“I have traveled across Vietnam, from the North to several provinces in the Central region. Quang Binh is one of the few places that left a good impression and made me want to return the most. Quang Binh's nature is very diverse, from mountains, forests, rivers to the sea, everywhere is beautiful. It can be said that this is a land of beautiful mountains and rivers,” Yen Lee (24 years old, travel content creator) shared.
Currently, she is on a trip across Vietnam to explore 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam, which is expected to last 10 months.
Yen Lee had a trip to Quang Binh and she was impressed by the beautiful scenery and people there.
Quang Binh - a destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts
Coming to Quang Binh is an experience of exploring the land of forests, seas... with wild and majestic nature. Quang Binh is known as the "kingdom of caves" because of its rich cave system and many beautiful landscapes bestowed by nature. Mountains and caves can be considered as the tourist specialties of Quang Binh, attracting a large number of tourists to explore every year.
Quang Binh is located in the Central Coast region, where the natural and cultural elements of both the North and South converge. Quang Binh's area is not too large but it has forests, seas, mountains, rivers and plains.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang on the Son River
Quang Binh is blessed with nature with forests, seas, mountains, caves, rivers and plains.
“When I first arrived, I was overwhelmed by the natural beauty of Quang Binh. The Phong Nha - Ke Bang area has high green mountains and the Son River flowing through. Phong Nha Cave is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Vietnam with stalactites of various shapes and is also easy to move around. This is a place that most people traveling to Quang Binh visit. If you have the conditions, health and time, you can explore Son Doong Cave (must book a tour quite a long time in advance), En Cave for a 2-day, 1-night trek or longer…”, Yen Lee said.
In addition to the large and beautiful caves, Phong Nha - Ke Bang also has Mooc stream with extremely clear water. This is where many families choose to bathe in the stream and have lunch. In addition, the food tray has many attractive dishes such as grilled chicken, grilled pork, river shrimp, sticky rice, rice balls with sesame salt, many kinds of fruit with a very "banh cuon" dipping sauce.
Delicious lunch with food tray at Mooc stream
The Chay River area has thrilling games such as zipline, water slide, kayaking, etc., giving players many exciting emotions, sometimes even fear and goosebumps.
Along Highway 1A from Ha Tinh to Dong Hoi, there are some prominent places such as Bai Da Nhay (a rocky mountain rising high on the coast, people often come here to swim or take pictures), Quang Phu sand dunes (a fairly large sand hill, overlooking Dong Hoi airport to watch planes. Moving on the sand hill, you can walk or ride an off-road vehicle) and Nhat Le beach (swim and eat seafood).
Phong Nha Cave
Experiences you should try when traveling to Quang Binh
Besides many beautiful sceneries, Quang Binh also has many interesting places and experiences.
Kayaking in Phong Nha cave, immersed in the quiet space with only the sound of paddles and dripping water. Along with that, the high humidity creates a cool feeling, watching the stalactites and learning about ancient characters in Bi Ky cave.
Kayaking into Phong Nha Cave
Lunch, enjoy a tray of food (grilled chicken, grilled meat, river shrimp, sticky rice and many kinds of fruit) in the style of Quang Binh people in a hut by Moọc stream.
In addition, countless experiences for tourists when coming to Quang Binh can be mentioned such as: Bathing in the stream and kayaking in Mooc stream; Heart-stopping zipline and some games in Chay river; Mud bath to supplement minerals for the skin in Dark Cave; Climbing to the top of Bai Da Nhay to see the surrounding panorama; Watching the sunset on Quang Phu sand hill; Enjoying local specialties: Grass carp porridge, banh loc, banh nam, banh beo, chao canh 24...; Driving on the road in the middle of Cu Nam pine forest; Sitting on the riverbank under the double bridge to watch the train pass by; Driving on the pontoon bridge; Going to Canh Duong fish market early in the morning or late in the afternoon...
Canh Duong Beach
Notes when traveling in Quang Binh
According to Yen Lee, the weather in Quang Binh is quite hot during the day. Choose destinations that are suitable for each time frame, for example, during hot weather, go into caves or bathe in streams. In the afternoon after 3pm, the sun is milder, so you can go swimming and do other outdoor activities. You should apply sunscreen, bring a hat and long-sleeved shirt, and drink plenty of water to avoid exhaustion.
On top of the jumping rock beach
Most of the entertainment places in Phong Nha - Ke Bang have water, so wear swimsuits or comfortable shorts, bring waterproof bags for electronic devices such as phones, cameras to take beautiful photos and videos. Find out information about tourist attractions and ticket prices in Quang Binh before going to choose the right route and itinerary.
In addition, food in Quang Binh is quite spicy. When ordering at a restaurant, those who cannot eat spicy food should tell the restaurant owner in advance.
The road through the pine forest in Cu Nam
“The people of Quang Binh are extremely lovely. Their Central accent is gentle. Although I don’t understand many local words, just by looking at the way they smile, I know they are very open and friendly. You should travel to Quang Binh at least once in your life, going with family or a group of friends is even more fun! Quang Binh will definitely not disappoint you,” Yen Lee said.
