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Hue imperial city
This is part of the most ancient during the resistance war against
limestone mountain area in Asia, American imperialists. The tunnel
which was created more than is nearly 2km long and includes
400 million years ago by various 3 layers, at the depth of 12 - 23m.
geological activities. In 2003, Phong The tunnel is designed for nearly
Nha - Ke Bang was recognized as a 100 families, with wells, meeting
World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. halls, maternity home, surgery
room, kitchen, etc. Vinh Moc
Caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang tunnel is nearly undamaged and
National Park are classified into an attractive sightseeing point for
2 types: dry cave and water cave. international tourists.
Main caves include: Phong Nha,
Tien Son, Thien Duong, Son Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Doong. Phong Nha cave is nearly
8km long with 14 small caves and The DMZ is a collection of many war
a sparkling underground river historic relics along Northern and
nearly 14km in length. Phong Nha Southern banks of Ben Hai river,
- Ke Bang National Park is home associated with the 17th parallel,
to many archeological vestiges it has famous places such as Hien
which show proof of human life Luong bridge, Ben Hai river, Mieu
from the Stone Age. slope, Tien Dune, Gio Linh, Khe Sanh,
Ta Con, Vay village, Quang Tri Ancient
Vinh Moc tunnel Citadel and Cam Lo.
Vinh Moc tunnel (in Vinh Linh The road No. 9 from Dong Ha town
District, Quang Tri) is a special work to the Lao Bao border gate to Laos
of tunnels which accommodated was one of the key traffic routes
a village of hundreds of people during the war.
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