Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is a world natural heritage site. This destination has never stopped attracting young people passionate about conquering the majesty of nature with vast primeval forests, Son river, dry cave - water cave creating a captivating scenery. Below is a very useful Phong Nha Ke Bang travel experience for first time visitors.
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province) is one of the oldest, largest tropical limestone areas in the world with an area of over 200,000 hectares. There are more than 300 large and small caves system with attractive landscape.
Travel Phong Nha Ke Bang admire many fascinating landscapesTime to travel Phong Nha Ke Bang
Quang Binh is located in the tropical monsoon region with two distinct seasons: the dry season (April - August) and the rainy season (September - March next year). Which is most ideal for tourists is Phong Nha Ke Bang tourism in the dry season, when the weather is cool, pleasant and convenient to move. In the rainy season, the water level is high, so we cannot visit the water cave like Phong Nha cave. For dry caves like Tien Son cave and Thien Duong cave, you can still visit normally if you have the right equipment.
Experience moving to Phong Nha Ke Bang
Move to Dong Hoi city - Quang Binh
To come to Dong Hoi, tourists can choose to go by train, plane, or bus.
- Hanoi - Dong Hoi (722km): There are many bus trips running this route with a travel time of about 9 hours. Ticket prices range from VND 200,000 - VND 250,000. Experience is that you should refer to the travel service of Phong Nha Expedition Travel Company to be picked up and taken at the free accommodation managed by the company.
- Ho Chi Minh City - Dong Hoi: People often choose to fly for this stage Vietjet Air, Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines. However, passenger cars are also very popular with the garages: Hoang Long in Ho Chi Minh City 028.22438989 - Ticket box 73 BX Mien 028.35113113, Mai Linh bus station in Ho Chi Minh: (028) 39 39 39 39 - Bx box office Eastern region: (028) 35 112 888
If tourists choose to come to Dong Hoi by train, they can choose the labels SE1, SE3, QB1. Or refer to the ship type, time, and ticket details at website: https://dsvn.vn.
From Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Ke Bang
After arriving in Dong Hoi city, you can take a taxi or rent a motorbike to Phong Nha Ke Bang. Some reference taxi companies: Sun Taxi (0232.353.53.53), Taxi Mai Linh (0232. 3835.835), Taxi Tien Sa (0232.3 79.79.79). Daily motorbike rental from 150,000 VND, you can ask to rent at your place of residence.
Attractions when visiting Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha cave
Phong Nha cave is the highlight of this area with a length of up to 8km, is recognized as the longest underground river cave in the world. To visit Phong Nha, take a motorboat following the Son River into the cave. Inside is a cool, relaxing feeling. After experiencing more than 600m into the deep is the majestic beauty of the First Cave. Co Tien Cave and Palace appear before the eyes with beautiful stalactites, thought that I was gradually entering the mouth of a giant monster.
Tien Son Cave
Located at an altitude of about 200m on the ceiling of Phong Nha cave, Tien Son cave has a length of 980m. Tien Son Grotto brings natural charm full of charm as elusive ruler.
Paradise Cave
Thien Duong Cave is one of the most magnificent and magical wonders in the world. From Phong Nha cave go about 20km to km 16 (about 4 km from the western edge of Ho Chi Minh road) to Thien Duong cave. Located in the heart of a limestone complex at an altitude of 191m, surrounded by primeval forest in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Inside the cave are countless stalactites with beautiful shapes, from the statue of Our Lady of the Virgin, carrying the baby, Giao Tri or the unicorn statue ....
Chay River Dark Cave
Dark Cave is a branch of the Phong Nha cave system with a gate of 20 meters wide and 40 meters high. Dark Cave has both dry and water terrain, inside there are thousands of unique stalactites. Many animals currently living here such as bat or swallow and langur Ha Tinh are rare. The cave is quite primitive when there is no lighting system. Zipline swing service is one of the interesting experiences for young people who are active.
Mooc Spring
To come to Nuoc Mooc spring, take a boat up the Son River to the Chay River for more than 6km. At this point the first thing you feel is the attraction by the poetic, lyrical scene. Diversity ecosystem, fresh air; Nuoc Mooc spring attracts a large number of tourists who come here to visit and relax. Especially the water temperature is about 20 degrees C very comfortable.
Hang En
En Cave is a special destination in the journey to discover Quang Binh. Deep inside the cave, there is a blue river, the sky well leads the light to shine down, making everything strange and shimmering. In the stone niches, stalactites thousands of swallows and bats nest. The Phong Nha Ke Bang travel experience is to find a guide if you do not want to get lost here.
Photo: Oxalis Adventure toursWind Waterfall - Botanical Garden
Wind Waterfall Botanical Garden is a place where you can visit the exhibition including rare and precious animal and plant samples typical of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Going deep into the forest, you step into the journey to conquer the top of Wind Waterfall, enjoy the cool fresh nature, watch Wind Waterfall pour white water.
In addition, tourists should not forget to combine Phong Nha Ke Bang tour with other famous destinations in Quang Binh such as Da Nhay beach, Deo Ngang, Vung Chua Dao Yen Island , Con Cat Quang Phu and Nhat Le beach. .
Stay when visiting Phong Nha Ke Bang
Depending on the needs, tourism interests can choose to relax in the national park area in Bo Trach district or in the city of Dong Hoi to facilitate other fun activities. Suggest good hotels and motels:
- Hotels in Phong Nha Ke Bang: Son river House, Chay Lap Homestay, Thao Nguyen Homestay, Heritage by Night Hotel, Saigon Phong Nha Hotel, Hoa Phuong Hotel, Thu Ha Hotel, Phong Nha LaKe House ...
- Hotels in Dong Hoi: Saigon Quang Binh, Lu Xe and Ban Mai hotels; Sun Spa and Bao Ninh Beach resorts are the two most luxurious resorts in Quang Binh.
Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh (Dong Hoi) has a private beachDelicious food Phong Nha Ke Bang
What to eat in Phong Nha Ke Bang? With hilly terrain, rivers and streams, the dishes here are very rustic, including grilled slot fish, grilled stream crayfish, copper eel, snakehead fish, rural chicken. The dishes from Phong Nha mountain such as deer meat, Ban Pig, Goat mountain, Bamboo shoots, Banana, Sweet and sour salt forest ... are also extremely attractive to diners.
These rustic dishes can not be ignored during the discovery of Phong Nha - Ke Bang
Suggest a number of delicious restaurants: Son Doong Restaurant, Vung Hue Restaurant, Huong Giang Restaurant, Thu Ha Restaurant, Phuong Nam Restaurant, Co Phuong Restaurant, Hang Dark Restaurant, Suoi Nuoc Mooc Restaurant ...
What does Phong Nha Ke Bang travel as a gift?
To buy the gifts featuring this destination, do not miss the handicrafts made from natives. Phong Nha honey, pure peanut oil ... are sold at souvenir shops of Phong Nha tourist center.
Peanut oil is one of the gifts to buy when traveling to Phong Nha Ke Bang
If not, during your trip to Quang Binh, you can also buy specialties such as Hai Ninh potato, Vo Xa wine, Tan An rice paper, dried seafood, Bao Ninh shrimp ... are very good gifts. means.