Discover Thung Bung - the mysterious stalactite cave of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Discovered a few years ago and strictly managed by local authorities, Thung Bung Cave (Con Cuong District, Nghe An) is a mysterious destination for those who love adventure and discovery.
Explore Thung Bung cave. |
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Thung Bung Cave is located in Tan Son village, Mon Son commune (Con Cuong). Because the cave entrance is located high up, to visit the cave, visitors must cling to the walls or tree roots to climb down. |
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Going down the cave, moving is also very difficult due to the narrow path. |
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Going deeper inside, the cave becomes spacious and high. The stalactites appear like a wonder. |
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At the bottom of the cave, there is a sinkhole about 3m in diameter, very deep. According to many people, this sinkhole is where all the water in the cave is collected every rainy season to be led down to the underground river and then flowed to the streams in the area. |
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Under the cave floor there are layers of stalactites shaped like terraced fields of the people in the highlands. |
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The layers of glitter attached to the stalactites appear sparkling every time the light shines on them. |
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Over thousands of years, underground streams flowing through rocks have created natural wonders that captivate people's hearts. |
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Thung Bung Cave is naturally divided into many levels. To visit it all, you have to climb quite hard and dangerously. |
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Although it was just discovered, the cave has attracted many visitors. However, some people lack awareness and have littered and destroyed the stalactites. |
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To reduce human impact on the ecosystem and landscape in the cave, local authorities have locked the cave gate for management, waiting for a scientific and effective cave exploitation plan. |