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Travel+Leisure: Quang Binh is one of 13 the world’s 13 most beautiful places
The New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure has named Quang Binh Province of Vietnam one of the 13 most beautiful places in the world, announced by the Quang Binh Provincial Department of Tourism on July 17.
According to Travel+Leisure, Quang Binh is a spectacular region of Vietnam where visitors can immerse themselves in a magnificent system of caves, poetic rivers and springs.
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Camping inside Son Doong Cave - the world's largest cave. |
Accordingly, the magazine selected the list of magnificent destinations and Vietnam is a tropical retreat that “has stolen the hearts” of Travel+Leisure’s editors.
“The undulating mountains and lush greenery make Quang Binh a haven, promising an escape to untouched nature”, the editor noted in Travel+Leisure’s article.
The article also highlighted that “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”.
As a haven of caves, Quang Binh is particularly noteworthy for its ownership of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site.
Along winding paths and legendary rivers, visitors can discover caves. Moreover, Travel+Leisure also suggests the exploration of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, home to Son Doong Cave - the world's largest cave and a diverse ecosystem.
Travel+Leisure has selected a list of magnificent destinations, promising exciting adventures for travellers, including stunning locations worldwide, such as India, Thailand, Italy, England, and Austria.
Previously, the world's leading travel guide magazine Lonely Planet, also announced Quang Binh as possessing four of the six most worthwhile destinations in Vietnam.
A full-day highlights tour from Hanoi to the northern province of Ninh Binh was listed among the world’s ten best experiences, as selected by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.
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Source: NDO
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