Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha, Vietnam

Home to Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, along with gentle boardwalk caves and multi-day expeditions.

Explore Phong Nha

Central Vietnam's cave capital, home to Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, and a walkable strip of jungle hostels.

February to August (dry season) offers warm temperatures and minimal rainfall, with September to November offering the lowest hotel prices.
Phong Nha town's relaxed, walkable strip clusters hostels, restaurants, and tour offices, with farmstays like Chay Lap located 2-3km outside town for river and lake views.
Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Vietnamese. English is spoken by cave guides.
ICT (UTC+7)
Phong Nha's hospitality scene continues to grow around its status as an adventure caving capital, with Phong Nha Backpackers Hostel's lively atmosphere and Chay Lap Farmstay's nature-surrounded tranquility reflecting a destination that spans from social party hostels to peaceful countryside escapes, all built around access to Son Doong, the largest cave in the world.

Phong Nha town centre A relaxed, walkable strip of hostels, homestays, and budget to mid-range hotels, with restaurants and tour offices close together.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Home to Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, along with gentle boardwalk caves and multi-day expeditions.
Outskirts farmstay district Home to Chay Lap Farmstay and other farmstays 2-3 km from town, offering river and lake views and tranquility.

Getting around in Phong Nha? Phong Nha town's relaxed, walkable strip clusters hostels, restaurants, and tour offices, with farmstays like Chay Lap located 2-3km outside town for river and lake views.
When to go in Phong Nha? February to August (dry season) offers warm temperatures and minimal rainfall, with September to November offering the lowest hotel prices.
What's changing now in Phong Nha? Phong Nha's hospitality scene continues to grow around its status as an adventure caving capital, with Phong Nha Backpackers Hostel's lively atmosphere and Chay Lap Farmstay's nature-surrounded tranquility reflecting a destination that span
Seek out Chay Lap Farmstay's river and lake views in Phong Nha? A farmstay 2-3km outside town offering tranquility and nature views, a quieter alternative to the town's social hostels.
Base yourself in Phong Nha town centre in Phong Nha? A relaxed, walkable strip of hostels, homestays, and budget to mid-range hotels, with restaurants and tour offices close together. Known for walkable hostel and restaurant strip.

Best time to visit: February to August (dry season) offers warm temperatures and minimal rainfall, with September to November offering the lowest hotel prices.
Getting around: Phong Nha town's relaxed, walkable strip clusters hostels, restaurants, and tour offices, with farmstays like Chay Lap located 2-3km outside town for river and lake views.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Language: Vietnamese. English is spoken by cave guides.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7)
Current trends: Phong Nha's hospitality scene continues to grow around its status as an adventure caving capital, with Phong Nha Backpackers Hostel's lively atmosphere and Chay Lap Farmstay's nature-surrounded tranquility reflecting a destination that spans from social party hostels to peaceful countryside escapes, all built around access to Son Doong, the largest cave in the world.

Phong Nha town centre — A relaxed, walkable strip of hostels, homestays, and budget to mid-range hotels, with restaurants and tour offices close together.
Outskirts farmstay district — Home to Chay Lap Farmstay and other farmstays 2-3 km from town, offering river and lake views and tranquility.