Dong Hoi is a city in Quang Binh province, located in the North Central region of Vietnam. This city is about 50km from Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and 60km from Hon La seaport.

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Q: What to do in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh?

The best time to travel to Dong Hoi - Quang Binh is in April and May. This is the dry season with pleasant weather, suitable for you to visit and explore the surrounding attractions. If you want to swim, travel to Dong Hoi in June and July.

Q: What to do in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh?

Famous for its majestic cave system and unique stalactites, when traveling to Dong Hoi - Quang Binh, you cannot miss a visit to the beautiful caves, such as Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cave, Dark Cave. In addition, do not forget to visit Nhat Le Beach, Tam Toa Church, and Mother Suot Monument.

Q: How many kilometers is Quang Binh from Hanoi?

From Quang Binh to Hanoi is about 488km, this is the shortest distance along National Highway 1A. You can get to Quang Binh by many means such as bus, car, train, plane.

Dong Hoi is a charming coastal city in central Vietnam, known as the gateway to the world-famous Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its pristine beaches like Nhat Le and Bao Ninh, Dong Hoi offers a relaxing seaside atmosphere alongside vibrant local life. Visitors can explore historic landmarks such as the Dong Hoi Citadel and Tam Toa Church, remnants of the city’s storied past. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy river cruises along the Nhat Le River and cave adventures in nearby karst landscapes. The city is also a great place to savor fresh seafood and Quang Binh specialties. Combining nature, history, and coastal beauty, Dong Hoi is an ideal stop for travelers exploring Vietnam’s central region.

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2026-01-30 10:36:46

Fantastic 5.0

The tour was very enjoyable. The guide's explanations and guidance were very easy to understand and very smooth. They gave us a bottle of water when we boarded. They took pictures for us in the cave and really took care of us. I recommend it.

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2025-12-17 00:46:08

Fantastic 5.0

The tour guide's explanations were interesting. Regardless of whether it was inside or outside the cave, they possessed very detailed knowledge of Vietnam's nature and culture, making it a fun learning experience. They took several photos of us in the Dark Cave, and they were very good.

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2025-12-20 15:57:02

Fantastic 5.0

Our guide was hoang pham who was just amazing. His knowledge about history of vietnam was truly amazing. It was truly an adventure to remember for our vietnam diaries. We truly recommend klook for this activity. The only problem was the adventure theme park there was nothing functioning for us to do it.

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2025-10-25 05:06:17

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we really enjoyed the trip learning about the history of vietnam and we got to go to a boat but sadly it rained so hard!

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2026-01-31 02:56:33

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The tour was great, our guide Tra/Jessica made the experience. She was very smiley and energetic which was needed after an early rise. Both the caves were worth it.

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