Best Quang Binh Travel Guide: Top Things to Do & Must-See Sights

Quang Binh is the home of sixteen different ethnic groups forming a diversifying cultural land. With its strategic location at the center of the country and the vibrant culture of the locals, Quang Binh has great potential for developing tourism.
Quang Binh treasures a diverse collection of natural and human values made up of the geography, climate, historical background, and social transformation process. Tourists are able to make a wide range of choices for their vacation there. They can do sightseeing at Dong Hoi Citadel, Quang Binh Gate, or Dao Duy Tu Wall.

They should take a trip to visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang Grottoes, the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO. This magnificent system of caves is regarded as the "Kingdom of Grottoes". Being one of the most fantastic and famous grottoes in Vietnam, Phong Nha Grotto offers several spectacular images made up of various stalactites and stalagmites.

Phong Nha Cave

Besides, the coastal area brings Quang Binh many nice landscapes and famous spots except for Phong Nha tours such as Ngang Pass, Ly Hoa Pass, Nhat Le Estuary, Hac Hai Lagoon, etc. Visitors can join a four-hour boat ride from Dong Hoi to Birds Island (another named Hon Ong Island) to see different kinds of seagulls. Da Nhay Beach, a white sand swimming beach, can offer you a perfect place for sunbathing and swimming.

Bang Spa, an area of valuably hot mineral springs, is a good choice for ecotourism activities or the treatment of some diseases. If you are interested in history, a visit to the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road is a great experience. Otherwise, you can drop by some other places as the historical General Vo Nguyen Giap exhibition house, Nguyen Huu Canh Tomb, and so on.

Ho Chi Minh Road

In addition to being famous for many charming landscapes and historical sites that are worth visiting, Quang Binh is famed for the diversifying and interesting traditional customs and culture of many ethnic groups living there. These minorities, like Bru and Chut, still keep their distinguishing tradition which leaves Quang Binh with intangible and tangible cultural heritages.
Moreover, authentic cuisine and specialty contribute greatly to making Quang Binh a favorite destination. Tourists should not miss their valuable chance to enjoy "Bot loc" Cake, Quan Hau Oyster, Quang Hoa' Xeo Pancake, Gill of Thieu Fish, and so on. These special dishes are very exotic and excellent which identify Quang Binh's charm: unique and great.

Xeo Pancake