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Ironwood forest discovered in Quang Binh

November 28, 2009  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

Ironwood forest discovered in Quang Binh

A 100-hectare primeval ironwood forest has been discovered in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the northern-central province of Quang Binh. A view of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. An ironwood forest with thousands of century-old trees was recently discovered in the area. A view of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. An ironwood forest with thousands of century-old... Read more

Phong Nha-Ke Bang park marks cooperation with Cologne Zoo

October 18, 2009  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

Phong Nha-Ke Bang park marks cooperation with Cologne Zoo

A ceremony was held at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh to mark the park’s decade-long cooperation with the Cologne Zoo of Germany. Since 1999, the Cologne Zoo has coordinated with the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in conducting research on amphibian and reptile. (Photo: ND)Ten years ago, Germany’s Cologne... Read more

New bird species found in north-central park

October 17, 2009  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

New bird species found in north-central park

Vietnamese and German biologists announced the discovery October 14 of a new type of songbird in Vietnam’s Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The cypress-tree forestThe Khuou da mun, a Sooty tree babbler (Stachyris herberti), was observed in a limestone mountain area of the park by the German biologists, said the park management board. Biologists from the Ha Noi... Read more

Turquoise tranquility

September 22, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

Turquoise tranquility

LookAtVietnam – A hidden charm awaits visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central region.  LookAtVietnam - A hidden charm awaits visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central region. Modestly flowing through the famous Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in Quang Binh Province, is an amazing gift of nature called Nuoc... Read more

Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park reapplies for UNESCO recognition

September 13, 2009  . Filed under News, Sci-Tech

Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park reapplies for UNESCO recognition

LookAtVietnam – Phong Nha-Ke Bang has sent a proposal to UNESCO for recognition of its bio-diversification and to remain included on the World Heritage list.  Ha Tinh langur at Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province. (Photo: SGGP)LookAtVietnam - The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has sent a proposal to... Read more

Turquoise tranquility

August 22, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

Turquoise tranquility

A peaceful stretch of Nuoc Mooc Creek in Quang Binh Province A hidden charm awaits visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central region. Modestly flowing through the famous Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in Quang Binh Province, is an amazing gift of nature called Nuoc Mooc Creek.Flowing from a backdrop... Read more

Biggest cave in the world

June 29, 2009  . Filed under In depth, Reports

Biggest cave in the world

Twenty years after he stumbled on the discovery, a local farmer leads a British caving team to the find of the century. A member of the caving team crosses the river which formed the Son Doong cave during the April expedition. Photos courtesy of the Joint British-Vietnamese Caving Expedition 2009/ The entrance of the Son Doong cave, which is hidden by a boulder.A... Read more

Hanoi citadel may get World Heritage listing

June 26, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Hanoi citadel may get World Heritage listing

LookAtVietnam – Viet Nam’s delegation at the 33rd meeting of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Seville, Spain, is promoting the Hanoi Citadel’s designation as the nation’s sixth World Heritage site. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.During the meeting which lasts until June 30, WHC will review the state of conservation of 178 sites and... Read more

Citadel may get World Heritage listing

June 25, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Citadel may get World Heritage listing

LookAtVietnam – A delegation from Viet Nam is attending the 33rd meeting of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) that opened in Seville, Spain, on Monday. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.During the meeting which lasts until June 30, WHC will review the state of conservation of 178 sites and add new sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.The 12-member... Read more

World’s largest cave found in Quang Binh

April 28, 2009  . Filed under News

World’s largest cave found in Quang Binh

Braving blood-sucking leeches, dangerous floods and slippery rocks, a team of UK researchers has claimed an astonishing discovery: the two largest caves in the world. The team announced Wednesday their discovery at the UNESCO-recognized world heritage site Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.The cave is so large, the... Read more

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