Districts: Le Thuy, Quang Ninh, Bo Trach, Minh Hoa, Tuyen Hoa, Quang Trach

Economic potentialities: agriculture, forestry, hydro-electricity

Quang Binh spreads along the northern part of Central Vietnam and is the narrowest part of the country. The coastal line of Quang Binh is 126 km long. The population constitutes 16 different ethnic groups, including the Kinh and Bru-Van Kieu.

Quang Binh has a tropical monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 26°C. The hot and dry season lasts 170 days, from March to October. The rainy season, during which temperatures can fall as low as 10°C, lasts from November to March.

The best period to visit Quang Binh is between February and April. Famous sites include Phong Nha Caves, Nhat Le Beach, Ban Tro Lake, Ngang Pass, and Dong Hoi Citadel.