Vietnam Quang Binh Province Đồng Hới
A coastal city in central Vietnam known for its white beaches, historical sites, and as a gateway to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Tips from the community
Phong Nha is isolated from other regularly visited sights, but it’s highly worth going out of the way for.
This network of caves is the largest in the world—to a ridiculous extent. You could probably fit a house in there. With underground rivers and room for boats, this monster of a cave basically has its own transportation system. Not to mention, the nearby town of Đồng Hới is severely underrated, meaning it’s highly authentic and you won’t find tourist crowds here. Stay at
Barefoot Homestay, an oasis of calm sitting right on the riverbanks.
sarahlempa
5 years ago
The only reason some people go to Dong Hoi is because of nearby Phong Nha Cave. Other than that, it’s not usually a destination seen on many itineraries. That’s a sore mistake though, because this seaside city offers immersive authenticity and warm soul to boot. After showing up for one night at the cozy waterside guesthouse of
Barefoot Homestay (10/10 recommend), I found myself charmed by the lack of tourist-centric activity and ended up staying for another night. In Dong Hoi, your presence is welcomed and you get to be more of a fly on the wall.
sarahlempa
5 years ago
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