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Anonymous
Posted Jan 23 2011
Vietnam: A Hidden Charm!
Anonymous
Posted Jan 23 2011
Vietnam: A Hidden Charm!
Anonymous
Posted Jan 23 2011
A Day in Vietnam...A Lifetime of Discovery...Visit Vietnam!
Anonymous
Posted Feb 16 2012
33&1/2mo's of my 59 yrs where spent in V.N. .Up until this time ,I had no bucket-list. I do now........
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