Quang Binh is a province in central Vietnam. It is a great place for nature-loving and adventurous tourists to visit, as it has many famous scenic spots and unspoiled nature. Below are the top 18 Quang Binh tourist attractions not to be missed on your journey to this province.
Phong Nha Cave – famous Quang Binh tourist attraction
Honored as a world natural heritage, the Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave complex is a must-see destination when traveling to Quang Binh. This national park has a beautiful limestone cave system and various types of plants and animals.
Located in the complex of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha Cave is worthy of the title “Thien Nam’s Best Cave” and has been voted one of the most beautiful caves in the world. When you row a boat through the cave’s mouth and start your journey to explore Phong Nha cave, the cool river seems to take away all the hot feelings of the summer.
Inside Phong Nha cave, you will feel overwhelmed by the magnificence of the stalactite system, which formed more than 400 million years ago.
En Cave
En Cave is the third-largest cave in the world and a must-see for adventure enthusiasts. The giant stalactites created millions of years ago, the emerald-green lake, and countless other miraculous artifacts of nature have created a wonderful world inside En Cave.
To get to this cave, you have to cross streams, navigate forests, and deal with many other obstacles along a 10-kilometer road. But when enjoying the beautiful scenery and the vast mountains here, it seems that all difficulties along the way are definitely worth your while.
Tien Son Cave
Like Phong Nha Cave, Tien Son Cave is also located in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang relic site. The difference between these two is that Phong Nha is a water cave while Tien Son is a dry cave with a fantastic landscape. This cave has thousands of sparkling marble blocks of different shapes and acoustic resonance stones, making visitors feel like they are lost in a magical wonderland when being inside it.
Paradise Cave
Paradise Cave is known as “the palace in the ground” because of the magnificence of its stalactites. The system of stalactites in this “Garden of Eden on Earth” not only has high geological value but is also very diverse and colorful. Coming here, you will be able to explore Paradise Cave on the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam.
Son Doong Cave – Largest cave in the world
Recently discovered in the relic complex of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Son Doong (also known as Son Dong) is the largest cave in the world. It is so big that a 40-story building could fit in it. People often consider Son Doong to be the “Great Wall” of Vietnam because of the grandeur of its landscape.
Not only famous for its huge size, Son Doong also has a large ecosystem with diverse biological landscapes and rich vegetation.
Currently, for reasons of safety and conservation of the cave, Son Doong is not open to tourists on a mass basis. If you want to set out to explore the most majestic cave on this planet, you must book a Son Doong Cave exploration tour in advance at a cost of more than 60 million VND per person. You also need to ensure you have good health and a lot of trekking experience beforehand. If you love adventure travel, the Son Doong expedition is a journey that you should try once in your life.
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Chay River – Dark Cave
Chay River – Dark Cave has verdant forests surrounding the cool jade-green lake. Coming to this tourist destination, you will be able to try many exciting outdoor activities such as: zipline, kayak and discover the mysteries inside Dark Cave, …
Mooc Spring
Located right near the Phong Nha – Ke Bang relic complex, Mooc Spring is like an “emerald island” with clear, jade-green water surrounded by majestic mountains and forests. When you come to Mooc Spring, you are not only impressed with the unspoiled beauty of nature here but can also take a dip in the cool water and participate in many outdoor activities.
In the hot summer days of Quang Nam, there is nothing more satisfying than being immersed in the cool spring water, having fun with friends and family in adventure games such as kayaking, zipline, bungee jumping,…
Nhat Le Beach
Nhat Le Beach is located in the heart of Dong Hoi City at the mouth of the Nhat Le River. This beach is unspoiled and charming, with clear blue water and soft sand. When you visit Nhat Le Beach, you can relax in the cool sea or stretch out on the smooth white sand, which sparkles brightly in the sun. You will feel extremely refreshed and relaxed after spending time at this wild beach.
Bao Ninh Beach
Lying along the Nhat Le river and adjacent to Nhat Le beach is the Bao Ninh beach. Bao Ninh is not as famous as Nhat Le, but it has a peaceful beauty, with wild cliffs and high casuarina hills. Taking a walk by the beach and admiring the poetic landscape here can help you completely relax and relieve your mind.
Nhat Le River
In the center of Dong Hoi City (Quang Binh), there is a poetic river named Nhat Le. This is a beautiful river surrounding the city. When the sun goes down and shines at the end of the day, the golden rays of the sun make the Nhat Le river look like it’s made of gold. The ideal place to admire this wonderful view is on Nhat Le Bridge. From the bridge, you can see the charming Nhat Le River on one side, and on the other side is the peaceful Bao Ninh beach stretching as far as your eye can see.
Da Nhay Beach
With blue seas, white sand, and warm sunshine, Da Nhay Beach is an ideal destination for a vacation in Quang Binh. Da Nhay Beach also has many rocks of all shapes and sizes for visitors to take photos of.
Coming here, you can immerse yourself in the clear, cool water, enjoy the refreshing sea breeze or play on the interesting rocks scattered on the shore.
Quang Phu Sand Dunes
Quang Phu Sand Dunes, with golden sand dunes stretching along the beautiful Quang Phu beach, are a tourist destination in Quang Binh that you cannot ignore. One special thing about this long stretch of sand dunes is that it can change color according to the time of day. During the day, it is pure white; when the sun is shining at noon, it reflects a sparkling golden color; and at night, it has a mysterious white-gray color.
Coming here, you can take part in the sand slide game to feel the smoothness of Quang Phu Sand Dunes. Don’t forget to take a beautiful picture of this wonderful, unspoiled natural scene!
Vung Chua – Yen Island
Vung Chua -Yen Island is where General Vo Nguyen Giap is buried. Recently, people have been going there to express their respect and gratitude to the best general in Vietnam.
Vung Chua Beach and Yen Island are new tourist attractions in Quang Binh. This is why these places are less populated and still retain their wildness. Because there was a sacred temple here, it is called Vung Chua (temple in Vietnamese). In less than 20 minutes by boat from Vung Chua, you can get to Yen Island and enjoy its unspoiled beauty, long sandy beaches, peculiarly shaped rocks eroded by sea water, and especially swiftlets’s nest
Bang Hot Mineral Springs
Bang Hot Spring is one of the largest and most beautiful natural hot springs in Vietnam. This is an eco-tourist and resort destination loved by many tourists when traveling to Quang Binh. Not only does the poetic natural scenery captivate people’s hearts, but the water at Bang Hot Mineral Spring also has many nutrients for health that can help dispel all fatigue. Taking a dip in the hot springs can help you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Bau Tro
Bau Tro is about 100 meters from Nhat Le beach. This place is a pride for the people of Quang Binh. It not only has charming natural scenery but also owns the only source of freshwater in Dong Hoi town among countless saltwater beaches. Besides that, this place is also an important archaeological area with many valuable relics.
Quang Binh Quan
Not only does Quang Binh have beautiful beaches and a lot of well-known caves, but it also has many historical sites and monuments that attract many history enthusiasts who want to learn more about them. Built more than a hundred years ago, Quang Binh Quan has unique ancient architecture and is connected to the fight between Lord Trinh and Nguyen.
Mother Suot Monument
Located at Nhat Le river wharf, not far from Quang Binh Quan, the Mother Suot Monument is a historical relic that will leave you with deep impressions. The monument was built in 2003 to honor Mother Suot. She is a brave woman who rowed boats every day to bring Vietnamese soldiers across the river and supported them with food and weapons when they were fighting against France. Around the monument is a park where you can take a walk and enjoy the fresh air.
Than Dinh Mountain
Than Dinh Mountain is a spiritual tourist destination that cannot be ignored when traveling to Quang Binh. To be able to admire the wonderful natural scenery from the peak, you have to conquer more than 1200 rugged stone steps. The higher you go, the cooler the air becomes. From the top of the high mountain, you can see the whole beautiful scenery of Quang Binh. The sacred atmosphere and the verdant nature at the top promise to make you feel at peace and relaxed.
Hopefully, with the above list of tourist destinations in Quang Binh, you will have more ideas to plan out your itinerary for a trip to this province! Let’s book your ticket right away and find out what Quang Binh has to offer.
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