Quang Tri is not a land for developing amusement parks or bustling prosperity, it is distinguished by many world heritages and historical sites, and is an important tourist destination on the land Central.
Overview of Quang Tri province
Quang Tri province is located in the North Central region of Vietnam. The North borders Quang Binh province, the South borders Thua Thien Hue province, the West borders Laos and the East borders the East Sea. The terrain is diverse: there are hills, plains, coastal sand dunes, and islands.
Throughout the nation’s history, Quang Tri is the most fierce fire and smoke land, so it is not surprising that today it is also a locality with many famous revolutionary sites and relics. Historical and cultural tourism is created by a massive system of war relics with 436 important monuments, including famous historical sites such as: Hien Luong – Ben Hai banks, Electric fence Mc.Namara death, Vinh Moc tunnels, Quang Tri ancient citadel, Doc Mieu base camp, Road 9 – Khe Sanh …
Ancient citadel
In terms of traffic, Highway 9 located on the East-West economic corridor (EWEC) is the closest and most convenient Trans-Asia route connecting Vietnam with Indochina and ASEAN countries via Lao Bao international border gate. This creates favorable conditions for Quang Tri province in particular, Vietnam in general to expand cooperation exchanges, develop services and attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
With the advantage of a coastline of 75 km long; Quang Tri province has beautiful beaches and fresh environment such as Cua Tung, Cua Viet, Con Co Island, My Thuy, Trieu Lang, Vinh Kim – Vinh Thai. In addition, forest ecotourism also has development conditions when owning Dakrong nature reserve, Kalu hot spring, Khe Gio, O O waterfall, Ru Linh, Tram Tra Loc … If tourists are interested Come to spirituality, want to study deeply about national culture, Quang Tri tourism, do not forget to visit Sac Tu Tinh Quang, La Vang Church, Gio An ancient waterway system, the culture of Pako and Van ethnic groups. Kieu.
What time is the right time to travel to Quang Tri?
As a humid and monsoon tropical climate, Quang Tri weather is influenced by hot and dry southwest winds, the highest temperature in the year can reach 40ºC in the plain, in low mountains from 34ºC – 35ºC.
There are 2 distinct seasons in Quang Tri:
+ The dry season lasts from the beginning of March to the end of September, affected by the dry and hot Lao monsoon winds, especially hot in June and July.
+ The rainy season lasts from October to February next year, at this time it is affected by the northeast monsoon, so it rains a lot, and there is a risk of flooding. Even storms easily appear in September and October.
According to Quang Tri tourism experience , tourists should come here in the months from December to May of the lunar calendar; Sea tourism should go around April-May, at this time not in the middle of summer, the weather is still quite pleasant, with few natural disasters.
If you travel by sea, go around April and May
Transport
According to Quang Tri travel experience , from Hanoi or Saigon you can travel by many other means such as plane, train, passenger car, motorbike … Here are a few suggestions for you:
Transfer by bus to Quang Tri
– By bus from Hanoi: With a distance of about 590km, there are many garages for you to refer to: Hoa Hong (0935.086.222), Quang Luyen (0985.094.773), Minh Map (0905.291.428). ..
– Take a bus from Saigon: You should use the Open bus to Quang Binh and then get off in Quang Tri, the distance is about 1,112km. Some garages: Tien Thanh bus (0914.444.058 – 0977.319.770), Tien Dat Thanh (053.357.9579), Quang Loc (0982.742.863 – 0987.893.294) …
Travel by train to Quang Tri
– Departing from Hanoi: Traveling by train Thong Nhat (TN) from Hanoi Station is not a bad suggestion, if you take the 20-22 hour trip, after about 12 hours you can reach Dong Ha city. early morning the next day.
– Depart from Saigon Railway Station: It takes about 20-24 hours, you calculate the departure time to suit the time you want to go to Dong Ha.
Travel by plane to Quang Tri
Quang Tri province does not have an airport, if you want to save time by flying, you can choose the destination of Dong Hoi airport (Quang Binh) or Phu Bai airport (Hue) and continue to take the bus. to Quang Tri.
Experience of staying in Quang Tri tour
Which hotel should you stay in Quang Tri? Currently, the province has about 200 accommodation establishments with good service quality, facilities and facilities. In which hotels in Quang Tri are concentrated mainly in Dong Ha city. In the city, there are only hotels that meet standards from 1-4 *, you can refer to: Dong Ha Hotel (84-53) .852,292, Dong Truong Son Hotel (84-53) .580,490 / 580,491, Street 9 Green (84-53) .550,437 ….
If you want to stay in a guest house in Quang Tri province, you can find it in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Town to other districts in the province – near famous tourist destinations such as Khe Sanh, La Vang. , Quang Tri ancient citadel …
Destinations of Quang Tri tourism
Quang Tri ancient citadel
Quang Tri Citadel is a historical relic located in ward 2, Quang Tri town. Only nearly 2km in circumference, about 4m high, but the ancient citadel had suffered heavy destruction of giant bombs in the war; At the same time, this was also the place where our revolutionary soldiers were imprisoned during the resistance war against the French colonialism.
Quang Tri ancient citadel is a relic of historical significance
The Holy Land of La Vang
Belonging to Hai Phu commune, Quang Tri town; La Vang holy site is the Holy Mother center of the Vietnamese Catholic Church. This is also a place where Catholics from all over the country make a pilgrimage on every important occasion.
La Vang holy place plays an important role in the Catholic community
Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River
Ben Hai River originates from Truong Son range and flows into Cua Tung Sea about 100km. Crossing the river is Hien Luong bridge, built for pedestrians in 1928, the bridge dividing Ben Hai river in two.
Hien Luong Bridge, a bridge over the Ben Hai River, divides this river in two. This bridge was built for pedestrians in 1928, is an important site in the history of our people’s resistance against the French colonialism. After the 1954 Geneva agreement, the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge were selected as a temporary military frontier until the spring of 1974 when this line was officially demolished; It is no exaggeration to say that Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River is a milestone for the years of hard fighting and sacrifices for the unified country of our people and people. According to Quang Tri tourism experience , if you are interested in historical events, you must visit here once.
Hien Luong Bridge used to be the boundary dividing the two regions of the country
Eternal tunnels
Vinh Moc Tunnel is a place that has attached to the glorious historical memories of our nation during the American imperialist resistance war. The tunnel is about 2000m long, consists of 3 floors and is used for various purposes of our army and people in the resistance war. To this day, the tunnel is an attractive destination for the tour to visit the old battlefield.
American munitions are still kept at Vinh Moc tunnels
Khe Sanh Military Base
Khe Sanh is located on the legendary 9th road, 63km west of Dong Ha city. This was once one of the largest bases in the line 9, a defense line that the Americans considered “impregnable”.
“The broken wing of god” is still in Khe Sanh
Lao Bao border gate
Lao Bao border gate in Huong Hoa district, an important border gate of Vietnam – Laos, is the busiest area in Quang Tri. Not only is the place where tourists come from here to visit Laos, according to the experience of Quang Tri tourism, from Lao Bao border gate you can buy good quality items from Thailand.
Lao Bao International Border Gate
Truong Son martyrs cemetery
Truong Son cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in the country, most of the graves of young volunteers, soldiers, civilians, and those who built and fought to protect the Ho Chi Minh Trail. legends during the resistance war against the US to save the country are gathered here.
Truong Son martyrs cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in the country
Van Kieu ethnic village
Van Kieu ethnic minority village includes 2 villages Xa Lang and Klu. Coming here, tourists have the opportunity to explore the culture and lifestyle of the Van Kieu ethnic group – people who have been very brave and resilient in the nation’s struggle to keep the country. 
The Van Kieu village in Quang Tri
Cape Climb
Mui Trèo (Vinh Kim commune, Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province) is right next to Cua Tung beach. Mui Treo is a very unspoiled place with an altitude of 25 – 30 meters above sea level, surrounded by a forest half and a sea, is a favorite destination for young people who are passionate about moving.
Mui Treo has recently been a favorite destination for travelers
Quang Tri tourism experience: What to eat in Quang Tri?
With the characteristics of Central cuisine, Quang Tri dishes are usually rustic, not picky in the way the processing; Some dishes that cannot be missed, according to Quang Tri tourism experience, are corn stew, My Chanh filter cake, Quang Tri pleasure cake, Phuong Lang wet cake, buffalo meat, Mai Xa great-grandma vermicelli, porridge seaweed filter, cauliflower bed porridge, duck powder congee, Tu Hu cake, Bau Trang jump salad …
My Chanh filter dough cake
Buffalo leaf
Ca ca cauliflower bowl of the Quang Tri people
What does Quang Tri tourism buy as a gift?
You can refer to some of the following specialties to buy as gifts for your loved ones after your trip to Quang Tri: Sa market Nem, hemp leaf cake, moon cake, Kim Long wine, Tra Aloe vera Tri, My Thuy fish sauce …
Hemp leaves little cakes
Moon cake