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Hang Son Doong translates from Vietnamese as "cave of the mountain river" or "cave of mountains behind the Doong [village]."  If you're interested in exploring its depth, adventure tour company Oxalis operates an expedition to the cave that lasts over the course of five days with a maximum of 10 customers per departure. But beware: the journey is not for the faint of heart.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.