This cave is located in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park and is the largest cave in all of Vietnam. At just under five miles long and with 14 grottos, it makes for an interesting trip and is very popular.
There are many different things to see in the cave, including some stunning stalactites and stalagmites that cling to the base of the cave and the ceiling to form breathtaking rock formations. There cave is also full of tunnels but they are not accessible to the general public due to the danger caused by the continued erosion.
The name ‘Phong Nha’ literally translates as ‘the cave of teeth’ as the stalagmites and stalactites formed a tooth like entrance. Most of them have now disappeared from the entrance to the cave but they have weathered the test of time on the inside. A group of British explorers mapped some of the cave in 1990 and made the first dependable plan of the area.
Getting There & Away
Dong Hoi is only 25 miles from the Phong Nha Cave and provides many transportation choices. There is a bus and train station that both run services continuously between the major towns and cities. There is also a domestic airport that serves Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Hue is home to the nearest international airport and welcomes daily flights from all over Vietnam and the surrounding countries.