Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Sinkhole in Soon Dong Cave, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park

Impressive karst landscape with some of the largest caves in the world such as the Son Doong Cave. Here is located the longest known cave river in the world.

Dong Van Plateau

Dong Van Plateau

An area with very impressive tower karst where the cone-shaped limestone hills rise up to 800 m tall. Here are very impressive canyons, huge biodiversity values.

Hạ Long Bay

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Site of unusual beauty – sea bay with approximately 2,000 tower-like islands formed by karst processes. The tallest islands are 100 m tall. The area contains many endemic species of plants and animals. Some islands have impressive caves (such as Hang Đầu Gỗ Cave). Local fishermen live in exotic-looking floating villages.

Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave system (Hang Khe Ry)

Entrance in Phong Nha cave, Vietnam

Some 20 km long cave with a very long underground river (13,969 m) with sandy beaches. Cave contains valuable archaeological artifacts of Champa culture including beautiful ceramic vases.

Paradise Cave (Thien Duong Cave)

Paradise Cave (Thien Duong)

31.4 km long cave with some of the most beautiful cave formations, cave rooms are up to 150 m high. Endemic scorpion Vietbocap thienduongensis lives in the cave.

Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót

This large lake, according to legends, has a monster – Lagarfljotsormurinn (Lagarfljot Worm) – living in it.

Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón

Glacier lagoon between Vatnajökull glacier and ocean. Lake is adorned with numerous floating icebergs. Here have been spotted even seals.