The team led by British cave expedition experts surveyed 29 caves in Phong Nha, Thuong Trach, Kim Phu, Kim Dien, Tan Thanh, Tuyen Lam, and Truong Son commune in Quang Tri province.
In addition to the newly discovered ones, the team also surveyed three known caves. Survey results revealed several large caves among valuable scientific findings that offer new opportunities for sustainable tourism development.
Director of the National Park Pham Hong Thai, said, “The survey has produced many important results, which will help clarify the area's geological and geomorphological values and offer new opportunities for conservation and sustainable tourism development."
"To date, we have identified seven caves in the core zone, and three major systems: the Phong Nha Cave System, the Vom Cave System, and the Mooc Spring System. 472 caves have been unearthed, with a total length of over 254km, making the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park one of the most unique cave systems in the world, and truly a "Kingdom of Caves".
