Underground River Palawan (Luzon)

 

A world heritage site inscribed by the UNESCO, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying out in to the South China Sea.

The river flows within a deep cavern under rugged limestone and marble cliffs, the special features of the park.  Within the awesome recesses of the cave, one winds through the tunnel aboard a paddle boat.  Stalactite pillars, rock formations, domed amphitheaters and cathedrals are outstanding features of the park.

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Callao Cave Penablance, Cagayan (Luzon)

  

It’s a seven-chambered Callao Caves boast of massive limestone and other rock formations, skylights and a chapel.  Other pristine and undisturbed caves with living rock formations in the area include Sierra Cave, Quibal Cave, Odessa-Tumbali Cave System, Jackpot Cave, Roc and San Carlos Caves, among others.  More than 300 caves dot the area, 75 of which have been documented by the National Museum since 1977.  Within the area is the Pinacahauwan River conducive for river rafting or boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming while the mountains are perfect for trekking and mountaineering.

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Blue Mountains

 

Spectacular range west of Sydney with a number of popular resorts.  The main centre is Katoomba, 104km from Sydney, where attractions include a cable car, scenic railway and sweeping views over valleys, bush land and rock formations.  Near Mount Victoria, 10km west of Katoomba, you can take a conducted tour through the Jenolan Caves, a network of natural limestone caverns.  The Blue Mountains area has fine restaurants, craft outlets and a good range of accommodation.

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