Place to visit
Phong Nha Cave, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Phong Nha Cave is a cave in Vietnam (Động Phong Nha). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Vietnam · Nature
- Local name
- Động Phong Nha
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- DAD Da Nang, 266 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 17.58137, 106.28308
What it is and where
Phong Nha Cave is a cave in Vietnam (Động Phong Nha). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 17.58137, 106.28308; the nearest main airport is Da Nang International Airport (DAD, Da Nang), 266 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Vietnam. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Phong Nha Cave is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible11:03
- FebBest time11:26
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:24
- MayPossible12:49
- JunPossible13:03
- JulPossible12:57
- AugPossible12:36
- SepPossible12:06
- OctBest time11:35
- NovBest time11:09
- DecPossible10:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Vietnam
To enter Vietnam there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Vietnam checklist. Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); plugs: Type A, C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 113 police · 115 ambulance · 114 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hang Sơn ĐoòngLargest cave passage in the world, located near the Laos-Vietnam border14 km
- Hang ÉnEn Cave in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam16 km
- Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National ParkNational park in Vietnam21 km
- Tú Làn Caves SystemCave system in Vietnam31 km
- Co Tun TangMountain in Laos33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: Nature
- Hạ Long Bay: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
- Fansipan: mountain in Vietnam
- Cát Tiên National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Ba Bể National Park: reserve in Thái Nguyên Province, Northeast region of Vietnam
- Cam Ranh Bay: deep-water bay in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam
- Cúc Phương National Park: national park in Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phong Nha Cave?
It is a cave in Vietnam (Động Phong Nha in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Phong Nha Cave?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57.
How do you get to Phong Nha Cave?
The nearest main airport is Da Nang International Airport (DAD), 266 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Vietnam is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Vietnam map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hang Sơn Đoòng, Hang Én, Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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