Set in Vietnam’s north central region, Quang Binh province is getting increasingly popular with tourists thanks to the 200,000 square kilometer (124,274 square mile) Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park that is renowned for its 300 grottoes and caves and has been registered as a World Heritage site.

Among the country’s most stunning beaches are Da Nhay and Ly Hoa, boasting clean water and fine, white sand, while Bang Spa resort provides various health-care services. A nearby airport is scheduled to open in fall 2008.

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