Trang An cave system
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The Trang An cave system is a renowned complex of limestone caves and waterways set amid dramatic karst landscapes, forming part of the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex in northern Vietnam.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Trang An cave system canonical | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | cave system ⓘ |
| access | primarily by small rowing boats ⓘ |
| climate | humid subtropical climate zone ⓘ |
| contains |
Trang An grottoes
NERFINISHED
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interconnected cave passages ⓘ numerous flooded caves ⓘ |
| country |
Viet Nam
ⓘ
surface form:
Vietnam
|
| culturalSignificance | associated with long-term human occupation in the region ⓘ |
| ecosystemType |
karst ecosystem
ⓘ
wetland ecosystem ⓘ |
| geologicalAge | formed over millions of years by karst processes ⓘ |
| geologicalFormationType | limestone karst ⓘ |
| hasConservationStatus | protected area ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
karst towers
ⓘ
limestone caves ⓘ steep limestone cliffs ⓘ subterranean rivers ⓘ underground waterways ⓘ valleys ⓘ wetlands ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | part of Trang An Landscape Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| hydrology | seasonally inundated caves and valleys ⓘ |
| knownFor |
archaeological value
ⓘ
boat cave tours ⓘ dramatic karst scenery ⓘ scenic waterways ⓘ |
| landformType | karst valley and tower karst system ⓘ |
| landscapeContext | Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Ninh Binh province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | northern Vietnam ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Hoa Lu ancient capital
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Tam Coc–Bich Dong area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Red River Delta margin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementBody | local and national Vietnamese heritage authorities ⓘ |
| partOf |
Trang An Landscape Complex
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
UNESCO World Heritage Site Trang An Landscape Complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| supports | biodiversity of karst-adapted species ⓘ |
| tourismType |
cultural tourism destination
ⓘ
ecotourism destination ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus | natural and cultural property ⓘ |
| usedFor |
archaeological investigation
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boat-based sightseeing ⓘ scientific research ⓘ |
| waterwayType | riverine landscape ⓘ |
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