Booking.com, the world's leading online travel platform, has announced the top 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam as part of the 12th Traveler Review Awards. Phong Nha-Ke Bang of Quang Binh was honored to be the second most friendly destination, just after Hoi An (Quang Nam). This is a proud achievement that highlights Phong Nha's position on the Vietnamese and international tourism map.

Booking.com is a digital travel platform that helps travelers book accommodation, flights and connections, and evaluate travel destinations. In this announcement by Booking.com, topping the list of friendly destinations is Hoi An (Quang Nam), followed by Phong Nha Ke Bang, Ninh Binh, Cao Bang, Phu Quoc, Ha Giang, Ha Long, Da Lat, Tuy Hoa and Nha Trang.

This result is based on reviews and authentication from millions of domestic and international tourists who have used services at 11,360 accommodations in Vietnam and rated them on Booking.com.

Booking.com claims that traveler reviews are entirely unbiased and unedited. The company has compiled a list of the most welcoming destinations for 2024, which includes accommodations situated on stunning beaches and breathtaking mountains. The goal of this list is to help visitors have a memorable travel experience by showcasing the friendliest destinations in Vietnam. Travelers can enjoy exploring the scenery and experiencing the warm hospitality that these locations have to offer.

Why do tourists love Phong Nha?

• Friendly and hospitable locals await tourists in Phong Nha with bright smiles, warm welcomes, and open arms, making them feel at home.

• Majestic nature landscape: Phong Nha–Ke Bang is recognized natural legacy in the world by UNESCO with a spectacular limestone system, poetic rivers and immense tropical forests.
• Diversity cuisine: you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of local dishes such as Khoai Cake, Banh Loc, Chicken Grilled,...
• Developed tourism services: Phong Nha has a fairly developed tourism service system with many restaurants, hotels, and homestays to meet the diverse needs of tourists. Tourist services such as cave tours, trekking, kayaking, caving,... are also professionally organized, quality and ensure safety for visitors.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang is a destination of majestic natural beauty with friendly locals and professional travel services. It promises to provide visitors with wonderful experiences. Come and explore Phong Nha, immerse yourself in the unique natural beauty, and feel the hospitality of the locals.

Here are some top travel activities to experience when visiting Phong Nha

Visit and explore caves

Known as the "Kingdom of Caves", Phong Nha - Ke Bang is a famous tourist area for all tourists coming to Quang Binh. This place is truly favored by nature, bestowed with many majestic landscapes, creating captivating masterpieces that other lands can hardly match. The caves you should not miss when coming here are Phong Nha Cave, Tien Son Cave, Paradise  Cave,...

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Participate in outdoor experiential activities

There are many famous tourist areas in Quang Binh that are worth visiting, such as Mooc Spring, Hava Valley, Ozo Park, Chay River - Dark Cave, and Botanical Garden. These places still maintain their original wild and pristine look, which makes them truly attractive and causes many impressive surprises for visitors. The poetic beauty, charming landscape, and fresh air of these destinations make them perfect places for tourists to rest and relax. When visiting Quang Binh, tourists can enjoy exciting activities like kayaking, bathing in streams, ziplining, trying local cuisine, and even mud bathing in Dark Cave.

Explore adventure tours

Apart from its popular tourist destinations, Phong Nha-Ke Bang is also famous for offering unique and adventurous tours that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Each cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a different wonder, boasting unique and mysterious geological formations that make tourists' adventure travel even more captivating. Notable tours include Hang Son Doong (the world's largest cave), Hang Va, Hang En, and Hang Tu Lan, which offer short to long-term expeditions. Additionally, there are day exploration tours such as exploring the caves of Paradise 7 km, Phong Nha Cave exploration tour 4.5 km, and exploring Abandone valley,...

Cycling and walking around Phong Nha village

If you're a nature-loving tourist who enjoys exploring the primeval forest ecosystem, then cycling and walking around Phong Nha village is an activity that you definitely shouldn't miss. This type of bicycle tourism allows you to visit and explore Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park while also satisfying your interest in exercise and sports.

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