Top places to visit in Dong Hoi

• Phong Nha Cave

  cave · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 7.7 km river cave in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, navigated by boat past extraordinary stalactite formations. Formed 250–300 million years ago. Boat journey 30 minutes each way.

• Paradise Cave (Thiên Đường)

  cave · 4.9 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the world's longest dry caves (31 km explored, discovered 2005). The 1 km commercial section features 100-metre-high chambers of extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites on a scale that dwarfs anything in Southeast Asia.

• Dark Cave (Hang Toi)

  Nature · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A thrilling adventure cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: visitors zipline into the cave entrance over the Son River, swim through a pitch-black lake, climb through clay mud pools, and kayak back out.

• Nhat Le Beach

  Beach · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A long clean beach stretching through Dong Hoi city, warm and calm most of the year, with a gentle slope into shallow waters. The best access beach for Dong Hoi visitors between cave trips.

• Dong Hoi Old Citadel Gate

  Heritage · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Remnant gate of the 19th-century Dong Hoi citadel near the Nhat Le river.

Things to do

• Dark Cave Zipline, Mud Pool & Kayaking Outdoor · 4 h · from VND 551,000 per person
• Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Day Tour Outdoor · 7 h · from VND 496,000 per person
• Hang En Cave 2-Day Trekking Expedition Adventure · 48 h · from VND 6,000,000 per person
• Nhat Le River Sunset Boat Cruise Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from VND 150,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Phong Nha & Paradise Cave Full Day with Dark Cave 10 h · from VND 772,000

Where to stay in Dong Hoi

• Nhat Le Beach / City Centre about VND 800 per night

  A quiet beach town 10 minutes from the Phong Nha cave tours departure point. Beach is clean and uncrowded. Good local seafood and easy access to the national park.

Hotels

• Phong Nha Farmstay 2-star · VND 600,000 to VND 1,500,000 per night
• Phong Nha Lake House 3-star · VND 700,000 to VND 1,500,000 per night
• Sun Spa Resort Dong Hoi 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 2,800,000 per night
• Muong Thanh Luxury Nhat Le Hotel 4-star · VND 800,000 to VND 1,700,000 per night
• Nam Long Plus Hotel 3-star · VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000 per night

Where to eat

• Phong Nha Farmstay Kitchen vietnamese, western · about VND 180,000 per person
• Nhat Le Seafood Restaurant Vietnamese, Seafood · about VND 150,000 per person
• Banh Canh Ghe Dong Hoi vietnamese, local_specialties · about VND 60,000 per person
• Hai San Luong Chinh Seafood Restaurant seafood · about VND 280,000 per person
• La Co La Maison vietnamese · about VND 280,000 per person
• Chang Chang Seafood Restaurant seafood · about VND 280,000 per person

Getting to Dong Hoi

Airport: Dong Hoi (VDH)

How visitors arrive in Dong Hoi

• Reunification Express train By train from Hanoi · common

  Dong Hoi station is on the north-south Reunification Express line, a few km from the centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City By air from Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City · common

  Dong Hoi Airport lies just north of the city and has flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Hue or Hanoi By road from Hue · common

  Intercity buses arrive from Hue and Hanoi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi from Dong Hoi airport unconfirmed

  The airport is a short distance north of the centre and the guide points to taxis. Companies include Mai Linh, Dong Hoi Taxi, Xuyen Viet and Quang Binh. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Reunification Express to Dong Hoi station unconfirmed

  The railway station is a few kilometres from the centre; the guide does not describe the onward link into town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Intercity bus to Hung Vung stop unconfirmed

  Most buses stop at Hung Vung, which is closer to town than the main bus station, with hotels an easy walk away. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental useful for some trips

  Many hotels in Dong Hoi rent out motorbikes, which are a common way to reach Paradise Cave near Phong Nha.

• Taxi

  Several taxi companies operate in Dong Hoi, including Mai Linh and Taxi Dong Hoi, and can be booked by phone.

• Walking

Best time to visit Dong Hoi

• Jan 23°C
• Feb 23°C
• Mar 25°C
• Apr 28°C
• May 30°C
• Jun 31°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 33°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 28°C
• Nov 26°C
• Dec 23°C

More in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hanoi
• Hoi An
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• Da Nang
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Frequently asked questions about Dong Hoi

How many days do you need in Dong Hoi?

A typical trip to Dong Hoi is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Dong Hoi?

The highest-rated places in our Dong Hoi guide are Paradise Cave (Thiên Đường), Dark Cave (Hang Toi), Phong Nha Cave, Nhat Le Beach.

Where should I stay in Dong Hoi?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Dong Hoi: Nhat Le Beach / City Centre.

How do I get around Dong Hoi?

Ways to get around Dong Hoi covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Taxi, Walking.

What is the weather like in Dong Hoi?

Average daytime highs in Dong Hoi run from 23°C in Jan to 33°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Dong Hoi?

The nearest airport to Dong Hoi has the code VDH.