On April 24, the Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province reported that a team of explorers from the British Royal Cave Research Association has discovered 41 new caves in the officially recognised Heritage Park. One of the 41 caves has now been identified as the deepest cave in Vietnam, at a depth of almost 320 meters named Ky Cave. At the bottom of it lies another cave about 50 metres high and four kilometers long. The largest is Cua Nho Cave, which is only big enough for one person to squeeze through at a time. However, once inside the cave, it is as large as a room a hundred metres long. The combined length of all 41 caves is almost 20 kilometres. Photos taken by the explorers This is a result of extensive research and field work, which first started at the beginning of last March. Later the same day, Mr Luu Minh Thanh, the Director of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, said that a film crew from Japan's national TV station (NHK) will … [Read more...] about 41 new caves discovered in Quang Binh province
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Overseas Vietnamese present gifts to AO victims in Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces
In Quang Binh, the delegation presented the current situation and charitable activities of the overseas Vietnamese community around the world, presenting 302.5 million VND and 3,000 USD from overseas Vietnamese in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Lao PDR, and Mr Do Xuan Hoang, Chairman of the overseas Vietnamese association in Russia, to AO victims in the province. Mr Tran Tien Dung, Vice Chairman of the Quang Binh provincial People's Committee, expressed his great appreciation for the support from overseas Vietnamese, saying that these are valuable gifts to help AO victims overcome the difficulties they face in their lives. The money will be used to build houses and offer scholarships for students. Meanwhile, in Ha Tinh province, Vice Minister Nguyen Thanh Son attended the opening ceremony for the Moi Mountain Flag Tower in the historic Dong Loc T-junction Monument, commemorating to famous female hero La Thi Tam. On this occasion, Mr Nguyen Thanh Son also presented nearly 368 … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese present gifts to AO victims in Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces
Construction of Thuong My Trung Irrigation Work starts in Quang Binh
The work is part of the central region - ADB 4 irrigation project with a total investment of over VND 331 billion. The work aims to prevent early floods and small floods and irrigate 4,188 hectares of rice fields in Le Thuy and Quang Ninh districts, Quang Binh province, and at the same time to make a contribution to improving ecological environment for around 800 hectares of Hac Hai Lagoon. The work includes main items such as raising the border dyke with its length of 82 kilometres, upgrading and building 42 pumping stations and building the irrigation system. The work is expected to be completed and put into use in the first quarter of 2011. P.V … [Read more...] about Construction of Thuong My Trung Irrigation Work starts in Quang Binh
A Glimpse of Quang Binh
Quang Binh province spreads along the northern part of Central Vietnam, its coastal line is 126 km long and it is famous for some of the top caves in the world such as Phong Nha and Paradise Cave... … [Read more...] about A Glimpse of Quang Binh
Cave tourism highlights Quang Binh Cultural – Tourism Week
The Quang Binh Cultural - Tourism Week 2011 will open on May 27, highlighted by the programme 'Discovering the Magnificent Beauty of the Province's Caves', announced the Quang Binh provincial People's Committee on April 18. The programme will be held at the Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave from 8 pm to 9:30 pm on May 28 and feature the mysterious and irresistible beauty of this particular cave, as well as the whole cave system in the locality. The programme, which will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television Channels 1 and 4, aims to attract more investment for promoting tourism in the locality, especially the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO-recognised world natural heritage site. The Quang Binh Cultural -Tourism Week will also include a variety of cultural and tourist activities such as a 'Cau Ngu' (Fish Worshipping) festival, displays of the province's traditional food and the launch of Song Chay-Hang Toi ecological tours. N.D … [Read more...] about Cave tourism highlights Quang Binh Cultural – Tourism Week