Phong Nha is the most budget-friendly destination in Asia

Phong Nha Town, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province is the most economical tourist destination in Asia at the beginning of the year.

Online travel platform Agoda has released a list of the most budget-friendly destinations in Asia this spring. Phong Nha Town in Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province surprisingly ranked first.

Agoda's rankings are based on a survey and analysis of the top 20 travel destinations in each market, covering a total of 180 cities. The average price is based on booking data for January and February 2025, with check-in dates from April 1 to May 31.

According to Agoda, the average hotel room rate in Phong Nha is only VND715,000/night. This reasonable price helps Phong Nha surpass many other destinations in the region such as Tirupati (India) with VND868,000/night and Hat Yai (Thailand) with VND1,021,000/night.

Phong Nha Town, Quang Binh is one of the most budget-friendly travel destinations in Asia in spring. Photo: Quang Dai

Tourist services here are also cheap and suitable for limited budgets. Entrance tickets to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park range from 150,000 - 250,000 VND/person. Cave exploration activities such as Phong Nha cave cost about 150,000 VND/person, Tien Son cave about 80,000 VND/person, Dark cave + zipline + mud bath cost from 450,000 VND/person.

In addition, Phong Nha also attracts tourists by its majestic natural beauty with caves and green landscapes.

Visitors can explore Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit Son Doong Cave - the world's largest cave, or relax on a boat along the Son River. In addition, activities such as mountain climbing, cycling and experiencing local culture are also highlights.

Tourist services in Phong Nha are reasonably priced. Photo: Phongnha Discovery Tours

April and May are peak tourist seasons in Asia with many major festivals such as Golden Week in Japan or the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand. Phong Nha is ranked as the most economical destination in Asia during this time, giving tourists more attractive options for their spring travel.

Here are the top 9 budget travel destinations in Asia this spring according to Agoda:

1. Phong Nha (Vietnam)

2. Tirupati (India)

3. Hat Yai (Thailand)

4. Padang (Indonesia)

5. Bacolod (Philippines)

6. Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia)

7. Gimpo (South Korea)

8. Narita (Japan)

9. Pingtung (Taiwan, China)

Source: https://laodong.vn/du-lich/kham-pha/phong-nha-la-diem-den-tiet-kiem-nhat-chau-a-1479202.html