Positioned on the coast and featuring more than 12km (7 mi) of beaches, Dong Hoi is the provincial capital of the Quang Binh Province. A hub for business, transportation, and tourism, the city is also an important destination for travelers exploring Vietnamโs North Central Coast Region. Tourism in Dong Hoi is fueled by its local beaches, markets, historical sites, temples, …
Phong Nha Township, Dong Hoi, Vietnam
Once called Son Trach (Sฦกn Trแบกch), Phong Nha began as a rural commune before becoming a township in Vietnam. Rural even today, the township sits on the bank of the Son River and is the closest community to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Phong Nha-Ke Bang (Phong Nha-Kแบป Bร ng) National Park. Although compact, Phong Nha has greatly expanded in recent years as it is the …
Reunification Express Train from Hanoi to Saigon
Vietnam's landscapes are beautiful, sprawling, and diverse, featuring everything from high mountains to white-sand beaches. The countryโs vast size and small width mean that one of the easiest ways to travel is by train. There is only one main railway line crossing the whole country, and that is the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City line. While it is not a modern bullet train with …
10 Major Rivers in Vietnam
Vietnam's natural beauty and lush landscapes provide some of the best scenic views in the world. This Southeast Asian gem is home to lush jungles, deep valleys, expansive green rice fields, vibrant cities, and incredible beaches. To add to the natural appeal of Vietnam are the 2000 or so rivers that flow throughout the nation's long, skinny countryside. There are a total of …
