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Geography
Located in North-Central Vietnam,
Quang Binh
Province is surrounded by Ha Tinh Province on
the north, East Sea on the east, Laos on the
west and
Quang Tri Province on the south.
The
provincial topography is narrow and sloping from
the west to the east. The area is divided into
specific geological zones: mountainous, hilly
and midland, lowland, coastal sandy area. The
seaside stretches 116km with large Gianh and
Nhat Le ports.
Quang Binh belongs to the monsoon-tropical zone.
The climate is divided into two seasons. Rainy
season lasts from September to March next year.
The annual average rainfall is 2,000-2,300mm.
Heavy rains concentrate in September, October
and November. Dry season lasts from April to
August. Annual average degree is 24ºC-26ºC.
Tourism
Quang Binh
travel is famous for many charming landscape
of mountain and sea. The coast is dotted with
blue water, yellow sand beaches that sparkle
under forests of green willow trees.
Every year, Quang Binh attracts many visitors
coming to interesting landscapes such as Phong
Nha, Tien Son caves, primitive forest in Phong
Nha - Ke Bang reserve, Nhat Le, Da Nhay beaches,
Bang Mineral Hot Spring, etc. Among of them,
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has been
recognized as the World Natural Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 2003.
In
addition of these,
Quang Binh preserves objects
from Bau Tro Remains, Hoa Binh and Dong Son
culture as well as historical relics like Quang
Binh Gate, Luy Thay, Rao Sen... Many places
related two resistance wars name Cu Nam, Canh
Duong, Cha Lo, Cong Troi, Xuan Son, Long Dai and
Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Transprotation
Road, rail and shipping routes are fairly well
developed. Dong Hoi City is 491km from Hanoi,
94km from Dong Ha, 166km from Hue, and 197km
from Vinh. National Highway No.1A and
North-South Express Train runs throw the
province and stop at Dong Hoi City. Quang Binh
has Cha Lo Border Gate in Minh Hoa District to
Laos.
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