Discover The Legendary Son River In Quang Binh

Various visitors consider the Son River as a pristine river, a magnificent landscape endowed by nature for the land of Quang Binh. The upstream part of the river is 7.729km long, flowing underground in the limestone mountains belonging to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, and streaming out from the mount of Phong Nha Cave located on the land of Phong Nha village, Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province.

Various visitors consider the Son River as a pristine river, a magnificent landscape endowed by nature for the land of Quang Binh. Photo: Vinpearl

Tourists will be impressed by the beauty of the river, from its watercolor, and the mountains, to the scenic banks. The river flows and winds along the mountain foot and “hugs” the fields of corn and bananas next to the scattered but peaceful hamlets. Both sides of the river are peaceful scenery. All of that has made a poetic watercolor painting, a beautiful and peaceful life amid the vast wilderness of mountains and forests.

The legend tells the love story of a couple who loved each other dearly but were prevented by their two families not being "compatible". To prove their love, the boy and girl went to this river together to commit suicide. Touched by their loyal love, the local people named it "Son River".

Tourists will be impressed by the beauty of the river, from its watercolor, and the mountains, to the scenic banks. Photo: Quang Binh Travel

Son River is very attractive to tourists because of its wild and poetic beauty. This is an ideal destination for those who want to find a green, peaceful space.

The river flows meandering along the foot of the mountain and hugging the cornfields, and the banana trees next to the small neighbors peacefully. All make a charming water-ink painting, a peaceful and beautiful life in the wilderness and mountains.

The river flows meandering along the foot of the mountain and hugging the cornfields, and the banana trees next to the small neighbors peacefully. Photo: Tour Quang Binh

Besides enjoying the natural beauty, visitors can also visit craft villages along the Son River. This is one of the attractive activities that draw a lot of tourists in and have many new experiences.

Visitors will have the opportunity to take a boat ride and admire the majestic mountain scenery along the banks of the Son River. After that, tourists can explore the more than 100-year-old Gia Hung ancient church, experience cage fish farming on the river, and visit hat-making villages, and try rice paper and wine makings.

Visitors will have the opportunity to take a boat ride and admire the majestic mountain scenery along the banks of the Son River. Photo: Phong Nha Explorer

Visiting the peaceful Son River, visitors can enjoy many attractive local dishes, including the famous delicious Son River carp specialty. Son River carp is Quang Binh’s most delicious dish with a sweet and chewy flavor.

Anyone who has visited Quang Binh can not forget the impressive taste of Banh Xeo from Quang Hoa. This dish is made of red rice flour steamed in a mold and served with snakehead fish, fresh herbs, Vietnamese crepes, and sauce. The smoky flavor of Banh Xeo is memorable.

The delicious Banh Xeo dish in Quang Binh. Photo: Golden Spoon Awards

Quang Binh locals love to eat a “Chao canh” in the morning. Rice dough is kneaded until smooth and manually cut into large and thick noodles. The broth is filled with yellow crab meat. A bowl of soup is a harmony of snakehead fish, prawns, and bacon. Boiled snakehead fish is stir-fried with spices and dropped into the boiling soup. Thinly sliced spring onions and cilantro are evenly spread across the bowl. The soup is also served with mustard greens. A bowl of hot soup served with mustard greens is delicious.

This coastal land is also known for its dried squid. The types of squid found here range from oval squid to egg squid to octopus. Squid is carefully grilled on smoldering coals. Sweet, soft, and fragrant squid is served with pungent hot chili sauce. Visitors to Quang Binh will find sunny, windswept land, friendly locals, and memorable meals.

Quang Binh Province is a tourist paradise with beautiful sceneries and charming landscapes, especially Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park – the world heritage site recognized by UNESCO.

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