If you ask a traveler about the top tourist destinations in Vietnam to visit, Quang Binh province cannot be left out. So, what's the buzz about Quang Binh tourism that everyone is interested in and eager to step foot in at least once in their lifetime?
Discovering Quang Binh tourism - 5 must-visit spots
En Cave
What does Quang Binh tourism offer for adventure enthusiasts? The answer lies in En Cave. En Cave ranks as the third largest cave in the world, featuring colossal limestone blocks formed over millions of years, along with an emerald-green lake and countless other natural wonders bestowed by nature, creating a breathtaking world inside En Cave.
To conquer this cave, you'll have to overcome many challenges, trekking through a jungle and wading across streams on a journey spanning over 10km. Along the way, immerse yourself in the spectacular natural scenery enveloped by vast mountains and forests.
En Cave Quang Binh
Mooc Water Stream
Located near Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Mooc Water Stream is a recently emerging destination in Quang Binh province, yet it still attracts the attention of international travelers. Mooc Water Stream is considered a 'green gemstone' with its emerald-green water, nestled amidst the majestic and pristine tropical forests. The overall scenery forms a magnificent picture.
Mooc Water Stream - The Green Gemstone of Quang Binh
During the scorching summer days, there's nothing more refreshing than immersing yourself in the cool stream and enjoying adventurous activities like ziplining and kayaking with your family and friends. If you love picturesque landscapes and tranquil atmospheres, Mooc Water Stream is an excellent choice for you.
Nhat Le Beach
Nhat Le Beach - Quang Binh
Stretching along the smooth sandy shore, playing with each wave lapping the shore, you will feel refreshed and relaxed in the fresh air, harmonizing between clouds, sky, river, and water. The most exciting thing when visiting Nhat Le Beach is watching the sunrise and strolling along the beach at dusk. So, don't forget to bring a quality camera to capture this romantic moment!
Vung Chua - Swallow Island
Vung Chua - Swallow Island is known as the final resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap - the talented and great general of the Vietnamese people. This is a place that attracts tourists to express their gratitude and appreciation to the beloved general of the nation. When offering incense to the general, remember to dress respectfully and avoid causing disorder, so as not to disturb the general's rest.
Golden Swallow Pagoda
Vung Chua - Swallow Island is a new tourist destination in Quang Binh, with few residents, so it still retains its inherent pristine beauty. Because there used to be a sacred pagoda located here, surrounded by a peaceful sea area, it is called Vung Chua. To reach Swallow Island, from Vung Chua, you will only need about 20 minutes by boat. This place is famous for its poetic beauty with long stretches of sandy beaches, peculiar rock formations, and is the habitat of swallows.
Quang Phu Sand Dune
What does Quang Binh tourism offer besides mysterious caves or pristine beaches? Surely you can't miss Quang Phu Sand Dune, one of Vietnam's mini deserts. This place impresses tourists with its shimmering golden sand dunes under the sun, stretching along the beautiful Quang Phu coast, dotted with the subdued brown color of dry branches and the cool green of wild bushes.
Quang Phu Sand Dune - Quang Binh
You can admire the changing colors of the sand dunes throughout the day: pure white in the morning, sparkling gold at noon, and mysterious grayish-white at night. Don't forget to experience sand sliding to feel the soft layers of sand at Quang Phu Sand Dune.
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What are the famous dishes in Quang Binh?
Tan An rice paper
Tan An village in Quang Binh province has long been renowned for its rice paper-making craft, the key ingredient for rice paper rolls by the Ganh River. The rice papers from this craft village are meticulously made with rice flour as the main ingredient. There are two types of Tan An rice papers for you to buy as gifts for family and friends: thick ones for grilling and thin ones for making spring rolls.
Tan An rice paper - Specialty of Quang Binh
Delicious Sweet and Sour Fish Hotpot
Sweet and Sour Fish Hotpot is made from soft-boned, tender fish. To make a delicious, sweet and sour hotpot, the fish meat must be fresh and thick to avoid being crushed, and the broth must be full of spices such as sour starfruit, sour bamboo shoots, tamarind juice, etc. If you visit Quang Binh in winter, don't forget to choose and enjoy a steaming hot pot of sweet and sour fish.
Sweet and Sour Fish Hotpot - A culinary delight in Quang Binh tourism
Quang Hoa Pancake
Unlike typical pancakes, Quang Hoa Pancake is made from famous red glutinous rice, soaked for 5 hours before being finely ground into wet flour. To make a delicious and distinctive pancake, locals mix finely chopped onions, basil leaves, with shrimp, meat, and bean sprouts on the pancake.
Quang Hoa Pancake - Authentic Quang Binh flavor
Sweet Potato Candy
What delicious treats should you not miss in Quang Binh tourism? One of them has to be sweet potato candy. Sweet potato candy (or earthworm candy) is a nutritious dish made from red sweet potatoes grown on fertile soil. The product is meticulously processed by local people, creating a naturally sweet, rich flavor of potatoes, with the essence of wind and white sand.
Sweet Potato Jelly - Quang Binh Specialty
River Blood Cockles from Roòn River
You definitely shouldn't miss out on a Quang Binh specialty - river blood cockles from Roòn River. Blood cockles are prepared into various unique and diverse dishes, but perhaps the most remarkable is blood cockles cooked with fish sauce and blood cockles served with lime.
River Blood Cockles from Roòn River
What awaits you in Quang Binh tourism that you must pack your bags and go? It's not just about mesmerizing and majestic natural landscapes, but also delicious cuisine, right? Contact the hotline Mytour to get advice on the best all-inclusive Quang Binh tours at the best prices!