Quang Binh Travel

Transportation to Quang Binh

Plane

Dong Hoi Airport is the aviation gateway of Quang Binh; about 6km from Dong Hoi city center. Domestic airlines such as Vietnam Airlines; Vietjet Air; Bamboo Airways have flights to Dong Hoi from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Train

Dong Hoi Station is the stop of the North-South Thong Nhat train lines. You can choose the train to get to Quang Binh from Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City or other provinces along the North-South railway line.

Coach

There are many high-quality bus companies running fixed routes from Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces to Quang Binh. Going to Quang Binh from Hanoi by road and by sleeper bus takes about 9 hours; The most common thing is to get on the bus in the evening and arrive the next morning.

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Suitable time to visit Quang Binh

Spring February - March: February is the time of the Lunar New Year; You can immerse yourself in the traditional festival atmosphere and explore spiritual destinations. March is the season when cherry blossoms bloom at Suoi Nuoc Mooc, creating a poetic and romantic scene.

Summer April - September: This is the ideal time for you to immerse yourself in the clear blue sea water at Nhat Le beaches; Bao Ninh; Jumping Kick…

This is also a great time to explore caves and experience recreational activities at Suoi Nuoc Mooc; Chay River Dark Cave; Hava Valley; Ozo Park; Suoi Bang Water Park…

The rainy and stormy season, September - November, is unfavorable for visiting caves; trekking in the forest or swimming in the sea. You should update weather information before making travel plans.

Winter is December - January next year, the weather is cold.

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Beautiful beaches in Quang Binh

Nhat Le Beach is one of the beautiful beaches that you should visit if you want to travel to Dong Hoi, Quang Binh, Vietnam. This is considered a tourist destination that attracts tourists because of the wild natural beauty as well as the peaceful space that the beach brings.

With a mild climate and a tourist season lasting from April to September, Nhat Le beach is suitable for tourism all year round and is a great destination to avoid the hot summer sun.

Located in the east of Dong Hoi City, Bao Ninh peninsula is peaceful between the sea on one side and Nhat Le river on the other. In addition to swimming and sightseeing, visitors can also participate in a number of sports activities such as volleyball, football, kite flying, surfing, and parasailing on the beach. Bao Ninh has a long, smooth, pristine coastline. Bao Ninh peninsula also has ancient citadel ruins and Ca Ong temple imbued with fishermen culture, Luy Truong Sa, Sa Chuy Fort and Mother Suot Monument…

Da Nhay Beach Quang Binh is one of the famous tourist destinations with majestic landscapes and a series of large and small rocks stacked on top of each other in the middle of the sea in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. In addition to the magical beauty that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, Quang Binh Jumping Stone Beach is also a world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO. 

At the same time, Da Nhay Beach is also a place with a diversity of flora, fauna, and marine animals. If you are a nature lover and want to explore marine life, this is an interesting destination to observe and learn about the marine ecosystem.

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Other locations in Quang Binh

Quang Binh Quan - This is a citadel in the Luy Thay system, built in 1639, to help Nguyen Lord in Dang Trong fight against attacks by Trinh Lord in Dang Ngoai. Quang Binh Quan was destroyed by the French army when they withdrew from Dong Hoi in 1954, then rebuilt almost as before. In 1965, this place was destroyed by American planes. Currently, Quang Binh Quan has been restored to its original appearance more than three centuries ago.

Dong Hoi Ancient Citadel is located in the overall military historical relics of Dong Hoi during the Trinh - Nguyen war period, built on the key land of the trans-Vietnam road from North to South. Today, Dong Hoi ancient citadel is only nearly 1,100 m long with 15 zigzag sections. The southern citadel is still quite intact, the eastern citadel still has three gates. Although much destroyed during two wars, the citadel still retains the necessary original elements.

Mother Suot Monument - Mother Suot is hero Nguyen Thi Suot, born in 1906 in Bao Ninh, Quang Binh. During the years of resistance against the US, Suot's mother volunteered to connect the communication line between Dong Hoi and Bao Ninh, rowing a boat alone to help soldiers cross the river and transport ammunition. The monument is about 7 meters high, located on the banks of the Nhat Le River, and is a must-see place for many tourists.

Ngang Pass - As the natural boundary between the two provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh, Ngang Pass crosses the Hoanh Son range, is a vital checkpoint on National Highway 1A. The pass is famous in the poem Crossing Deo Ngang by Ba Huyen Thanh Quan. The pass is 6 km long, the peak is about 250 m high. At the top of the pass, there is still "Cong Troi" - a relic of the Hoanh Son Quan pass built in 1833. Since 2004, the Deo Ngang road tunnel has been built, replacing the mountain pass section.

Vung Chua - Yen Island - This is a scenic spot in Tho Son village, Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district, right at the foot of Ngang pass, about 4 km south, more than 2 km east of National Highway 1A. Vung Chua is a peaceful beach, outside the sea there is Yen Island, considered a screen creating a charming scene. Dragon Mountain in this area is the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

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Tips for travelling in Quang Binh

With cave exploration and adventure tourism programs, visitors should buy tours from reputable companies and have a guide who understands the terrain to ensure safety. Visitors should not experience it on your own because the mountain roads are dangerous. .

Tourist/entertainment destinations in Quang Binh are concentrated in areas such as Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Minh Hoa. To limit traveling 60-70 km in a short trip, tourists should choose destinations by region.

Quang Binh's weather is quite harsh, with heat in the summer and floods at the end of the year. Be careful to choose the right time and prepare carefully for children or the elderly.

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