Monday 5 December 2011

951 VN - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (2003)

Brief Description

"The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Palaeozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park’s karst landscape is extremely complex with many geomorphic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers."

丰芽格邦国家公园
"丰芽格邦国家公园的喀斯特地貌的形成是从古生代(大约4亿年前)开始的,是亚洲最古老的喀斯特地貌。由于剧烈的地壳运动,丰芽格邦国家公园的喀斯特地貌异常复杂,具有许多重要的地貌特征。公园的喀斯特地貌面积广阔,一直延伸到老挝边界,沿途65公里布满了岩洞和地下河。"
Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/951

Entrance to Phong Nha grotto
Phong Nha wonder
legend Phong Nha
Phong Nha Buddha grandmother
Phong Nha grotto
Phong Nha grotto
Road to Tien Son cave
Tien Son grotto

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