Phong Nha and tourism Phong Nha and its surroundings is without a doubt one of Vietnam’s highlight destinations. Though tourism started to gain traction in Vietnam from the late 1990s, international visitors to Phong Nha were few and far between until about a decade ago.
How tourism is generating local jobs while protecting the environment “Before tourism came to Phong Nha, many men in the village would go to the jungle and do illegal things to make money,” says Ho Trong Dai, a tour guide at Oxalis Adventure.
Phong Nha: A burgeoning tourism hotspot As a burgeoning destination that is still finding its feet, Phong Nha offers all the majesty of a tourism hotspot, but with only a fraction of the visitors.
A 5-step guide to choosing the right cave adventure Having trouble deciding which cave adventure to go for? Take a look at this guide – which covers duration, price, difficulty and cave type – to help you make the right decision.
5 reasons why Phong Nha is so special We have a long list of why we think Phong Nha is so special, but there are five reasons that really stand out. Here’s why Phong Nha is a must-visit destination – and it’s not just about caves!
10 reasons why Hang Son Doong is one of the world’s great wonders Much like Mt. Everest, the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef, Hang Son Doong is one of the world’s great natural wonders. Here are 10 reasons why.
5 reasons to explore Tu Lan in summer Summer in Phong Nha means bright blue skies with a fleeting thunderstorm every so often. Summer is also long; it lasts from mid-April until about mid-September. Here are five reasons why this is a great time to explore the Tu Lan cave system.
5 reasons to discover Hang Tien in winter Winter isn’t desperately cold in Phong Nha, but you’ll still need to wrap up warm. The season starts immediately after the flood season – usually in November – and runs until the end of January. Here are five reasons why this is the ideal time to discover Hang Tien.
5 reasons to unearth Hang En in spring Spring is short, sweet and early in Phong Nha, usually starting at the beginning of February and finishing in April. Here are five reasons why this comfortably cool and comparatively dry season is the perfect time to unearth Hang En.