Quang Binh - The Land of Outstanding Caves

Quang Binh may not familiar with some travellers, but the name Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park will definitely remind you of the land of the most magnificent and grandiose caves such as Son Doong Cave or Hang En Cave and more. Besides the incomparable natural landscapes, Quang Binh is also famed for some of the long-standing historical remnants.

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Paradise Cave day tour from Hue

Paradise Cave day tour from Hue

1 day from $88 pp

This tour is all about exploring Paradise Cave (Thien Duong Cave), a masterpiece in the heart of the World Heritage Site - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. From Hue city, your professional local guide will take you to La Vang Church, a catholic church formerly built in the forest near Quang Tri...

1 day
Hue → Quang Binh → Hue
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Phong Nha cave full day from Hue

Phong Nha cave full day from Hue

1 day from $77 pp

A magical place hidden in the limestone mountain and tropical forests, Phong Nha is famous for its caves, splendid grottos and underground river with surveyed length of nearly 8 km. This Phong Nha cave tour departing from Hue city will help you discover the most impressive Phong Nha cave. Start...

1 day
Hue → Quang Binh → Hue
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Phong Nha village cycling full day tour

Phong Nha village cycling full day tour

1 day from $95 pp

Destined to be one of the two largest limestone regions in the world and also a Unesco World Heritage Site, Phong Nha is the magnificent land of underground caves, awesome jungle scenery, fascinating rock formations and idyllic rural farming areas. This Phong Nha Village Cycling tour will give you...

1 day
Quang Binh
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Tu Lan Cave Experience full day tour

Tu Lan Cave Experience full day tour

1 day from $158 pp

Selected as one of the most impressive private day tours in Phong Nha by adventure lovers, Tu Lan 1-Day Experience is an amazing excursion to explore the natural beauty of this area with mystical caves, karst mountains, green forests, and waterfalls. Start from Phong Nha with your professional...

1 day
Quang Binh
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Hang Tien Discovery full day private tour

Hang Tien Discovery full day private tour

1 day from $158 pp

Hang Tien, or “Fairy Cave”, is the last cave in the famous Tu Lan cave system, belonging to Cao Quang and Tan Hoa communes of Quang Binh. Only discovered in 2014 and assessed as a beautiful and charming cave, though not as big as other caves, Hang Tien now is becoming a star of 1 day tour in Tu...

1 day
Quang Binh
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From Northern to Central Vietnam Adventure

From Northern to Central Vietnam Adventure

11 days from $1061 pp

Vietnam offers adventure of all kinds, from its bustling cities to its majestic countryside. This active 11-day journey is designed with focus on the Northern and Central areas of Vietnam where adventure lovers will encounter breath-taking natural landscapes, friendly locals and authentic...

11 days
Hanoi → Halong Bay → Quang Binh → Hue → Hoi An → Danang
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Vietnam Caves & Countryside

Vietnam Caves & Countryside

15 days from $1357 pp

This 15 day-tour in Vietnam reveals in all its glory, the striking and contrasting scenery of this diverse country, as you travel through its cities and the countryside. The journey starts in the modern and dynamic Ho Chi Minh city, then heads north to the culturally rich towns of Hoi An and Hue....

15 days
Ho Chi Minh → Mekong → Hoi An → Hue → Demilitarized zone → Quang Binh → Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Halong Bay → Hanoi
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Vietnam's astonishing caves and tranquil scenery

Vietnam's astonishing caves and tranquil scenery

15 days from $1327 pp

Come visit Vietnam, a diverse tropical environment in the Indochinese peninsula, which is blessed with awe inspiring landscapes, intriguing culture and ancient history. Hugely popular with travellers, the country offers a warm welcome into the local life and natural beauty of South East Asia,...

15 days
Hanoi → Halong Bay → Quang Binh → Demilitarized zone → Hue → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh → Mekong → Ho Chi Minh
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Honeymoon in Vietnam for adventure seekers

Honeymoon in Vietnam for adventure seekers

15 days from $2590 pp

If you’re looking for Vietnam honeymoon ideas that are off the typical honeymoon path, this honeymoon for adventure seekers 15 days is the perfect option that takes you to the most romantic destinations in Vietnam. Beginning with the charming capital, Hanoi, see the old colonial streets on cyclo...

15 days
Hanoi → Halong Bay → Quang Binh → Hue → Hoi An → Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh
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The authentic & unique experiences in Quang Binh you can expect

Quang Binh travel guide information

Quang Binh Quick Facts

Quang Binh Province is situated to the North Central of Vietnam and its width is relatively short, only around 50 km

In 2018, Quang Binh has a population of nearly 936,607 in the total area of 8,065.3 km2

In the east of this province, it has around 116.04 kilometres long coastline and shares a border of 201.87 kilometres with Laos in the west

Wet season (September to March), Dry season (April to August)

In 2003, this place became a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh is a home of hundreds of caves and grottoes

Best time to visit Quang Binh, vietnam

The best time to travel Quang Binh is during the dry months which lasts from April to August. At this time, the weather is rather stable without rainy and has nice weather for travelling. You should prepare the suncream and hat to protect you from the sunlight since the weather will be at the hottest temperatures from June to August. From September till December, Quang Binh usually suffers from several hurricanes which will significantly affect your trip.

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Best things to do in Quang Binh, vietnam

"Discover some best caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park"

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is a paradise of plenty of mighty caves in Vietnam and because of its feature, this is a wonderful destination for nature lovers who have the soul of adventures. When it comes to this place, travellers tend to mention the biggest cave in the world - Son Doong Cave which was found by a local man named Ho Khanh. However, because of the safety and conservation reasons, there is a limited number of tourists can visit each year. Even if you miss the chance to visit this largest cave, this national park still has many other sublime caves for you to discover such as En Cave (is considered as the 3rd largest cave in the world) & Paradise Cave (underground palace cave).

"Visit Chay River & Dark Cave and join in some interesting activities"

Dark Cave becomes an ideal destination for not only friends but also families, groups who want to do some interesting adventure activities and have a memorable time together. Just after a short drive of around 70 km away from Dong Hoi city centre, you will arrive Dark Cave and immerse into the tranquil Chay River, fresh atmosphere and spectacular nature. There are 2 ways you can reach Dark Cave which is taking a boat along Chay River or doing the zip line to the entrance of the cave. Exploring the cave to some truly unique experiences like walking in the almost dark with an only flashlight on your helmet, admire thousands of stalactite pillars in various shapes, taking natural mud bath and kayaking along Chay River. 

"Boating upstream the Son River and visit Phong Nha Cave"

Phong Nha Cave is one of the very important caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park which is used as a hospital to store and hide equipment during the American war, and now it is renowned the longest wet cave in the world and was recognized by UNESCO since 2003 as the world's natural heritage. While taking a boat upstream the Son River, you will have a great opportunity to witness the daily life of locals, and also take some awesome photos of the amazing scenery along the river. From Son River, it takes nearly 30 minutes to reach Phong Nha Cave. Once you get there, you will admire its spectacular beauty with plenty of stalactites and many large and small cave branches.

"Relaxing on the Nhat Le Beach"

Nhat Le Beach which is located about 2km to the northeast from Dong Hoi city centre is a perfect place for you to witness the sunrise and sunset along the horizon. In the morning, you can get up early to enjoy the sun rising up and the beach looks like a big mirror reflecting the array pink sunlight. After immersing yourself into the clear blue water and vast white sand, you can enjoy the local seafood while catching a glimpse of crystalline blue waters glistening under the last sun rays.

"Visiting the duck farm"

If you have an extra day in Phong Nha, Quang Binh and would love to have a short excursion which offers you an unusual experience which will be one of the highlights of your trip in Vietnam, the Duck Stop will be a perfect choice. Coming to this duck farm, you will truly become a real farmer for the cost of around 150,000 VND (~$7) depend on the package you choose and have a free "massage" given by ducks that eat out of your hands. The owner and staff there will guide you on how to hold a handful of seeds in your cupped palms to let the ducks can munch them and creating a massaging effect. Besides the duck massage, you will have another bizarre experience when hopping on the back of a water buffalo called Donald Trump along the rice fields. Finally, ending the trip with the traditional Vietnamese pancake with peanut sauce (vegetarian option available) and soft drink. 

Top Vietnam Food in Quang Binh, vietnam

"Dry Squid with Mango Salad (Muc Bop Xoai)"

Have you ever tried dry shredded squid and fresh mango mixed together? It may sound a bit unusual but once you taste this dish in Dong Hoi city, you will fall in love with it. The dish is a harmony of the balance between a sour tinge and a little sweet taste. You'll find this special food is a mixture of the main ingredient - dry shredded squid with small slices of mango, add in this mixture some chilli, lemon liquid and fish sauce. To find the best place to enjoy this food, head to Nhat Le Beach or Bao Ninh Beach, you will find the countless stalls which offer this traditional dish at the finest quality.

"Steamed Crab with Grourb (Cua Hap Bi Dao)"

This food is one of the locals' favourite food in the hot summer days since it is such a delicious dish to help them cool down. This is the combination of braised squash and river crab which will be added with minced onions, a bit oil, chilli, salt, spices, pepper and seasoning seeds. This dish seems easy to make but it contains a great amount of nutrition and also very tasty. You can find this food at any floating restaurant along the Nhat Le riverside but the restaurant to try it is the Chang Chang Seafood restaurant.

"Claypot Rice (Com Nieu)"

If you have not tried any type of rice in Vietnam yet, this will be a perfect opportunity to try this dish. Claypot Rice is rather different from some type of rice. Locals put the rice into the pot and heat it up till it has a nice aromatic smell. The best way to enjoy this dish is by eating that with other different locally cooked dishes like beef, pork, vegetable soup and especially some river fishes. The flavours when eating them together is quite fascinating to feel and it may be one of the highlights of your Quang Binh trip. 

"Banh Canh porridge"

One of the most popular traditional dishes in Quang Binh Province is Banh Canh porridge. The broth to make this porridge is the mixture of snakehead fish, prawns, ribs, noodles and a tiny amount of spices. This mixture will then be boiled and once you feel the nice smell from it, it is all ready to enjoy. Having this dish as breakfast is the best choice to get a stomach full of healthy before starting your day trip.

"Eel Soup (Sup Luon)"

This regional soup is one of the best popular dishes in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh Province. The main ingredient of this soup definitely is eel, and locals will add pork ribs broth, a special Vietnamese mint leaves (Rau Ram), sugar, garlic, noodles, and can't forget fish sauce and a bit chilli powder. Besides, you should ask the restaurant for a baguette bread to eat with this dish if the staff forget to bring you one. 

Top accomomodation to stay in Quang Binh, vietnam

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Chay Lap Farmstay

Staying in Chay Lap Farmstay & Resort, you will experience a rustic blend of rural relaxation and the peaceful atmosphere surrounding. On the doorstep, you can take a stroll or short bike trip deep into the landscaped gardens or along the tranquil river, or just simply sit on a chair on the balcony relaxing enjoying the scenery and sip an exotic cocktail.

Phong Nha Lake House Resort

Located along the banks of Dong Suon Lake, Phong Nha Lake House Resort provides affordable lake view villas and some nicely decorated bungalows that will be suitable for couples, families and groups. With the desire to bring authentic experiences for customers, almost all facilities are constructed using natural materials such as timber, stone, cane and thatched roofing.

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Riverside Hotel Dong Hoi Quang Binh

Located at a prime location and overlooked the tranquil Nhat Le River with its famous bridge, Riverside Hotel - Quang Binh stands out from the crowd for its unique design which was built in the style of French architecture. This property will definitely one of the best options for both business and travellers staying in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh.  

Muong Thanh Holiday Quang Binh Hotel

Offering 92 standard guest rooms, luxurious facilities and modern decors, Muong Thanh Holiday Quang Binh Hotel is one of the best options for travellers not because of its central location but also the fantastic view of the city. They also provide variety of services such as conference & banquet, restaurants, spa & massage which will meet your expectations.

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Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh

Tucked away in 29 hectares of tropical verdant gardens along the white sand Bao Ninh Beach, Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh is a perfect getaway for travellers to relax after the day trip. This property offers luxurious accommodation in Dong Hoi which features a private balcony and spacious units are equipped fully facilities. 

Vinpearl Hotel Quang Binh

Overlook the peaceful Nhat Le River and have the perfect location in the centre of Dong Hoi City, Vinpearl Hotel Quang Binh is a new accommodation property with all brand new, excellent facilities such as awesome gym, pool and high-quality furniture for travellers and business. This hotel will be one of the best choices to enjoy wonderful relaxing moments.

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