Son Doong, the world's largest natural cave located in Vietnam's central province of Quang Binh, was celebrated in April 14’s ‘Google Doodle’ to mark the discovery of the site in 2009.
Son Dong Cave honoured by Google Doodle (Photo: Google)
Hanoi (VNA) – Son Doong, the world's largest natural cave located in Vietnam's central province ofQuang Binh, was celebratedin April 14’s ‘GoogleDoodle’ to mark the discovery of the site in 2009.
The cave was hounoured onthe Vietnamese Google homepage together with 17 nations around the world,including the UK, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico, Sweden, Greece, Romania, Argentina,an♏d Chile.
The cave, which has a large, fast-flowing underground riverinside, had its entrance discovered by local resident Ho Khanh in 1990.
Professional geologists estimate that the cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago. (Photo: VNA)
In 2009, the BCRAexpedition team (British Cave Research Association) officially announced SonDoong as the world's largest natural cave. Shortly afterward, it completed the survey and measurement of the entire Son Doong Cave with a length of over 9km and a space of38.5 million cu.m. Therefore, to mark this special event, Google Doodle has chosen April 14 as Hang (cave) SonDoong's Day.
Professional geologists estimate that the cave was formed about2 to 5 million years ago.
The cave is large enoughfor an entire 40-story skyscraper. Scientists have discovered remarkablegeological formations in the cave, including the world's tallest stalactite.
The giant dolines in the cave allow sunlight to penetrate intothem forming the lush tropical jungle and a unique ecosystem, which are home tomany rare species, according to Google.
Son Doong Cave has drawn international attention and becomea staple on adventure bucket lists for travellers from around the world.
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Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh, has been named on the list of the seven new wonders of the world by prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.
Authorities in the central province of Quang Binh have approved a plan to cut entrance fees to a series of natural beauty spots in half from now till the end of the year to attract more visitors and stimulate tourism development in the province after the Covid-19 pandemic.
France's news agency AFP on January 20 published an article on how tourism has been developed in and benefited local community around Vietnam’s Son Doong, which has been dubbed the world’s largest cave.
Son Doong of central Quang Binh province, crowned the biggest cave on the planet in 2009, continues to grab the headlines. But that doesn’t mean it deserves all the attention. The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park offers every caving experience imaginable. The Tu Lan cave system, one of Vietnam’s most diverse subterranean kingdoms, has become a newly-emerging destination for backpackers.
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Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
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The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Son Dong Cave honoured by Google Doodle (Photo: Google) 
Professional geologists estimate that the cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago. (Photo: VNA) 
