Dong Hoi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Quảng Bình province, Vietnam
About Dong Hoi
There is not much to do in Dong Hoi but relax, enjoy its beaches and drink a beer; get there now before the masses do. Many hotels and tour groups operate tours to these nearby beaches and caves. There are few tourists in Dong Hoi, so you will be greeted with many hellos. Nhat Le Beach is nearby, but the focus of the town is very much on the river and canals. Dong Hoi had been a small village before Vietnam was divided during the time of the Trinh-Nguyen War (1558–1775), after which Vietnam was divided into two countries:Dang Trong(south) andDang Ngoai(north) with the Gianh River as the frontier. Dong Hoi was an important fortress of the southern Nguyễn Lords. The Đồng Hới Wall was considered the barrier which protected the Nguyễn Lords from the attack by northern Trịnh family. The site of
Top Attractions in Dong Hoi
Explore the best things to see and do in Dong Hoi:
- ★Blind Massage Therapy Center
- ★Dong Hoi Citadel Gates
- ★Nhat Le Beach
- ★Paradise Cave
- ★Phong Nha Caves
- ★Tam Toa Church
Where to Eat in Dong Hoi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴7th Heaven Restaurant
- 🍴Cheese
- 🍴Nhu Y
- 🍴QB Teen
Where to Stay in Dong Hoi
- 🏨Anh Linh Hotel
- 🏨Beachside Backpackers
- 🏨Geminai Hotel & Cafe
- 🏨Mau Hong Hotel
- 🏨Nam Long Hotel
- 🏨Sun Spa Resort
Dong Hoi Travel Guide Sections
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