December 1, 2011
Most probably, you already know those that made it to the list of the new 7 wonders of nature. I have only been to one of them, Puerto Princesa Underground River in the Philippines, which is indeed an amazing natural wonder formed over time. Jeju Island, which is pretty close to where I live now, also made it, but I cannot tell anything about it yet since I have never been there. Well, it was based on worldwide votes, so Filipinos and Koreans really did well in campaigning for their entries! All entries are wonders in themselves, nonetheless. It's just that, they lost in the voting.
I hope to visit Jeju Island soon, preferably in Summer time.
So backpackers around the World, check these two natural wonders in the far east... 2 wonders, 2 mind-blowing experiences!
So backpackers around the World, check these two natural wonders in the far east... 2 wonders, 2 mind-blowing experiences!
Congratulations to the governments of Palawan and Jeju provinces! Prepare for the influx of tourists/travelers!
Here are a few tidbits about those two natural wonders, taken from the New 7 Wonders of Nature Official Site:
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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing
directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.
directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.
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Jejudo is a volcanic island, 130 km from the southern coast of Korea. The largest island and smallest province in Korea, the island has a surface area of 1,846 sqkm. A central feature of Jeju is Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea and a dormant volcano, which rises 1,950 m above sea level. 360 satellite volcanoes are around the main volcano.
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| Me and my Korean friend, Eunho Park at the mouth of the Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, Philippines January 29, 2010 |
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nice jepoi.. i'd love to go to jeju islands also when i visit korea. these world wonders are both stunning in their own right.. :P
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