UNESCO-recognised heritage sites spur tourism in north central provinces

UNESCO-recognised heritage sites spur tourism in north central provinces

The north central provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang Binh and Thua Thien-Hue are home to three out of nine UNESCO-recognised world natural and cultural heritages, which present a substantial foundation for them to design unique and distinctive tourism products that appeal to both domestic and foreign tourists.
Tan Hoa commune – from zero to hero

Tan Hoa commune – from zero to hero

Tan Hoa commune in Minh Hoa district, the central province of Quang Binh, battered by a cocktail of natural disasters every year, has risen from immense hardships to become an excellent tourism village. Most recently, it has been named among the Best Tourism Villages 2023 by the World Tourism Organsiation (UNWTO).
New cave discovered in Quang Binh

New cave discovered in Quang Binh

A cave with magnificent and pristine limestone formations has been freshly discovered in the central province of Quang Binh, which is often dubbed the "kingdom of caves" in Vietnam.
CNN praises nine magnificent caves in Vietnam

CNN praises nine magnificent caves in Vietnam

US-based multinational news channel CNN has praised nine Vietnamese caves, including six caves in the central province of Quang Binh, the provincial Department of Tourism said on February 28.
Mural village woos more visitors to Quang Binh

Mural village woos more visitors to Quang Binh

The coastal village of Canh Duong in Quang Trach district, central Quang Binh province, is known for its breathtaking natural scenery. But now, the 400-year-old village attracts visitors with its beautiful and unique murals.
Enjoying majestic paradise in Quang Binh

Enjoying majestic paradise in Quang Binh

In response to an appeal from the central province of Quang Binh to travelling following the social distancing period, first runner-up of 2010 Miss Vietnam Hoang My recent took a trip in the “flooding season” to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
Tu Lan Cave – untouched beauty of the nature

Tu Lan Cave – untouched beauty of the nature

Son Doong of central Quang Binh province, crowned the biggest cave on the planet in 2009, continues to grab the headlines. But that doesn’t mean it deserves all the attention. The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park offers every caving experience imaginable. The Tu Lan cave system, one of Vietnam’s most diverse subterranean kingdoms, has become a newly-emerging destination for backpackers.
The experience of being 7km deep in Paradise cave

The experience of being 7km deep in Paradise cave

Most visitors who have been to Paradise cave, located in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, are only allowed to explore just the first 1km into this cave along a wooden staircase and boardwalk under bright lights. Very few, however, know that there is the unique experience of going 7km deeper into the cave for adventurous cavers.
Tours of world's largest cave Son Doong resume

Tours of world's largest cave Son Doong resume

Exploration tours of Son Doong, the world's largest cave, located in the central province of Quang Binh, have reopened after being closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.