According to the Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh), the BCRA, during a survey in early 2023, found 22 new caves in the province, of which 20 were in Tuyen Hoa district and Minh Hoa district and two in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Howard Limbert from the BCRA said the search included explorers from the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

“These caves are mostly wet caves, are small but interesting, and are different from many caves that we have found in Quang Binh.  Son Doong, En cave and many other caves have only one main entrance, but this new cave system has many different entrances and exits. Some of the caves are also interconnected, creating many horizontal passages that make trips around the inside very interesting,” Limbert said.  

BCRA noted that of the newly discovered caves, many caves are unsuitable for tourism. Before organizing tours, it is necessary to research and carefully check safety, ceiling height, flow, and geomorphology, it said.

“In May or June this year, we will join with representatives of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park to work with national parks in the UK to share experiences in operating parks and developing the value of national parks. After that, I want to return to Lam Hoa district to continue my research,” Limbert said.

With about 500 caves discovered, Quang Binh is renowned as the country's kingdom of caves. There are over 40 caves in the locality which are open to tourists. Son Doong is the world's largest, while En and Pigmy come in at second and fourth.

Some photos of the newly-discovered caves in Quang Binh: 

Hai Sam