Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh

June 30, 2023 | 10:01
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Hidden in a vast forest in the western reaches of the central province of Quang Binh, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave has been described as a beautiful natural masterpiece that never fails to enchant visitors.
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh
Thien Duong Cave was found by a local resident in 2005, according to the Cave’s management board. (Photo: VNA)
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh
It lies deep inside a limestone mountain in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, a World Natural Heritage Site located some 60 kilometers from the provincial capital, Dong Hoi city. (Photo: VNA)
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh
The cave is 31.4 kilometers long, up to 150 meters wide, and around 60 meters high. (Photo: VNA)
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh
Those who visit the cave for the first time describe the feeling as being in a “world only found in fairytales”. (Photo: VNA)
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh
Inside the world of Thien Duong Cave, stalactites and stalagmites are diversified with different shapes and sizes. (Photo: VNA)
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Thien Duong Cave, or Paradise Cave, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent caves in the world. Opened to tourists five years after its discovery in 2005, the cave is in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park that was recognized as the World Natural Heritage Site in 2003 by UNESCO.

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By VNA

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