Quang Binh is one of the most ideal places to explore famous natural wonders in Vietnam. This place has all the elements of topography and geomorphology, including: forests, mountains, sea, etc. In particular, this place also has the most beautiful cave system and is recognized by UNESCO as a heritage site. Let’s explore this beautiful land with Origin Vietnam.

1. Where is Quang Binh?

Quang Binh is a province located in the North Central Coast of Vietnam. About 500 km south of Hanoi capital, about 170 km from Hue city and about 275 km northwest of Da Nang city. With geographical location:

The North borders Ha Tinh.
The South borders Quang Tri
East sea bordering the east.
The West borders Lao PDR.

2. What makes Quang Binh unique?

This land has more than 400 years of formation and development, carrying with it long-standing historical values. At the same time, Quang Binh is a convergence of natural and cultural elements of both South and North Vietnam. This place is also honored as the land of outstanding spiritual people, charming feng shui, and the intersection of many cultures.

Although Quang Binh’s area is not too large, it has forests, seas, mountains, rivers, and plains. Some interesting destinations when traveling to Quang Binh, such as Vung Chua – Yen Island, Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Nguyen Huu Canh tomb, Nhat Le beach,… Among them is the “cave kingdom” including 404 caves. big and small, beautiful pristine beaches and attractive spiritual destinations.

Quang Binh is located in the Northern Truong Son biodiversity area – home to a diverse and unique flora and fauna with many rare genetic resources. This place has a wide sea area, a long coastline with many beautiful beaches. Seafood resources are diverse and rich in species, including many rare seafood such as lobsters, tiger prawns, sea cucumbers, etc.

3. When is the best time to visit in Quang Binh?

Quang Binh’s climate is located in the tropical monsoon region, with a transitional climate influence between North and South Vietnam. Divided into two distinct seasons: Dry season from April to August, rainy season from September of the previous year to March of the following year. Although the weather is a bit sunny in the dry season, most of the province is covered by sea and rivers so it is still quite cool.

Around April and May, the weather is no rain, dry, bright sunshine, airy sky, fresh air,…This is the most ideal time to travel to Quang Binh. If you want to freely swim in the sea or stream, you can go in June and July. In addition, you can also travel to Quang Binh for festivals. Such as:

Le Thuy traditional boat racing festival takes place on National Day September 2 every year.
Dong Hoi Culture and Tourism Week, Traditional Boat Racing Festival and Son River Carp Competition take place on April 30 and May 1.
The March full moon festival of Minh Hoa takes place in the third month of the lunar calendar.
Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave Festival takes place from July 20 to August 20.
The last months of the year, especially September to November, are stormy. You should consider and check the weather forecast before traveling to Quang Binh at this time.

4. How to get to Quang Binh?

4.1 Moving to Quang Binh

4.1.1 By train
If you travel from Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue or Saigon, you can buy a train ticket to travel to Quang Binh.

Traveling from Hanoi: the train from Hanoi – Quang Binh takes about 10 hours. Seat tickets cost about 300,000 VND, bed tickets range from 500,000 – 700,000 VND depending on each floor. Those traveling from Vinh and Thanh Hoa can also use these trains.
From Da Nang, Hue: Hue is 160km from Quang Binh, traveling by train takes about 3 hours. The distance from Da Nang to Quang Binh is longer (about 270km), taking about 6 hours by train.
Traveling from Saigon: from Saigon you can book train tickets to Dong Hoi – Quang Binh station. The lowest ticket price is about 400,000 VND and can be up to 1,300,000 VND/ticket if you choose the type with better quality service.

4.1.2 By passenger car
When traveling to Quang Binh, in addition to the train, you can choose to travel by bus.

Traveling from Hanoi: Quang Binh tourist bus from Hanoi takes about 10 – 12 hours and costs 200,000 – 450,000 VND depending on the time. Buses from Hanoi usually depart at about 7:00 p.m. and arrive in Quang Binh at about 6:00 a.m. the next morning.
From Da Nang: the bus to Da Nang – Quang Binh takes about 5 hours, available at any time. Reference ticket price: 150,000 VND.
Traveling from Saigon: you can catch a bus at Mien Dong bus station for about 500,000 – 600,000 VND. However, note that because of the distance, if you choose to take a bus, it will be quite difficult and time-consuming.

4.1.3 By plane
If you want to save more time, you can book a plane ticket to Quang Binh.

Traveling from Hanoi: from Hanoi to travel to Quang Binh, you can buy a plane ticket with a flight time of about 1 hour.
Traveling from Saigon: from Saigon to Quang Binh by plane, flight time to Quang Binh is about 1.5 hours. The advice for you is to consult and book tickets early to book tickets at good prices.

4.2 Means of transportation in Quang Binh

To visit and explore Quang Binh, you can rent a motorbike, electric car or take a taxi to get around.

Traveling by motorbike: If you travel to Quang Binh – are someone who likes to explore and want to have new experiences. Then motorbike is the ideal means of transportation for you when traveling to Quang Binh. Motorbike rental price in Quang Binh is usually 130,000 VND per day/motorbike, 150,000 VND per day/scooter, 450,000 VND per day/cone motorbike.
Traveling by car/taxi/electric vehicle: according to Quang Binh travel experience for families, traveling by car or taxi is the appropriate means. Especially with large groups, or groups with older people or young children. This form helps save costs and is more comfortable when moving to different locations.
Passenger car, bus: to travel to tourist destinations in Quang Binh, you can choose a passenger car. Or you can travel by bus to ensure safety and save costs.

5. Sightseeings in Quang Binh