NDO – As many as 58 new caves have been discovered in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system in the central province of Quang Binh, according to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board. Le Thanh Tinh, Director of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board, revealed that the newly-found caves have never been announced before, and are located in the buffer zone communes of Minh Hoa district. Rangers and officials from the national park organised independent surveys, without the participation of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA). Using the initial recognition method, then comparing cave data that the BCRA experts have identified and then eliminating duplicate caves, the final list of 58 new cave records has been compiled and published for the first time. Some caves have been surveyed by the staff of Phong Nha - Ke Bang Park, but most have not been explored yet due to limited technical conditions. According to Tinh, the profiles of the 58 caves will be … [Read more...] about Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang Most Recent News
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Quang Binh suggests Government support for further development
The province asked the Government to assist it in the upgrading of the Dong Hoi Airport in 2018 and add the airport to the list of international airports in the future in order to boost the local tourism and transport.The local authorities also suggested that the Government will recognise the relic site dedicated to General Vo Nguyen Giap located in LocThuy commune, Le Thuy district as the national-level historical site to serve the preservation of the relic site and tourism.In addition, the province expressed hope that the Government will soon approve a target programme on education in mountainous, ethnic and disadvantaged regions aligned with a specific capital allocation plan for these regions in the 2018-2020 period.In particular, local authorities asked the Government to provide financial support for the province to build kindergartens and primary schools for children in remote, ethnic and disadvantage regions with a total aid of VND276 billion for 52 communes.Deputy PM Dam … [Read more...] about Quang Binh suggests Government support for further development
Additional 58 caves uncovered in Quang Binh
Son Doong cave (Source: VNA)Quang Binh (VNA) – The central province of Quang Binh has recentlydiscovered 58 more caves, Director of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National ParkManagement Board Le Thanh Tinh announced on December 12.All the new caves are located in Minh Hoadistrict, Tinh said, adding that documents on the caves will be handed over toan expert delegation of the British Cave Research Association for furtherstudy.Quang Binh is famous for its caves, mountainscenery and sprawling beaches. Its Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park wasrecognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 due to its impressivescenery and archaeological value.Last year, Son Doong Cave, located in theheart of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, was recognised as the largest ofits kind by three international organisations, including Guinness ( based inthe UK), the Association World Record (based in Hong Kong) and WorldKings(based in the US and India).The 1,645m-long cave system, which extends through a … [Read more...] about Additional 58 caves uncovered in Quang Binh
Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
As many as 58 new caves have been discovered in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system in the central province of Quang Binh, according to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, known as "Cave Kingdom", still has many undiscovered caves. (Credit: Oxalis) Le Thanh Tinh, Director of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board, revealed that the newly-found caves have never been announced before, and are located in the buffer zone communes of Minh Hoa district.Rangers and officials from the national park organised independent surveys, without the participation of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA).Using the initial recognition method, then comparing cave data that the BCRA experts have identified and then eliminating duplicate caves, the final list of 58 new cave records has been compiled and published for the first time.Some caves have been surveyed by the staff of Phong Nha - Ke Bang Park, but most have not been … [Read more...] about Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
Quang Binh acts to attract tourists
VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Binh Province is working with relevant agencies over a number of programs to bring tourists back to the north-central province after mass fish deaths along the central coast more than one month ago. A foreigner visits Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh Province. Quang Binh is working with relevant agencies over a number of programs to bring back tourists to the north-central province after mass fish deaths along the central coast more than one month ago – Photo: Nguyen Tam The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism told a press conference on Wednesday that Quang Binh has launched the Week of Beach Vacation at Nhat Le, Bao Ninh and other beaches. The program, which features water motorbikes and paragliding, is expected to attract around 10,000 tourists by May 30 when it concludes. To promote local specialties, the Quang Binh Travel Association will organize a food festival at Nhat Le Beach on May 28-30 for visitors to taste dishes at over … [Read more...] about Quang Binh acts to attract tourists