The central province of Quang Binh on October 24 introduced its new tourism product of exploring Vom and Gieng Vooc caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Vom and Gieng Vooc caves
own stunning limestone stalactite systems (Phto: baoquangbinh.vn
Addressing the launching ceremony, Viet
Hung, Director of Viet Hung Trading and Tourism JSC – the provider of the
product, said the company has prepared tour guides and equipment to serve
tourists.
Tourists can choose a one-day or two-day tour, crossing streams and camping
overnight in the forest and exploring stunning caves with diverse fauna and
flora species.
Vom cave is about 4km from the Ho
Chi Minh Highway, and features a large entrance
and cave.
Inside the cave is a sinkhole and an underground stream which runs to the Chay River.
Gieng Vooc Cave
is 400 metres
long, with streams and four lakes within it. Although the cave is short, it
features beautiful and spectacular stalactites.
Quang Binh has a 116.04-km coastline and a 201.87-km border with Laos. Home to a
stretch of the Truong Son limestone mountain range, the province is famous for
its cave systems, incredible mountain scenery and sprawling beaches. It is home
to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and the
world’s largest cave Son Doong.
Source: NDO
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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