Quang Tri Province

Vietnam • Quang Tri Province

4.5
500 reviews
#15 in Vietnam

Overview

Quang Tri is a province rich in war history, cultural heritage, coastal landscapes and national parks, including the DMZ, Vinh Moc tunnels and Trieu Phong coast.

300000 annual visitors

Destination Types

Nature Cultural Historical

Attractions

Vinh Moc Tunnels (DMZ Heritage Site)
Cultural Site
4.6 (1890) Budget ($)

Underground tunnels where villagers lived during the war; now preserved as a historical museum site showcasing wartime resilience and survival.

Truong Son Herbal Medicine Village
Cultural Site
4.5 (342) Budget ($)

Traditional village famous for medicinal herbs and peaceful mountain scenery, where families have practiced herbal medicine for generations.

Cua Viet Beach & Fishing Village
Beach
4.4 (567) Free

Quiet coastal stretch with traditional fishing boats, fresh seafood stalls, and beautiful sunrise views over the South China Sea.

DMZ Museum & Ben Hai River
Cultural Site
4.3 (789) Budget ($)

Historical museum and the famous river that divided North and South Vietnam, now a symbolic site of reunification and peace.

Hien Luong Bridge (17th Parallel)
Cultural Site
4.2 (456) Free

Historic bridge at the 17th parallel that once marked the border between North and South Vietnam, now a symbol of national unity.

Con Co Island
Nature
4.1 (234) Expensive ($$$)

Remote island with pristine beaches, coral reefs, and historical significance as a strategic military outpost during wartime.

Restaurants

Me Tuyen Clay Pot Rice Restaurant
Vietnamese local_restaurant
4.5 (389) Budget ($)

Traditional clay pot rice restaurant specializing in fragrant rice dishes and fish in clay pot, popular with local families.

Dong Ha Pho Restaurant
Vietnamese local_restaurant
4.4 (567) Budget ($)

Authentic Northern-style beef pho restaurant in Dong Ha city center, serving traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Cua Viet Seafood Restaurant
Vietnamese seafood_restaurant
4.3 (456) Budget ($)

Fresh and affordable seafood restaurant near the fishing village serving daily catches with traditional coastal flavors.

Truong Son Mountain Coffee
Vietnamese Cafe
4.2 (234) Budget ($)

Mountain café serving locally grown coffee with herbal teas and light snacks, offering peaceful mountain views.

Accommodations

Truong Son Eco Lodge
lodge 3 star
4.6 (189)

Eco-friendly mountain lodge near Truong Son mountains offering nature retreat with herbal spa treatments and hiking activities.

Vinh Moc Homestay
Homestay 2 star
4.5 (234)

Rustic homestay near the famous tunnels offering authentic local experience with traditional Vietnamese hospitality and home-cooked meals.

Nam Long Hotel Dong Ha
Hotel 3 star
4.4 (567)

Centrally located hotel in Dong Ha city center offering comfortable accommodation with easy access to historical sites and local attractions.

Cua Viet Beach Guesthouse
Guesthouse 2 star
4.1 (145)

Simple beachfront guesthouse offering basic accommodation with direct beach access and fresh seafood dining options.

Quick Info

Country:
Vietnam
Currency:
VND (â‚«)
Best Time:
February to May when weather is mild and comfortable for historical tours
Budget:
Budget ($)

Travel Tips

Traditional Festivals
Trieu Temple Festival - Hung Kings Commemoration in 3rd lunar month with many traditional activitie…
Best Photography Times
Sunrise at Cua Viet beach and misty light in the historical tunnel areas.
Historical Site Respect
No secret photography at DMZ sites; maintain silence in spiritual places.
Tour and Entry Fees
Tunnel entry has fixed pricing; avoid unclear package tours.
Best Seafood Timing
Cua Viet seafood is best eaten in the morning for freshest dishes and good prices.

Available Tours

Peace Building & Cultural Reconciliation Experience
Group Tour Easy
4.5 (567)

Participate in meaningful peace building activities including community dialogues, cultural exchange programs, reconciliation ceremonies, and contemp…

USD 65 / person
1 day 6 hours
Vietnam War Museum & Documentation Center Tour
Group Tour Easy
4.6 (890)

Comprehensive educational tour through Vietnam War museums and documentation centers featuring archival photographs, personal testimonies, military a…

USD 75 / person
1 day 8 hours
Vinh Moc Underground Tunnel Experience
Group Tour Moderate
4.7 (1234)

Descend into the remarkable Vinh Moc underground tunnel network where families lived for years during intense bombing. Experience authentic wartime c…

USD 95 / person
1 day 7 hours
Ben Hai River & Hien Luong Bridge Historical Tour
Group Tour Easy
4.7 (890)

Explore the historic significance of the 17th parallel at Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge, the symbolic division line between North and South Vie…

USD 85 / person
1 day 6 hours
Comprehensive DMZ Historical Experience
Group Tour Moderate
4.8 (1567)

Experience the most comprehensive DMZ historical tour covering key Vietnam War sites including Khe Sanh Combat Base, Rockpile, Dakrong Bridge, and si…

USD 135 / person
1 day 9 hours