Quang Tri Province

Geography

Located on Northern Central of Vietnam, Quang Tri is surrounded by Quang Binh Province on the north, Thua Thien-Hue Province on the south, Savanakhet (Laos)on the west, East Sea on the east with 75km seaside.

Quang Tri is divided into eight districts:

  • Cam Lo
  • Con Co
  • Da Krong
  • Gio Linh
  • Hai Lang
  • Huong Hoa
  • Trieu Phong
  • Vinh Linh

The city of Đong Ha and the town of Quang Tri are also separate municipalities.

Topography consists of mountains, hills, plains, sand dune and seaside. The long coast and complex network of rives includes Ben Hai, Cam Lo, Quang Tri, Thach Han making a good condition for hydroelectricity and aquiculture.

The weather condition is very severe with hot and dry south- west winds. Annual average temperature is 24ºC.

Tourism

Quang Tri preserves many remains from the anti- American resistance war such as the ancient citadel of Quang Tri, Khe Sanh Combat Base, Truong Son National Cemetery, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River.

Coming to there, tourists are able to take interesting holiday in Dakrong Beauty Spot and Cua Tung Beach. The beach has sparkling clean water, silky sand and soft breeze, the whisper made by the rows of casuarinas trees. It is very pleasant to go on boat down stream on the Ben Hai River and admire the beautiful landscapes.

Quang Tri Travel Guide