1. Where is Le Thuy?
Le Thuy is a district located in the south of Quang Binh province, Vietnam. About 40 km southeast of Dong Hoi city, about 140 km northwest of Hue city and about 533 km south of Hanoi capital. With geographical location:
- The East borders the East Sea with a 30 km long coastline.
- The West borders Laos with a border of about 42 km long.
- The South borders Huong Hoa district and Vinh Linh district in Quang Tri province.
- The North borders Quang Ninh district.
2. How is Le Thuy district unique?
Le Thuy district is a sacred land with diverse terrain and favorable geographical location. With a long coastline, white sand beaches and convenient transportation system.
In addition, Le Thuy is also located on the main route National Highway 1A, Ho Chi Minh Road and North-South railway. Not only is it 40 minutes by road from Dong Hoi Airport, it is also adjacent to Quang Tri province. These factors have created favorable conditions for Le Thuy to develop tourism.
Moreover, Le Thuy is considered the southernmost tourist “holy land” of Quang Binh province. This district offers spiritual tourism experiences and close exploration of nature. You will be fascinated by the beauty of natural landmarks, majestic landscapes and traditional festivals rich in cultural identity.
In addition, unique cuisine and traditional craft villages are also gradually recovering and developing. Nature and people here blend together to create a beautiful picture full of vitality.
3. When is the best time to visit Le Thuy?
Le Thuy’s weather is similar to the weather in Quang Binh province. It belongs to the tropical monsoon climate zone and is divided into two distinct seasons:
- Dry season: from April to August.
- Rainy season: from September to March of the following year.
The most ideal time to travel to Le Thuy is during the dry season. At this time, the weather is dry, with little rain, suitable for moving, participating in outdoor activities and exploring nature.
In addition, if you want to experience more local culture and participate in special events, you can consider visiting during festivals such as the Boat Racing Festival on September 2 of the solar calendar,…
4. How to get to Le Thuy?
4.1 Moving to Quang Binh
If you want to travel to Le Thuy, you need to go to Quang Binh province first. Then, you can refer to the following transportation options:
- Passenger bus: There are many North – South bus routes running through Le Thuy and Quang Binh. You can choose a bus to get to your desired destination. Depending on the departure location, bus travel time will range from 5 to 12 hours.
- Motorbike: Traveling by motorbike is also a new and interesting experience for young tourists. The advantage of this form of transportation is that you can stop anywhere to admire the scenery and rest.
- Train: If you go by train to Dong Hoi along the North – South route, it will take about 10 hours. If you take the Da Nang – Quang Binh route, you will go through Hai Van Pass – one of the largest and most beautiful passes in Vietnam. That beautiful scene you don’t always have the chance to see.
- Plane: If you want to save travel time, you should travel by plane. Flight time only lasts 2 to 3 hours. You can proactively book tickets in advance to save costs when traveling.
After arriving in Quang Binh, you also need a vehicle to move between Le Thuy tourist destinations. Some forms of travel that tourists can refer to include:
- Bus
- Rent motorbikes and electric cars.
- Take a taxi..
- Traveling by tour.
4.2 Traveling to Le Thuy from Dong Hoi city
Starting from Dong Hoi city center, you follow Le Thanh Dong, Ly Thuong Kiet, Quang Trung, Hung Vuong streets south about 10 km until you reach the roundabout at Quan Hau 5 intersection with National Highway 1A.
From here, you turn left onto National Highway 1A and continue moving on this road about 26 km southeast when you come to an intersection with provincial road DT16. You turn right onto provincial road DT16 and go about 4 km southwest to reach the center of Kien Giang town, Le Thuy district.
5. Sightseeings at Le Thuy
5.1 Memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap
- Address: An Xa village, Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 45km.
One of the most meaningful and attractive check-in locations in Le Thuy that you should not miss is the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap. This is the place where the general once lived, with a typical architecture consisting of 3 rooms: the main room for worshiping ancestors, the remaining 2 rooms for living. Besides, the house has bamboo walls, palm roof and dirt floor is very simple and rustic like the hearts of the people of Le Thuy district.
5.2 Bang Kim Thuy hot springs
- Address: Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 60km.
Traveling to Le Thuy, you will discover Bang stream – the only mineral water spring in Vietnam with a boiling temperature reaching 105 degrees Celsius. When coming here, you will not only enjoy the beautiful and charming nature but also immerse yourself in the warm water helps you feel relaxed and extremely comfortable. Moreover, hot spring bathing also helps treat some blood pressure and skin diseases, which is very good for your health.
5.3 Cold Water Slot – Wild beauty in the middle of the jungle
- Address: located in Ngan Thuy commune (Le Thuy district) and Truong Xuan commune (Quang Ninh district), Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 45km.
Khe Nuoc Lanh attracts tourists because of its pristine, wild natural beauty, without much impact from human hands. When traveling here, you will be able to breathe fresh air, or comfortably check in on the slopes or next to the brilliant forest flowers that create many beautiful pictures.
5.4 Cha Loi cave system – mysterious and exciting
- Address: Ngan Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 40km.
Cha Loi Cave stands out with its ancient limestone terrain with a length of up to 3km. The stalactite blocks have unique shapes and eye-catching colors. In the quiet space, drops of water falling create a special sound that seems to echo from the ground.
In order to get to Cha Loi cave, you have to go through a quite difficult road, but that will also bring you an unforgettable experience.
5.5 Bau Sen – the largest freshwater lake in Le Thuy
- Address: Sen Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 40km.
Traveling to Le Thuy without visiting Bau Sen to admire the largest freshwater lake in Le Thuy is a big mistake. Bau Sen Lake stretches and covers white sand dunes, creating an extremely beautiful and impressive natural picture.
Besides, you can also enjoy attractive dishes, imbued with the flavor of the idyllic land of Quang Binh such as: fish porridge, boiled chicken, sticky potatoes, porridge soup,…delicious and unique.
5.6 An Ma Reservoir
- Address: Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 56km.
This reservoir was built in 1999. In the dry season, An Ma Lake is as calm as a sheet, with clear blue water creating an extremely wild and romantic natural beauty. In addition, you can rent a boat to take a walk around the lake and enjoy the cool, pleasant air.
5.7 Hoang Phuc Pagoda – famous ancient temple of the Central region
- Address: My Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 43km.
Your trip to Le Thuy will become more attractive if you add Hoang Phuc Pagoda to your itinerary. Hoang Phuc Pagoda has other names: Kinh Thien Pagoda or Quan Pagoda, Tram Pagoda. The pagoda was built before 1553 and is currently the oldest pagoda in the Central region with a date of more than 715 years.
Hoang Phuc Pagoda is located on highland, nearly 10,000 square meters wide, right next to the peaceful Kien Giang River. After many renovations, the pagoda still retains many valuable ancient artifacts such as: the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the bronze bell cast during the reign of King Minh Mang, the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva,…
5.8 Le Thuy Valley of Love
- Address: Ngan Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
- From Dong Hoi city: 40km.
Captures visitors’ hearts with its poetic, lyrical and romantic beauty like a couple’s love. The Valley of Love becomes a destination that you should not miss when traveling to Le Thuy. If you can come here with your lover, there’s nothing better.
Besides, the Valley of Love is located between four mountains, the weather is cool all year round, next to it are small streams, countless rows of trees growing randomly but full of art. Moreover, this is also an ideal place to picnic, camp overnight and explore the beauty of the charming mountains.
5.9 Le Thuy drill box – Intangible culture of the nation
This land of outstanding spiritual people not only has famous landscapes but is also a place of interference and acculturation of spiritual and cultural values, notably Le Thuy drilling lake.
In particular, this dance is rich in language and diverse in music, spreading from the plains to the sea, from green mountains to deep rivers and is closely linked to all activities of the lives of Le Thuy people. Through many ups and downs, the Drill dance still maintains its strict rules and has not been changed at all.
5.10 Participating in the boat racing festival on Kien Giang river
On September 2, 1946, the people of Le Thuy organized a boat racing festival on the Kien Giang River to celebrate Independence Day and is maintained to this day, as a cultural beauty and traditional sport.
Participating in the boat racing festival are both men and women with a race track from 15 – 24 km long. Along both banks are thousands of spectators shouting and cheering, creating a vibrant and attractive atmosphere for the festival. Traveling to Le Thuy and participating in the boat racing festival will bring you unforgettable memories.
5.11 Dong Chau – Khe Nuoc Trong natural reserve
Dong Chau – Khe Nuoc Trong nature reserve is located in the southwest of Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province. It has an altitude of nearly 700m above sea level and an area of more than 22,132 hectares.
This place is considered one of the richest and most outstanding forests in Vietnam, also the habitat of many endangered species of animals and plants. Come visit the conservation area. In addition to enjoying the cool air, visitors can also experience going through the forest, crossing streams, and admiring the rich beauty of flora and fauna here.
5.12 Hac Hai Lagoon
Hac Hai Lagoon, located on the border of Quang Ninh and Le Thuy districts, Quang Binh province, is a famous place for stagnant water in the region. With an area of about 12 km2 and a depth ranging from 1.5-3m, this place is a brackish water area with about 15-20% salinity, creating favorable conditions for the development of many types of aquatic products.
When you arrive here, you will be welcomed by dishes prepared by the locals. On the table are delicious dishes such as shrimp, fish, perch, snakehead fish, duck, chicken, etc. Lost in the sound of fish and water waves is the joyful music of the birds.
Stories about beautiful little bird nests and the cries of newly born chicks in the reeds. Every morning and every afternoon, the landscape here is very peaceful and quiet, making the heart of every person who comes here become at peace and immersed in the natural beauty of the landscape.
6. Enjoying specialties when traveling to Le Thuy
When traveling to Le Thuy, you will not only admire the enchanting natural landscape. You also have the opportunity to enjoy the specialties of this land.
At Le Thuy, you can enjoy many attractive specialties such as Bau Sen fish porridge, grilled fish, grilled chicken, colored sticky rice, etc. The fish is caught right from the heart of Bau Sen lake, so the fish meat is still fresh and delicious. stocky. The chicken used is hill chicken so the meat is very chewy and delicious. Rustic specialties are prepared on the spot. These dishes are not only delicious but also demonstrate the unique culinary culture and characteristics of Le Thuy.
7. Accommodation when traveling to Le Thuy
7.1 Staying overnight in Le Thuy
When traveling here, you can refer to some of the accommodations below.
- Su Huong Guesthouse. Address: Tran Cao Van Street, Residential Group 6, Kien Giang Town, Le Thuy, Quang Binh.
- Nhat Minh Hotel. Address: Lien Thuy, Le Thuy, Quang Binh.
- Suong Nhi Guest House. Address: Quang Trung, Kien Giang Town, Le Thuy, Quang Binh.
- Phuoc Si Hotel. Address: Hung Thuy, Le Thuy, Quang Binh.
- Hang Nga Guesthouse. Address: Hung Vuong, Kien Giang Town, Le Thuy, Quang Binh.
7.2 Staying overnight in Dong Hoi city
Because Le Thuy is not too far from Dong Hoi city. Therefore, after fully participating in the experience activities, you can return to Dong Hoi city to rest and relax.
- Muong Thanh Luxury Nhat Le Hotel. Address: 121 Truong Phap, Bac Ly, Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh.
- Nam Long Hotel. Address: 22 Ho Xuan Huong, Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh.
- Riverside Hotel. Address: 15 Truong Phap, Dong My, Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh.
- Muong Thanh Holiday Quang Binh. Address: No. 119 Truong Phap, Hai Thanh ward, Hai Thanh, Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh.
- Vinpearl Hotel Quang Binh. Address: Quach Xuan Ky, Hai Dinh, Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh.
If you want to temporarily put aside the chaos of life, or you want to stay away from the noisy and dusty city, then pack your backpack and travel to Le Thuy right away. Surely the natural scenery and national historical and cultural landmarks will help visitors better understand the simple and peaceful land of Quang Binh and have many new and exciting experiences.
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