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To position Quang Binh tourism as one of Vietnam's premier destinations, the province is currently focusing on effectively exploiting eco-tourism products, leveraging the advantages of renowned landscapes such as Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Nhat Le Beach, and cultural-spiritual tourism to attract domestic and international visitors.

Some renowned and sacred spiritual tourism sites in the sunny and breezy land of Quang Binh have recently captured the attention of many tourists.

Hoang Phuc Pagoda

Hoang Phuc Pagoda is an old temple in Thuan Trach village, My Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province. It was previously known as Tram Pagoda or Kinh Thien Pagoda. The temple was constructed in 1314, during the Tran Dynasty, and is one of the oldest temples in Central Vietnam.

Hoang Phuc Pagoda is an old temple in Thuan Trach village, My Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province. Photo: Phongnha Discovery Tours

Hoang Phuc Pagoda is situated on a raised ground that covers an area of nearly 10,000 square meters, on the right bank of the Kien Giang River. The pagoda was constructed following the traditional Vietnamese architectural style, consisting of main structures such as three gates, a front hall, a middle hall, an upper palace, and an ancestral house.

This site has undergone several restorations, but it still includes precious artifacts from the Tran Dynasty. These include the Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva statue, the Stratum bodhisattva, and items such as an 80kg bronze bell with a height of 1.1m and a diameter of 0.5m, which was cast during the reign of King Minh Mang. There are also other treasures such as an incense burner, lotus flower, and flower vase.

The pagoda has three entrances built in a three-level style, each with two roof floors. The front hall of the pagoda is a two-story, eight-roofed building adorned with intricate floral motifs. The middle hall of the pagoda is a two-story, four-roofed building, with an architecture similar to the front hall. The upper hall of the pagoda is where people worship Buddha and is adorned with many statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva. Its ancestral house is the place where the monks are worshipped.

Tam Co Cave

Tam Co Cave is a historical monument in Tan Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. It is about 55km from Dong Hoi City to the northwest. Located at km17 on Road No.20 which is part of the legendary Truong Son trail, the Cave also witnessed the sacrifices of the force of volunteer youth during the fight against the Americans, especially the eight volunteers aged 20 years (native of Hoang Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province) whose sacrifices became the symbolic of patriotism.

Tam Co Cave is a historical monument in Tan Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. Photo: Zing news

Nearly 50 years have passed since the day that eight young volunteers sacrificed in Tam Co cave (Quang Binh), Vietnam’s people always commemorate their victories and the Martyrs.

Not only is it a symbol of heroic sacrifice and resilient fighting of generations of young volunteers, but Tam Co cave is also famous as a spiritual place, associated with many legends.

Non-Nui Thanh Dinh Pagoda

Located in Quang Ninh district, about 25 km from Dong Hoi, Chua Non is a place steeped in spiritual significance known to many travelers visiting Quang Binh for its plethora of Buddhas and the Fairy Well situated right in front of the temple gate, with its clear, sweet water. According to legend, those who visit Chua Non and sincerely offer incense and drink from the sacred well will always encounter abundant fortune and prosperity.

According to legend, those who visit Chua Non and sincerely offer incense and drink from the sacred well will always encounter abundant fortune and prosperity. Photo: Zing news

Visiting Non-Pagoda at Than Dinh Mountain, tourists will have a chance to admire the rich land beside the Rao Tru and Long Dai rivers. People coming here will offer incense and take a small sip from the Tien well water for luck and prosperity.

Temple of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

The Temple of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh is a well-known spiritual tourist destination in Quang Binh province. It is a sacred temple that worships Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, one of the four "Immortal" saints in Vietnamese folk beliefs who is highly revered by the local people.

The Temple of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh is located on the highway at the foot of Ngang Pass and belongs to Vinh Son Village, Quang Dong Commune, Quang Trach District, Quang Binh Province.

The temple is structured on a vertical axis, arranged from low to high, with a balanced and symmetrical layout that adds to its solemnity. Photo: Zing news

The temple covers an area of approximately 335 square meters, with its back resting against the magnificent Hoanh Son mountain range and its front overlooking Quang Dong Lake. The construction of the temple was done in a bold Asian style, with a focus on national cultural identity.

The temple is structured on a vertical axis, arranged from low to high, with a balanced and symmetrical layout that adds to its solemnity. Located in Deo Ngang, the Princess Lieu Hanh Temple is part of a group of relics and scenic spots including Hoanh Son Quan, Hoan Vuong citadel, Vinh Son communal house, Hon La, and more. This cluster of relics has significant potential for socio-economic development in the province.

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