Google Doodle honours Son Doong Cave of Vietnam

The doodling marks the day Vietnamese farmer Ho Khanh and an expedition of the British Cave Research Association officially discovered the cave in 2009.

The doodle features the scene of the renowned giant sinkhole which is located deeper in the cave, with sunlight illuminating the scene surrounded by green mountain shades.

The move by Google is expected to promote Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and tourism to the wider international community. It will also help the country promote economic and tourism recovery as it seeks to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Son Doong is estimated to be between 400 and 450 million years old, despite the fact that it was only officially discovered in 2009. The cave, which has a width of 150 metres, a height of more than 200 metres, and a length of roughly nine kilometres, was declared to be the largest in the world. It subsequently opened to tourists in 2013.

At present, Son Doong, part of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, is a fast-emerging tourist destination in Vietnam.

The Huffington Post of the United States had previously described the site as one of earth’s standout destinations, while Dave, a television channel in the UK, had also listed exploration of the cave among the world’s nine greatest adventures.

Moreover, British travel guide publisher Lonely Planet also listed Son Doong Cave among the best places to visit in 2019.

Google Doodle had previously honoured Vietnamese delicacies, such as banh mi (sandwich) and pho (noodle soup).