Son Doong – Vietnam’s natural wonder honored on Google

Doodle Son Doong promotes Vietnamese tourism to 17 countries and territories

On April 14, Doodle Son Doong appeared on the Google homepage and was recreated with a scene of a giant sinkhole located deeper in the cave, with sunlight illuminating the cave scene with many green shades of the mountains.

The giant sinkholes allow sunlight and rain to nourish the primary forest ecosystem, which is home to many species of creatures such as bats, crows and monkeys. A whole primeval forest that thrives right in this magnificent cave will continue to amaze any visitor to Son Doong, even seasoned explorers.

Aiming to attract international tourists and support Vietnam’s tourism recovery after the pandemic, Doodle Son Doong not only appears on the Vietnamese Google homepage but also on the Google homepage in many countries and regions. territories such as Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greece, Republic of Guatemala, Republic of Honduras, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, US Virgin Islands , UK.

Son Doong Cave – A unique natural wonder in the world

Son Doong Cave was certified by Guinness World Records, the World Record Association as the largest in the world, with a width of 150 meters, a height of more than 200 meters, and a length of up to nearly 9 kilometers. The cave is located in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang cave complex – the largest national park in Vietnam.

This place is not only the “home” of Son Doong – the largest cave in the world, but also En cave – the third largest cave in the world, and also the first destination on the way to Son Doong cave. Besides, more than 350 caves, underground rivers and rare flora and fauna have been found here.

Dubbed the “King of Caves”, Mr. Howard Limbert – one of the first members of the British Royal Cave Association to discover Son Doong cave in 2009 – commented: “I have discovered 700 caves throughout Vietnam. Nam and 350 of them are in Phong Nha-Ke Bang, it can be seen that Son Doong still has many unresearched mysteries.

We often encounter clouds in the cavities of other large caves around the world, but to own the forest in the cave and its own weather system, I think this is a very unique thing about Son Doong. Besides, the biodiversity in the cave is also a special factor, I hope in the near future plant experts can come to study this aspect more closely.”

To discover and admire this wonder of the world, ‘explorers’ will have a trip to experience combined sports such as forest crossing, stream wading, mountain climbing, even canoeing in high water season.. In the past 5 years, Son Doong cave has welcomed nearly 3,500 visitors to explore the cave; Oxalis Adventure – the only unit that organizes Son Doong expedition said.

The grandeur and wildness create the rare beauty of Son Doong Cave

Mr. Nguyen Le Phuc – Deputy General Director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said: “The event that Son Doong cave with outstanding global values ​​was honored on the Google homepage on April 14, 2022, is the pride of Quang Ninh. As the largest cave in the world, surely the grandeur, unique terrain and beautiful scenery of Son Doong will bring visitors impressive experiences. and overwhelmed.

Vietnam has officially reopened to international tourism with very favorable medical entry conditions and restored the visa and immigration policy as before the epidemic. All are ready! We welcome travelers from all over the world to come to have the full experience in Vietnam!”.

Mr. Ho An Phong – Vice Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee said: “In recent years, Son Doong cave has contributed to promoting Quang Binh tourism and Vietnam’s tourism to the world. Today, myself and Quang Binh people feel more proud when Son Doong cave was introduced by Google with a special Doodle to tourists and people from all over the world.

The sustainable tourism development at Son Doong cave, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park has created livelihoods and jobs for local communities, contributed to economic restructuring, improved quality of life, and Changing the face of the urban area in Phong Nha town and communes in the buffer zone of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park as well as improving the efficiency of forest protection, natural resource protection, and people’s pride. home.”

“The year 2013 marked a remarkable milestone for Oxalis’s remarkable development when we officially submitted the project to exploit Son Doong tourist route to the People’s Committee of Quang Binh province for consideration and approval. Up to now, the effect is from Hang Son Doong has also contributed to promoting Quang Binh tourism development, helping local people to have stable jobs, contributing to the economic development of the province. push and attract big investors to Quang Binh.

Notably, for the first time, Son Doong was officially promoted to nearly 100 film producers, directors, and scene directors right in the world’s movie capital Hollywood in 2019. We hope to continue creating other unique types of tourism to always create attraction for Quang Binh tourism in the future,” shared Mr. Nguyen Asia – Director of Oxalis Adventure Company.