The forerunner of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park was the
Phong Nha Natural Reserve formed in 1992. The Phong Nha Natural Reserve was one
largest special use forest with an area of 41,123 ha. Then Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng
National Park was established under the Decision No 189/2001/QD-TTg dated
December 12, 2001 by the Prime Minister. The National Park was be inscription
on the World Heritage List at the meeting 27th of the World Heritage Committee
- UNESCO in Paris
from June 30th to July 5th 2003 on Criterion (viii) (former Criterion (i)-
Earth's history, record of life, landform processes and features).
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is located in the middle of the Annamite Mountain Range, 40km from Donh Hoi city, 500 km from Hanoi Capital, and close to theVietnam
- Laos
border to the west.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is located in the middle of the Annamite Mountain Range, 40km from Donh Hoi city, 500 km from Hanoi Capital, and close to the