38 places to discover
Bang Mineral Hot Spring is a natural mineral hot spring located in Kim Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh), about 45 km southwest of Dong Hoi. It is noted as one of Vietnam's hottest hot springs, with source water reaching around 105°C. The site has been developed into Bang Onsen Resort offering onsen-style baths, mineral pools and spa services amid forested hills near the Kien Giang River headwaters.
Bao Ninh Beach is a long sandy beach in Bao Ninh Commune, Dong Hoi City, Quang Tri Province, located east of the Nhat Le River opposite the city centre. It is known for its wide stretch of fine sand, relatively calm waters and fishing village character. The beach is lined with casuarina trees, local seafood restaurants and resorts, and offers views of fishing boats and the Nhat Le estuary.
The Chay River (Song Chay) is a turquoise river flowing through Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province, near Phong Nha town. Originating in the Annamite Range, it winds through dramatic limestone karst landscapes. Notable for its emerald-blue water, the river is a central adventure tourism hub offering kayaking, ziplining and access to Dark Cave, and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang karst system.
Con Co Island is a small volcanic island in the Gulf of Tonkin, about 27 km off the coast of Quang Tri Province, administered as Con Co District. Covering about 2.3 sq km, it features dense forest, basalt rock formations, and clear surrounding waters with coral reefs. Notable for its lighthouse, war memorials, and preserved natural landscape, the island is managed as a protected area and accessible by boat from Cua Viet port.
Cua Tung Beach is a sandy beach at the estuary of the Ben Hai River in Cua Tung Town, Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Known during the French colonial period as the 'Queen of Beaches,' it is notable for its wide sandy shoreline, gentle slope, pine-fringed backdrop and location near the former Demilitarized Zone. The beach is a popular local destination for swimming, sightseeing and seafood dining.
Cua Viet Beach is a coastal beach at the mouth of the Thach Han River where it meets the East Sea in Gio Viet Commune, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Located about 15 kilometers northeast of Dong Ha City, it features a long sandy shoreline backed by fishing villages and casuarina trees. Known for its relatively undeveloped, tranquil setting, fresh seafood, and river-sea confluence views, it serves as a local recreational beach and fishing harbor.
Dakrong Bridge is a historic bridge spanning the Dakrong River in Dakrong Town, Dakrong District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Located on National Route 9 and the Ho Chi Minh Trail, it connects the river banks in a mountainous valley. Originally built during wartime and later rebuilt, it is recognized as a National Historical Relic. The bridge is notable for its steel structure, river views, and role as a landmark on the former north-south supply route.
Da Nhay Beach is a coastal attraction in Hai Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, about 25-26 km north of Dong Hoi in Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh). It is notable for its unusual rock formations along the shoreline, where limestone karsts have been eroded into varied shapes. The beach features fine sand, clear seawater and a mountain backdrop, making it a popular stop for sightseeing and photography.
Dark Cave (Hang Toi) is a natural cave attraction in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province. Located on the Chay River, it is known for its unlit interior preserved in natural darkness and its adventure-based visitor experience. The site combines cave exploration with zipline, kayaking and mud bathing activities, and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang karst landscape.
Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve is a protected lowland forest area in Kim Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Covering over 22,000 hectares of Annamite Range evergreen forest, it was established to conserve one of Vietnam's last intact lowland forest ecosystems. Notable for its high biodiversity, it harbors endangered species such as Saola, large-antlered muntjac, and many endemic birds, and serves as an important site for scientific research and nature-based tourism.
Dong Hoi Citadel, whose preserved southern gate is known as Quang Binh Quan, is a historic fortification in central Dong Hoi, Quang Tri Province. Originally built in 1631 and rebuilt in brick in 1812 under Emperor Gia Long of the Nguyen Dynasty, it once enclosed the provincial capital with walls and moat. Today only the main gate and sections of wall remain, serving as a landmark and symbol of the city near the Nhat Le River.
Eight Ladies Cave (Hang Tam Co) is a small limestone cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Tan Trach, Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province. It is known as a war memorial where eight young volunteers died in 1972 when a bomb blocked the cave entrance. Set in dense jungle along historic Road 20 Quyet Thang, the site features a memorial temple and altar inside the cave, attracting visitors interested in history and remembrance within the national park landscape.
Gianh Ferry is a historic ferry crossing on the Gianh River in Quang Trach District, Quang Tri Province, on National Route 1A. It served as a vital transport link across the river before the Gianh Bridge was built. Notable as a key ferry point during the wartime period, the site now features a memorial and preserved wharf remains on the north bank, marking its role in the region's transport history.
Hang En Cave is the third largest cave in the world, located in Tan Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh). Known as Swallow Cave for the swifts nesting inside, it features a vast chamber with a sandy beach, turquoise lake and jungle openings. Access is only by regulated 2-day trekking tour and it lies near Son Doong Cave.
Hang Vom is a natural limestone cave located inside Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province. Situated near Phong Nha town, it is part of the extensive Phong Nha cave system and is known for its pristine stalactite formations, underground river passages and surrounding primary jungle. Accessed only by guided trekking tours, it offers an adventure caving experience within the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hien Luong Bridge spans the Ben Hai River in Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Originally built in 1928 and rebuilt after wartime damage, the 178-meter bridge marked the 17th parallel Demilitarized Zone that divided northern and southern Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. Painted in two colors to symbolize division, it is now a preserved national historic relic with an adjacent museum, flag tower, and memorials commemorating reunification.
Khe Sanh Combat Base, also known as Ta Con Airport, is a preserved former airfield and military base in Tan Hop Commune, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province. Located on National Route 9 about 65 km west of Dong Ha, it was a major United States Marine Corps outpost and site of the 1968 siege. Today it is an open-air museum displaying aircraft, tanks, bunkers and exhibits related to its wartime history.
Lao Bao Border Gate is an international border crossing between Vietnam and Laos located in Lao Bao town, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province. Situated on National Route 9 along the East-West Economic Corridor, it connects to Dansavanh Border Gate in Savannakhet Province, Laos. It is notable as a major trade gateway, part of the Lao Bao Special Economic Commercial Area, and a transit point for visitors traveling between central Vietnam and Laos.
La Vang Holy Land is a major Roman Catholic pilgrimage complex in Hai Phu Commune, Hai Lang District, Quang Tri Province, about 50 km north of Hue along National Route 1A. Centered on the Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang, it includes the ruins of the 1928 basilica, a modern basilica under construction, and open prayer grounds. It is recognized as a National Shrine and is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Vietnam.
Long Dai Ferry is a historic ferry crossing on the Long Dai River in Hien Ninh Commune, Quang Ninh District, Quang Tri Province. It was a key transport point on the Ho Chi Minh Trail supply route during 1965-1972. The site is preserved as a Special National Historical Relic with a memorial monument, stele and riverside landscape commemorating the ferry operation and those who served there.
Mooc Spring (Suoi Nuoc Mooc) is a natural spring and eco-tourism site in Phuc Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province. Fed by underground streams, it forms a turquoise pool surrounded by limestone karst and primary forest. Notable for its clear emerald water, bamboo bridges and tranquil forest setting, it is a popular swimming and kayaking stop near Phong Nha town.
Nhat Le Beach is a sandy coastal beach in Dong Hoi city, Quang Tri Province, located at the mouth of the Nhat Le River where it meets the East Sea. Known for its long stretch of fine white-yellow sand, clear shallow water and gentle slope, it lies just northeast of the city centre along Truong Phap Street. The beach is a central leisure area for Dong Hoi and is notable for its river-mouth setting and proximity to urban amenities.
Paradise Cave (Thien Duong Cave) is a major dry cave inside Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province. Discovered in 2005 and opened to visitors in 2010, it extends 31.4 km and is regarded as the longest dry cave in Asia. The cave is noted for extensive stalactite and stalagmite formations, a 1 km wooden walkway for visitors, and its location within the UNESCO World Heritage national park.
Phong Nha Cave is a major river cave within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Stretching 7,729 meters with an underground river, it is renowned for extensive stalactites, stalagmites and large chambers. Designated part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, it is accessed by boat along the Son River and remains one of Vietnam's most visited natural cave systems.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Covering over 123,000 hectares of limestone karst landscape, it is renowned for its extensive cave systems, including Son Doong, the world's largest cave, and Phong Nha and Paradise caves. The park features ancient karst formations dating back 400 million years, dense evergreen forests, underground rivers and high biodiversity.
Quang Phu Sand Dunes are expansive white sand dunes located in Quang Phu Commune, about 8 km northeast of Dong Hoi in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Bordering the East Sea, the dunes feature pristine white and light golden sands shaped by coastal winds into undulating hills. Notable for their stark, desert-like landscape near the coast, the site is popular for photography, sandboarding and off-road experiences, offering contrasting views of sand, sea and nearby fishing villages.
Quang Tri Citadel is a historic Vauban-style fortress located in Quang Tri Town, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Built between 1809 and 1837 under the Nguyen Dynasty, it is notable for its square layout, brick walls and surrounding moat. The citadel is widely known as the site of the 81-day battle in 1972 and now serves as a national memorial and heritage site.
Route 9 National Martyrs Cemetery is a national cemetery located along National Route 9, about 6 km west of Dong Ha in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. Established in the mid-1990s and inaugurated in 1997, it is the resting place of more than 10,000 soldiers who served along Route 9 and in Quang Tri. Set on a hillside with orderly rows of graves, a central memorial monument and landscaped grounds, it serves as a major site of remembrance and respectful visitation.
The Sepon River (Song Se Pon) is a natural border river flowing between Huong Hoa District in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, and Savannakhet Province, Laos. Forming part of the Vietnam-Laos border along National Route 9 near Lao Bao, it is known for its scenic valley, forested banks and role as a geographic landmark. The river is viewed from bridges and riverside roads and is associated with the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail corridor in central Vietnam.
Son Doong Cave is the world's largest natural cave, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Formed 2-5 million years ago on the border of Laos and Vietnam, it measures over 9 kilometers long with chambers large enough to house a city block. Notable for its massive dolines, underground river, jungle and unique ecosystem, it was first fully surveyed in 2009 and opened for limited guided expeditions.
Tam Toa Church is the preserved ruin of a Catholic church on the east bank of the Nhat Le River in Dong My Ward, Dong Hoi, Quang Tri Province. Originally built in 1886 in Portuguese Gothic style, only its facade and bell tower remain after heavy damage in 1965. Maintained as a war memorial, it stands as a prominent historical landmark and riverside sightseeing site in central Dong Hoi.
Tien Son Cave is a dry cave located above Phong Nha Cave within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province. Discovered in 1935, the cave extends about 980 meters and is known for its stalactites, stalagmites and stone formations. Accessed by boat on the Son River followed by a climb of about 330 steps, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and visited together with Phong Nha Cave.
Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery is a large national cemetery located on a pine-covered hill near Gio Linh town in Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Established in 1975 and inaugurated in 1977, it is the largest martyrs cemetery in Vietnam, containing more than 10,200 graves of soldiers who died along the Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh) Trail. It serves as a major memorial and pilgrimage site for remembrance and tribute.
Tu Lan Cave System is a network of more than 10 wet and dry caves located in Tan Hoa Village, Minh Hoa District, Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh). Situated about 70 km northwest of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, it is known for its jungle valley setting, underground rivers, and formations explored with the British Cave Research Association. Access is only by guided adventure tours.
U Bo Peak is a mountain peak at about 1,009 meters elevation in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Truong Son Commune, Quang Ninh District, Quang Tri Province. Located along the western branch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway, it is known as a cloud-hunting viewpoint offering panoramic views of the Annamite Range and primeval forest. It lies within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Va Cave (Hang Va) is a natural limestone cave located within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Bo Trach District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang karst system, it is noted for its rare cone-shaped stalactites, calcite formations and underground lake. Access is restricted to multi-day guided expeditions, typically combined with nearby Nuoc Nut Cave, requiring trekking and camping.
Vinh Moc Tunnels is an underground tunnel complex in Vinh Thach Commune, Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. Constructed between 1965 and 1967, the tunnels sheltered villagers and served as an underground village with living quarters, kitchens, wells and a maternity room. Located near the coast north of the Ben Hai River, it is preserved as a historic site and open to visitors with guided tours.
Vung Chua-Dao Yen is the memorial and burial site of General Vo Nguyen Giap on Vung Chua Mountain in Quang Dong Commune, Quang Trach District, Quang Tri Province (formerly Quang Binh). Overlooking Hon La Bay and Yen Island, the site was personally chosen by the General before his death in 2013. Set amid pine forest with stone steps leading to the simple granite tomb, it is a nationally revered pilgrimage destination combining natural coastal scenery with historical remembrance.