Last week I went to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Central Vietnam. The experience was amazing and I had the chance to explore some massive caves, including the largest dry cave in the world. Here are a few photos I took.
Paradise Cave
I am very interested in conservation and sustainable tourism so I decided to go on a local Eco tour. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is considered as one of the best hot spots of biodiversity in the world and is home to many endemic species. Phong Nha National Park encompasses large areas of unadulterated wilderness including waterfalls, streams, and foliage covered mountains. Unfortunately, the area has had problems with hunters and loggers. As a result, a local by the name of Hai decided to create an adventure tour company to help protect the park and its wildlife. Hai is the head local expert in Phong Nha National Park where he worked for over seven years before starting the Eco Tour company.
Hai started Hai’s Eco Conservation Tours to help support the animals at the Wildlife Rescue Center financially and provide jobs that were non existent to the locals living in the National Park. All profits from Hai’s Eco Conservation Tour go back into the Wildlife Rescue Centre, back to the locals, or go into future conservation projects. His tours are a great way to learn about conservation measures taken by locals to ensure the survival of native plants and animals while helping the local economy and environment.
We came across a trap set up by poachers and one of the guides cut it down with a machete.
View from across my hotel.
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