Quang Binh (formerly part of Binh Tri Thien) is located in the North Central region, about 500km from Hanoi and 200km from Da Nang. The province has two distinct seasons: the dry season (April-August) ideal for swimming and cave exploration; the rainy season (September-March) with fewer tourists but offering unique experiences of its own.
How to get there:
By plane: Fly to Dong Hoi Airport (from Hanoi/HCMC).
By bus or train: From neighboring provinces.
Motorbike/Self-drive car rental: Rent in Dong Hoi for flexibility.
Suggested accommodations: Dong Hoi features high-end resorts like Muong Thanh Luxury Nhat Le; Phong Nha-Bo Trach offers farmstays and homestays close to nature like Chay Lap Farmstay and Phong Nha Lake House.
Must-try cuisine: Chao canh (noodle soup), banh loc (tapioca dumplings), banh khoai (crispy pancakes), lau ca khoai (lizardfish hotpot), ga nuong muoi cheo (grilled chicken with cheo salt), chao hau (oyster porridge), muc mot nang (sun-dried squid), and khoai deo (chewy dried sweet potatoes).

