(QNO) - The Ban Than rock formation in Quang Nam province is always attractive to visitors with its pristine natural beauty.
The Ban Than rock formation is located northeast of Tam Hai island commune (Nui Thanh, Quang Nam) with charming, stunning natural scenery that is very attractive to visitors.It features pristine, untouched flat slate rocks that glisten like coal, formed over 400 million years ago.The Ban Than rock formation has a table-like shape, highlighted by sharp black cliffs resembling coal, remnants of an ancient seabed.The rock formation stretches 2 kilometres long and rises 40 metres high, winding around a mountain along the coastline with clear blue waters.This destination is still pristine and currently free to visit. The rocks attract many photographers, capturing stunning moments, especially at sunrise and sunset.Ban Than resembles a natural museum that displays geological history, with its slate rocks extensively exposed and sharply sculpted by the relentless forces of sea waves and wind, showcasing captivating patterns on their surfaces.The black rocks at Ban Than resemble those on Ly Son island (Quang Ngai), but are not volcanic. They are over 400 million years old basement rocks uplifted by tectonic activity.The Ban Than rock formation is a masterpiece sculpted by nature, featuring its poetic beauty and uniquely shaped rock blocks.The Ban Than-Hon Mang-Hon Dua site was recognised as a provincial-level heritage site in 2017.
