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Four Vietnam destinations nominated among the world's top 100 attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Record Organization (VietKings) has nominated four special destinations among the top 100 most attractive destinations in the world.

Scaling the Great Wall of Vietnam

 One of central Vietnam’s most interesting tourist destinations – The Great Wall of Vietnam – was discovered by archaeologists in 2011 in the remote countryside of the central part of the country.

Son Doong Cave looks like it’s on another planet

VietNamNet Bridge – US newspaper CnTraveller has cited Son Doong Cave in Vietnam’s central QuangBinh Province among the world’s top 15 Places that look like they’re on Another Planet. 

Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Son Doong in February 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hollywood blockbuster Skull Island, the upcoming King Kong prequel by director and screenwriter, Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts will be shot in Son Doong Cave in the central coastal province of Quang Binh.

New Year calendars to feature Son Doong Cave

VietNamNet Bridge – Phuong Nam Printing Co. Ltd. held a ceremony last week to unveil its 2016 calendar designs with photos featuring astonishing scenes of the world’s renowned Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Cable car a threat to beauty of Son Doong cave

VietNamNet Bridge - Environmentalists have voiced their concern that a cable car system set up to serve tourists will spoil the natural beauty of the world’s largest cave.

Sense of adventure drives US photographer to capture caves

 VietNamNet Bridge – Caves in the central province of Quang Binh have wowed the world with their stunning natural beauty and have stolen the hearts of many people, including Ryan Deboodth from Nebraska, the US.

Va and Nuoc Nut caves through American photographer’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Famous for taking photos inside Son Doong Cave, photographer Ryan Deboodt is also well-known for capturing impressive shots of the caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, including Va and Nuoc Nut caves.

Smiles, thank-yous could boost tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese people should consider tourists their family, Deputy Minister Vu Duc Dam said at a ceremony held on Wednesday to mark the 55th anniversary of the tourism sector.

International explorers love Son Doong cave

 Central Quang Binh province earned more than 22 billion VND (over 1 million USD) in the first half of this year alone from tours into Son Doong, the world’s largest cave.

National Park to receive funding for development

 VietNamNet Bridge – A master plan to conserve the environment and build infrastructure in Quang Binh Province's Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park by 2030 has just been announced in Dong Hoi City.

The journey to find the world's largest cave in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – During a trip to the jungle, Mr. Ho Khanh incidentally saw white clouds and felt strong wind. Moving closerly, he saw a very large cave. 18 years later, this cave was announced as the world's largest cave.

Adventurers explore Son Doong Cave in increasing numbers

 Bookings by both domestic and international adventurers to explore the world's biggest cave, Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, have reached 267 since the tour launched early this month.

Son Doong Cave: A top 10 lifetime trip

 When caught with a case of wanderlust, Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave is one of the few particular places that stand out among the crowd on this beautiful planet, the Huffington Post said on its website.

VTV1 to broadcast documentary on Son Doong Cave

 VietNamNet Bridge – A latest documentary on the biggest cave known in the world—Son Doong—located in the central province of Quang Binh, will be broadcast on VTV1 on February 14.

Global media spotlight Vietnam’s tourism attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s credentials as an international travel destination gathered momentum in 2014 after the nation received kudos from the global media as a must see travel destination on many occasions.

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VTV1 to broadcast documentary on Son Doong Cave; Vietnamese celebrities join cultural week in Cyprus; First Debutante Ball to take place next month; France-Vietnam food and music festival this weekend

Heritage at stake

VietNamNet Bridge – The old saying that reads: “God doesn’t give with both hands” seems to be correct here in Vietnam since there are multiple natural heritage sites which force local authorities to face tough choices between tourism development

Ha Long Bay, Son Doong cave named beautiful places

 Ha Long Bay and the Son Doong cave have been named among the top 10 of the most breathtakingly beautiful places to visit on the planet by the global travel website GlobalGrasshopper.

Contestant withdraws from Miss Vietnam under suspicion of cosmetic surgery

Pham My Linh has withdrawn from Miss Vietnam 2014 after she was accused of having had a nose job.