Quang Binh travel guide from A to Z

1. Ideal time to travel to Quang Binh

Quang Binh's climate has two distinct seasons. The rainy season lasts from September to March of the following year, the dry season is from April to August. From November to around March is when the temperature in Quang Binh drops significantly, fluctuating around 20 degrees Celsius.

Therefore, according to Quang Binh travel experience , the most ideal time to come here is from late March to early September. At this time, the weather is dry, the temperature is stable, convenient for you to move and explore the famous caves and beaches of Quang Binh.

The best time to travel to Quang Binh is during the dry season, from late March to early September.

2. Famous tourist attractions in Quang Binh

2.1 Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

Location: Bo Trach district and Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh province (about 50km from Dong Hoi city)

When it comes to Quang Binh tourism, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is the most prominent name, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. This is a complex of more than 400 caves, with a total length of 220km, formed by three rivers flowing through: Chay River, Son River and Trooc River.

The most famous caves here:

- Phong Nha Cave: The cave entrance is high and wide, inside there are underground rivers, sandbanks, reefs, and lakes. Especially the magical stalactite system and many magnificent shapes make visitors overwhelmed.

- Paradise Cave: After climbing over 500 steps, you will reach Paradise Cave. Inside the cave is a large space with countless stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is 31.4km long, among the longest dry caves in Asia.

- Hang Son Doong: This is the largest natural cave in the world with a width of 150m, a height of more than 200m, and a total length of nearly 9km. Inside the cave there are two large skylights, creating conditions for the tropical forest flora to thrive, known as the "garden of Edam".

The beautiful skylight of Son Doong cave will overwhelm you with the beauty of nature and creation.

- Tu Lan Cave: This is a system of more than 25 caves in limestone mountains, possessing giant stalactites. Groups of young people when traveling to Quang Binh often choose to come here for trekking and exploration.

- Hang En: This is the third largest cave in the world, 1.6km long, 120m high, 110m wide, the ceiling is 145m high in some places. Coming here, you can trek through the forest, wade through streams, and explore Ban Doong, home to the Bru Van Kieu people.

- Pygmy Cave: The fourth largest cave in the world, rich in flora, especially ferns.

Coming to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, in addition to the beautiful cave system, you also have the opportunity to explore endemic flora and fauna, many of which are listed as endangered and rare.

2.2 Beautiful beaches and rocky beaches

- Nhat Le Beach: This beach stretches along Dong Hoi city. It attracts tourists with its white sand, clear and gentle water.

- Bao Ninh Peninsula: This peninsula is located between the sea on one side and Nhat Le River on the other. The pristine beauty here and interesting experiences such as surfing, parachuting, jet skiing, etc. are things you should not miss when traveling to Quang Binh.

Bao Ninh Peninsula is peaceful with a poetic sandy beach

- Bai Da Nhay: The rocks located along the coast have been weathered over millions of years, and the sea water has eroded them, creating countless interesting animal shapes such as male and female rocks, elephants, tigers, etc., looming among the waves.

- Vung Chua - Yen Island: Vung Chua is a beautiful, peaceful beach. Located right next to Yen Island, these two places create a charming scene, conquering all visitors.

2.3 Places to visit in Dong Hoi city

- Quang Binh Quan: This is a citadel in the Luy Thay system, built in 1639. The citadel was destroyed by war but has now been restored to welcome tourists.

- Tam Toa Church bell tower: The church is located on the Nhat Le River. Most of the church's architecture was destroyed by war, leaving only the bell tower with its ancient, old beauty.

- Dong Hoi Citadel: This is a relic from the Trinh - Nguyen conflict period. Coming here, you will learn many new things about the history of our country.

Dong Hoi Citadel evokes an important historical period of the nation.

3. Discover Quang Binh cuisine

When you come to Quang Binh, don't miss the delicious dishes, typical of Central cuisine. Below are suggestions from MIA.vn:

- Banh bot loc

- Tapioca bread

- Porridge

- Fish ball vermicelli

- Squeeze squeeze

- Oyster porridge

- Banh khoai

- Fish hotpot

- Melaleuca mushroom

- Soft sweet potato

Above are interesting things you should not miss when you have the opportunity to travel to Quang Binh. Follow the MIA Go! travel guide to pocket the experiences of conquering all regions of the country./.

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