In recent years Vietnam has attracted more and more international tourists, not only because of its rich, attractive natural resources and culture with a long history, but also the reasonable cost of tourism in Vietnam. With the exception of Hanoi, Saigon, and some other big cities, other provinces’ consumption costs are not high; you can even choose to travel to many areas simultaneously. In this article, Quang Binh Tourism lists some necessary expenses for foreign tourists when coming to Quang Binh, so that they have an overview and are able to prepare more carefully:
1. Transportation cost
From big cities to Quang Binh, there are four popular transportation forms: plane, train, car, or bus.
Depending on the type and departure point, costs may differ. Whereby the plane will have the highest price (fluctuating according to the travel season of the year), followed by private car, train, and then the bus.
2. Accommodation cost
In recent years, tourism and services have been one of the vital development industries in Quang Binh; therefore, accommodation types are also increasingly diversified and invested in quality. Foreign tourists can easily choose a place to stay to suit their needs and desired budget:
- Luxury hotels/resorts in Quang Binh: Prices range from VND 800,000 – VND 4,000,000/night.
- Motels: 250,000 VND – 600,000 VND/night.
- Homestay: From 150,000 VND – 1,000,000 VND/night.
- Dormitory: From 70,000 VND – 150,000 VND/bed/night.
The price also depends on the time of choosing to stay. Usually, during Tet (otherwise known as the lunar new year celebration) or significant festivals in Vietnam, the cost will be higher than on weekdays. You can search for accommodation information on Traveloka, Booking.com, and/or TripAdvisor to check prices to be one of the lucky individuals to get a good deal from these apps. For details on accommodation types, please visit here.
3. Entrance Fee Tickets
Upon visiting Quang Binh you’ll find, many famous attractions and historical sites are free and extremely easy for tourists to visit without impediment. Quang Binh Tourism suggests destinations by region for visitors to choose from the list below:
The tourist attractions in the center of Dong Hoi city:
- Quang Binh Gate
- Me Suot Monument
- Ho Chi Minh Square
- Ruins of the bell tower of Tam Toa church
- Luy Thay
- Nhat Le Beach
- Quang Phu Sand Dunes
Tourist attractions in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park:
- Phong Nha Cave 150,000 VND/time
- Tien Son Cave 80,000 VND/time
- Thien Duong Cave 250,000 VND/adult and 125,000 VND/child from 1m1 to 1m3
- Zipline Chay River Dark Cave 450,000 VND/time
- Mooc Springs 80,000 VND/visit and 180,000 VND/full service
Other destinations:
- Hoang Phuc Pagoda (Le Thuy district)
- General’s Memorial House (Le Thuy district)
- Than Dinh Mountain (Quang Ninh District)
- Da Nhay Beach (Bo Trach district)
- Tam Co Cave (Bo Trach district)
- Temple of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh (Quang Trach district)
- Visiting the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap (Vung Chua, Yen Island).
Most of the sightseeing attractions in Quang Binh offer low fees. However, if you are interested in package tours, including sightseeing tours for families, picnics, experiences, or adventures such as Son Dong, Hang En, Tu Lan cave system, Pygmy cave, the cost will be considerably higher. Please see detailed information about tours here.
4. Dining Cost
Thanks to the implementation of fresh and natural ingredients from the sea, forests, and gardens, Quang Binh people prepare many incredibly delicious, rich and memorable local dishes. Along with its diversity in cuisine, the cost of eating in Quang Binh is also extremely reasonable, even cheaper than many big cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Saigon, or Da Nang.
From only 20,000 VND, you can have breakfast with a bowl of hot porridge soup. Or you can enjoy all the famous local dishes for only 50,000 VND such as Banh loc, Banh beo, Banh khoai, etc. Seafood dishes start from about 100,000 VND/plate. . To learn more about Quang Binh’s rich and diverse cuisine, please visit here.
n summation, Quang Binh food costs are not a concern, and the people here are incredibly hospitable. Those little things give a special charm and affection to foreign tourists when choosing Quang Binh as a tourist destination.
