Nam Son Cave system in Hoa Binh province - a natural wonder

  • Nam Son cave holds its pristine beauty since its discovery in 2004. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
    Nam Son cave holds its pristine beauty since its discovery in 2004. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
  • The cave also has a
    The cave also has a "magical" well that is always full with clear water. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
  • The cave holds a lake with the depth of two to seven meters, with cool and clear water all year round. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
    The cave holds a lake with the depth of two to seven meters, with cool and clear water all year round. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
  • An explorer inside the large cave system in Nam Son. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
    An explorer inside the large cave system in Nam Son. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
  • Stalactites inside Nam Son cave. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
    Stalactites inside Nam Son cave. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Located in Nam Son commune, Tan Lac district, the northern province of Hoa Binh, national relic Nam Son cave beckons adventurous travellers to conquer its pristine and mysterious beauty. Although Nam Son cave, which is located 1,000 metres above the sea level, boasts stunning beauty, it has yet to become popular among trekkers. Visitors have to weave through the bamboo forest and walk the only path along the mountainside for some 45 minutes to reach the site. Nam Son cave, or Ton cave, was discovered in January 2004, but today it remains untouched. The cave was likely formed due to volcanic eruptions and the tectonics of limestone mountains with underground rivers that cause erosion.The nine-kilometre-long cave system, which extends through a mountain, was honoured as one of the most captivating caves on earth by National Geographic. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt

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