CATEGORIES

© Copyright 2004; Hanoitimes - Economic and Urban Newspaper;

The tribune of Hanoi People’s Committee

Publication Permit: 29/GP-CBC

Editor - in - Chief: Nguyen Thanh Loi

Managing Editor: Ta Thu Giang

Email : thugiang@hanoitimes.vn

Head Office: 21 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi

Branch Office: 221 Tran Phu Street, Ha Dong District, Hanoi

WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Travel / Attractions
National park ranks with top 10 forgotten places
10:36, 2015/05/09
The US online newspaper, Huffington Post, has named Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province as top 10 travel destinations that are popular today, while wouldn`t have even been considered such a decade ago.
According to the newspaper, the national park wasn't exactly a tourist attraction until Son Doong Cave-the biggest cave in the world- was explored in 2009.
 
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province
The Huffington Post also noted that this will continue to rapidly evolve with the exploration of Son Doong, along with other massive caves situated around the national park.
“The enormous underground caves are practically otherworldly in their size and shape, to say nothing of the bizarre structures, the rivers and in the case of Son Doong, the forests that dwell inside them”, the newspaper describes.“Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park will only see more travellers as these caves become more accessible, so get there fast!”
Other forgotten places among top 10 include: Cuba, Myanmar, Montenegro, Sri Lanka, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Downtown Los Angeles, Iran, and Brooklyn.
 
Comments
Other news
09:06, 2025/02/27
Trekking: excursion into nature
Caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, more and more Vietnamese are seeking long treks into the deep forest for novel experiences.
23:13, 2025/02/08
Top picks of Vietnam’s must-visit destinations in 2025
In 2025, domestic tourism is gaining popularity among Vietnamese travelers, driven by the desire for new experiences close to nature and cultural diversity.
14:26, 2025/01/09
Two Vietnamese cities in Asia's top five destinations for digital nomads
The recognition was made by US-based travel website Travel Off Path, affirming Vietnam's most ideal and affordable destinations for digital nomads in Asia for 2025.
15:00, 2024/11/18
Explore priceless artifacts at the new Vietnam Military History Museum
For history buffs, the Vietnam Museum of Military History is a must-see in Hanoi. It provides a thorough overview of Vietnamese patriotism.
08:22, 2024/11/13
Relations between travel businesses and locals key to grow agrotourism: Hanoi specialists
Better links between local residents, travel companies and OCOP producers are the key to boost sustainable agricultural tourism.
18:45, 2024/11/08
City for Peace designation boosts tourism in Hanoi
By capitalizing on the advantages of its millennia-old culture and products with a strong local flavor, tourism in Hanoi is expected to take off.