Travel+Leisure: Quang Binh Among One Of The Most Beautiful Destinations In The World
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The northern province of Quang Binh is named among the world’s most beautiful places by Travel+Leisure.
Accordingly, their list covered a range of magnificent destinations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, all of which see aspects such as nature, culture, and architecture work together to provide rare experiences that travelers simply can not find anywhere else.
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Quang Binh Province in Vietnam is a promising destination. Photo: Vinpearl |
“From tropical escapes in Vietnam and Thailand to cultural melting pots like Italy and India, get ready to travel to some of the world’s most beautiful places – the ones that have stolen our hearts, and are waiting to steal yours,” the editors said in Travel+Leisure’s article.
Veronica Inveen, managing editor of Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia Hong Kong & Macau, shared that she is impressed by Quang Binh due to its reputation as a beautiful Vietnamese locality which allows visitors to get lost in its caves, rivers, and streams.
“The undulating mountains and lush greenery make Quang Binh a haven, promising an escape to untouched nature. Dong Hoi, the capital, is an example of how the locals embrace nature, and it can be experienced through dishes like Snakehead Gruel Fish, Eel Vermicelli, and Banh Beo,” the editor noted.
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Majestic and magnificent caves are special features of Quang Binh. Photo: Vinpearl |
Inveen stressed that Phong Nha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in particular makes Quang Binh special.
“You can find the largest cave in the world hidden away in the dense forest and meandering landscape of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The destination is perfect for thrill junkies looking to enjoy kayaking, spelunking, hiking, and camping,” she concluded.
Rounding off the top 13 list were the Giant’s Causeway of Northern Ireland, Meghalaya of India, Cape Town of South Africa, Krabi of Thailand, Hallstatt of Austria, Kumarakom of India, Wanaka of New Zealand, Edinburgh of the UK, Sikkim of India, Rome of Italy, Promthep Cape of Thailand, and Darjeeling of India.
Quang Binh is appealing to nature lovers, enthusiastic adventurers, and visitors who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It has become an ideal destination for visitors to discover many breathtaking natural attractions, participate in entertaining activities, and enjoy famous local dishes. A variety of untouched natural landscapes are the unique feature of this area.
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Quang Binh is home to many beautiful beaches. Photo: Vinpearl |
Quang Binh is located on the northern central coast of Vietnam, adjacent to Quang Tri to the south, Ha Tinh to the north, and Bien Dong to the east. Although the entire area is only more than 8000 square kilometers, it is considered the “Kingdom of Caves” with 404 different caves, stunning beaches, and wild mountains.
Quang Binh went through a long reclamation process before becoming the province that we know today. It had belonged to Van Lang and the Kingdom of Champa for a long time in history, before officially becoming Dai Viet’s territory in 1306.
In the French Colonial Period, the destination was situated in An Nam. During the Vietnam War, it was under communist control, or North Vietnam’s. It was merged into Binh Tri Thien Province in 1976 and separated again in 1990.
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The best time to visit Quang Binh is between March and September. Photo: Vinpearl |
Quang Binh is well-known for Phong Nha Cave – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Son Doong Cave – the biggest cave in the world. Aside from hundreds of mysterious caves, it is home to many beautiful beaches such as Nhat Le and Da Nhay, and famous religious sites.
In a monsoon region, Quang Binh’s climate is divided into 2 seasons: the dry season from April to August and the rainy season from September to March. The best time to visit this destination in Vietnam is from March to September since the weather is suitable for outdoor activities.
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