Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, located in Quang Binh Province, is one of the most favorite destinations for adventuring in Vietnam. Coming to the national park, you will have the chance to admire the magnificent nature of the caves and ecosystems. Cycling is one of the best ways to explore the charming beauty of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Below are the three best Phong Nha cycling routes you should not miss.

• Exploring Phong Nha villages by bike
• Cycling around Bong Lai Valley
• Cycling inside Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

Let’s find some detailed information on each of the routes!

Cycling to explore Phong Nha villages

Exploring Phong Nha villages by bicycle is one of the most exciting activities in Phong Nha. Your journey will start with cycling slowly from the crowded town across the Phong Nha village, along the Son River to the ferry port. Coming here, local people will take you and your bike to the Tram village, a small village with friendly kids and friends. 

Tram Me Phong Nha

After 30 minutes of biking through the Tram village, you will catch up with a suspension bridge to the Me village. This bridge is the only road leading to the Me village; however, it is quite hard to transfer. Therefore, cycling on this bridge is a way for you to challenge yourself and have unforgettable experiences during your trip to Phong Nha. 

After making friends and learn about local people’s daily life in Me village, you will continue your trip to Chay Lap village. Coming here, you will have the chance to admire the stunning sceneries of Ke Bang limestone mountain, immense fields, primitive forests, and a winding stream.

The charming landscape along the ways and the friendly local people have made the road become one of the best Phong Nha cycling routes. Let’s take your own bike and explore some of the villages in Phong Nha!

Cycling around Bong Lai Valley

The road in Bong Lai Valley is also among the Phong Nha cycling routes you should not miss. Bong Lai Valley, located in Hung Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh Province, has the most typical characteristics of the Vietnamese villages in the central of Vietnam. 

Bong Lai Valley Phong Nha

You will start your cycling trip to Bong Lai Valley by biking along the Son River from Phong Nha. On the way,  you will see the magnificent scenery of nature and the local people working life in the riverside. 

Coming to Bong Lai Valley, you will have an opportunity to experience the farmers’ daily life such as herding, feeding sheep, planting trees, etc. The combination of the magnificent mountains, rice fields, and small villages has created a beautiful and poetic valley. Bong Lai Valley is definitely a suitable attraction to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. 

Below are some experiences you should not miss when you cycle around and visit the valley.

Visiting Wild Boar Eco Farm

Wild Boar Eco Farm is a farm for agricultural activities such as chicken, wild pig farming, green pepper cultivation, etc. Coming here, you can sit on a swing in the middle of the hill, lie in the hammock, and admire a panoramic view of mountains, clouds, rivers, and grass.

Duck breeding at Duck Stop

If you would like to experience a farmer’s life, you should not miss the Duck Stop. Coming here, you will have the chance to feed the duck and become a duck leader. This is a unique and strange experience when you come to Phong Nha.

Duck Stop Phong Nha, picture credit to laters.taters

Playing with sheep in Dong Soi Agritourism Farm

The next step in your cycling route in Bong Lai Valley is Dong Soi Agritourism Farm. This farm possesses an immense space with vegetable and flower gardens, a sheep breeding place, and a beautiful windmill. From the windmill, you can see a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and enjoy the fresh air.

Exploring Bong Lai Rattan House

Bong Lai Rattan House is an interesting stop during your Phong Nha cycling routes. Coming here, you will have an opportunity to swim in the stream, stay in the pack car around the village, and enjoy specialties. Thanks to these experiences, you can feel the idyll life in this charming village.

Enjoying specialties in The Pub With Cold Beer

The Pub With Cold Beer has attracted many tourists when they visit Bong Lai Valley with its friendly people and delicious food. Let’s come here and enjoy fresh vegetables, a plate of chicken, with a cup of cold beer.

With these above experiences and stunning landscape, the Bong Lai Valley route is worth to be one of the best Phong Nha cycling routes.  

Cycling inside Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

Exploring Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park by bike is an exciting experience during your trip to Phong Nha. This route is also one of the Phong Nha cycling routes that you should try. 

There are three levels of difficulties from easy to difficult biking inside the park. Tourists often choose to explore the Botanic Garden, a conservation area in Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park. This route is the easiest route in the journey to explore the national park.

Phong Nha Botanic Garden

Cycling around the garden, you will see a stunning view of the Gio Stream, Vang Anh Lake, etc. Besides, you will have the chance to visit these places below.

• Specimen display house
• The animal behavior restoration area
• Animal farming area
• 100-year-old tree

The longer road you bike inside the area, the more interesting characteristics you can explore and learn about. 

In conclusion, this post has provided you with useful information on the three best Phong Nha cycling routes you should join. Let’s take your bike and start the journey to discover Phong Nha!