By MOOK Traveler Jun(e), compiled and reported
After the results of the global vote organized by the New7Wonders Foundation in 2011 were announced, the selected sites undoubtedly became some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Travelers from around the globe began scrambling to plan their pilgrimages, among which the new seven natural wonders include four Asian sites. This time, Traveler is introducing the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in the Philippines.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (Image source / Wikipedia)
The underground river in Palawan features crystal-clear emerald waters (Image source / Wikipedia)
The Philippine islands, which had received little attention in the past, suddenly leapt onto the international stage and gained worldwide fame after being selected. It has also become one of the new popular destinations for Taiwanese travelers visiting Southeast Asia. Aside from the stunning stalactite formations created by limestone terrain, the highlight of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is the world’s longest navigable underground river.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River features stalactite formations made of limestone (Image source / Wikipedia)
The underground river is the longest of its kind in the world (Image source / Wikipedia)
The longest underground river also means it serves as a tunnel carved through millions of years of natural history. Along the way, you’ll encounter various types of rock walls and magnificent limestone formations that showcase the wonders of nature. The cave is also home to rare wildlife. Within this 8.5-kilometer-long tunnel of time, you’re bound to see living fossils. The entire journey takes about 45 minutes, allowing you to fully appreciate this breathtaking wonder.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tells the story of millions of years of history (Image source / Wikipedia)
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