Behind the story of the magnificent Quang Binh cave on international screens

The times Quang Binh caves appeared on international screens

Before "Planet Earth III", the cave in Quang Binh was loved by many international filmmakers and featured in movies. In 2015, En Cave caused a stir when it appeared in the blockbuster movie "Pan and the Neverland" (original title: Pan) by Hollywood studio Warner Bros, directed by Joe Wright. The magnificence of Hang En, with its high dome, large cave interior, and massive stalactites and unique fairy-like shapes, made a strong impression when it appeared in an American blockbuster.

In 2017, the Tu Lan cave system was chosen as the setting for some important scenes of the Hollywood blockbuster "Kong: Skull Island" (original title: Kong: Skull Island). In addition to "Kong: Skull Island", Rat Cave of the Tu Lan cave system also appears in many famous Vietnamese films such as "The Immortal", "The Legend of Quan Tien"...

Many filmmakers have expressed their appreciation when the magnificent landscapes in Vietnam help them create beautiful scenes. When receiving an Oscar nomination in the "Best Visual Effects" category for the movie "Kong: Skull Island", director Jordan Vogt-Roberts once affirmed that the filming scene in Vietnam played an important role in the success of the film. film: "I hope Vietnamese audiences know that the landscape and spirit of Vietnam played an important role in the film receiving an Oscar nomination."

Or Theo Webb himself - producer and director of the documentary series "Planet Earth III" also admitted that the scene of Son Doong cave was one of the most impressive segments of the episode that received an Emmy nomination.

Exploiting the potential for cinema needs to go hand in hand with conservation

Son Doong Cave , recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage since 2003. According to Oxalis Adventure, the only unit that manages and exploits the Son Doong Cave exploration tour, if not properly exploited and managed, However, Son Doong Cave may face serious environmental and ecological challenges.

Therefore, according to this unit, when filming scenes in the world's largest cave, the "Planet Earth III" film crew had to fully carry out licensing procedures from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Tourism, filmmaking license from the Press Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and support from the Department of Tourism of Quang Binh province, Department of Foreign Affairs, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board and support of Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee.

At the same time, during the filming process, which lasted nearly a month, the BBC film crew had to carefully shoot scenes, using modern equipment and a state-of-the-art lighting system to ensure no intrusion. harmful to the geology and geomorphology of the landscape.

Delegation leader Theo Webb shared: “The ecosystem here is very unique. Despite the presence of visitors, it has been carefully preserved, remaining exactly as it was when it was first found. This is really great. The biodiversity of plants and animals here is also amazing."

In addition, sustainable tourism plays an important role in the conservation and sustainable development of Son Doong cave. Sustainable tourism measures aimed at maintaining a balance between travel experience and environmental protection have been implemented by Oxalis Adventure, such as limiting the number of visitors to 10 people/tour and no more than 1,000 people/year. , limiting the time to visit the cave from January to August each year, using environmentally friendly means and carrying out responsible tourism activities are essential to protect precious natural resources. price.