If you don’t know about Son Doong Cave , which has been hidden for millions of years, you should read the article I wrote for you right now!
This article is a true story of discovery… Son Doong Cave it will blow your mind both with the fact that it has been hidden for millions of years and with its beauty that emerges when it comes out of the shadow of its mystery.. Frankly, my mind has already flown into the world’s largest cavern. That’s why I wanted you to know right away.
Coincidences Lead to Discoveries
The cave’s full name is “Hang Son Doong ”, meaning “Mountain River Cave”. Son Doong Cave is located in Vietnam. It is located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It first appeared in 1991, when a local farmer named Ho Khanh found shelter due to a storm in the forest.. The farmer who found the location of the cave realized that it was a brand new place, but he could not enter the cave because he was afraid of the strange sounds coming from inside.. Even if he entered, it was not possible for him to make a discovery alone.. Because for many people, the cave is considered the largest cave in the world.
With the emergence of the cave, professionals took action, of course.. It was thanks to the British Cave Research Association that it was precisely located and labeled as a new discovery.. With this discovery in 2010, the mystery of Son Doong Cave was removed and replaced by the breathtaking beauty of the cave.
The cave is also of great importance for the locals.. Because the livelihoods of that region, which was heavily destroyed during the Vietnam War, are very limited.. Chief among these were the mines left over from the time of the war and still found in many places.. Many people who tried to make money by dismantling and selling these had no other choice.. This brought many deaths with it.. However, the awakened interest of the people with Son Doong’s discovery led to the revival of tourism, which can be another source of income for the villagers there.
Nature’s Hidden Miracle
Easy to say, dear exploration lovers, that the cave’s past It is thought to date back to 3 million years ago.. It is both surprising and fascinating that this natural beauty has remained hidden for so long.. Of course, the beauty of the cave, which has remained hidden for so long, is also breathtaking.
The limestone of the cave has been weakened by the flowing river.. In this way, openings called dolines were formed.. Sunlight penetrating through these openings allowed life to awaken inside the cave.. Currently, the cave has its own ecosystem.. The air and vegetation inside have come into existence completely by themselves.
The width of the cave is 200 meters and its height is 150 meters.. The cave, which has been discovered in an area of approximately 9 km, is actually thought to be 139 km long.. The Son Doong Cave tour , which also contains many caves in itself, covers an area of only 5 km.. However, this main area of the cave is large enough to encompass the New York City block.
A Splendid Interior
Small lakes and stalagmites inside each cave Of course we are used to. However, Son Doong’s formations separated from other caves are enough to fascinate those who see it.. First of all, the stalagmites, which can be seen when entering through its wide mouth, where people are tiny, are gigantic.. The tallest stalagmite among them can reach 70 meters in length.. It has a lake with a depth of 200 meters.. It also has some small beaches, even a rainforest.. The most interesting formations are marbles.
It is home to many living species as well as natural formations.. It is quite normal that the cave, which Howard Limbert estimates to date back to the age of dinosaurs, is home to different species of living things.. In addition to being home to many living things from microorganisms that grow in the dark to different animal species, it also contains very valuable fossil remains.
Time to Discover
Now you are wondering how to get here, right? saying. That’s exactly what I’m starting to say. Well, it goes without saying that you have to buy your ticket and go to Vietnam first.. After you’ve done that part, all you have to do is join the tours organized to the cave.
You need to allocate a budget of $3000 on average.. Groups of only 10 people are formed for this legendary experience in the cave, where tours are organized between 5 and 7 days.. This is one of the measures taken to protect the unique ecosystem of the cave.
If you are planning to join the tours, which are held for only 1 week in February or August, I would say prepare yourself for a difficult journey; Just reaching the entrance of the cave requires a two-day journey.
A long walk through the forest will bring you to the Hang En cave, but that’s not all.. For the rest of your journey you have to cross river crossings.. There are also places where you will have to swim, other than walking until you reach the cave.. So, if you are considering visiting Son Doong Cave, I recommend you to train hard beforehand.
You can get more information at sondoongcave.org before you go.. Apart from that, the Son Doong Cave documentary is also available in Turkish ; that is, you can have good knowledge in your mother tongue without getting tired.
Have a nice trip, great discoveries…
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