Dong Hoi

TamToa - The bombed-out ruins of Tam Toa Church, on Dong Hoi's Nhat Le River

Dong Hoi is the national capital of Quang Binh Province in Central Coast (Vietnam) | Central Coast of Vietnam. Dong Hoi on the Nhat Le River and by the South China Sea with its 12 km of white sandy beaches.

Dong Hoi Halal Travel Guide

There is not much to do in Dong Hoi but relax, enjoy its beaches and drink a Cola; get there now before the masses do. Many hotels and eHalal Tour Groups operate tours to these nearby beaches and caves. There are few tourists in Dong Hoi, so you will be greeted with many hellos. Nhat Le Beach is nearby, but the focus of the town is very much on the river and canals.

History

Dong Hoi had been a small village before Vietnam was divided during the time of the Trinh-Nguyen War (1558–1775), after which Vietnam was divided into two countries: Dang Trong (south) and Dang Ngoai (north) with the Gianh River as the frontier. Dong Hoi was an important fortress of the southern Nguyễn Lords. The Đồng Hới Wall was considered the barrier which protected the Nguyễn Lords from the attack by northern Trịnh family. The site of Dong Hoi today is just south of this boundary.

During the Indochina War (between the French and the Viet Minh in 1950s and the Đồng Hới airbase was used by the French to attack both the Viet Minh in north-central Vietnam and the Laotian Pathet Lao Army in central and Southern Laos. During the Vietnam War, Đồng Hới was heavily devastated by bombardments from US B-52s due to its location near the seventeenth parallel and the demilitarized zone between North and South Vietnam. The city was almost leveled and was rebuilt slowly after the war ended in 1975. The town was planned and rebuilt on a large scale especially after 1990 when it became the provincial capital.

How is the Climate in Dong Hoi

There are four distinct seasons in Đồng Hới. In the spring, it is cool, humid and foggy. The average annual temperature is 24.4°C, average rainfall varies from 1,300 to 4,000 mm, total sunshine hours per year is 1,786 hours, average annual moisture is around 84%. The city has a monsoon climate with three types of wind: southeast wind, southwest wind, and northeast wind.

It is rainy in the fall but the weather is comfortable with the temperature being 26-31°C. In the winter, due to the northeast wind blowing from the Chinese mainland and the temperature may go down below -18°C, and there may be slight rain. The highest precipitation gets highest level in August (118.4 mm), compared to just 38.9 mm in January. The best time to visit this city is from April to September when it's cool enough to go swimming.

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Travel on a Bus in Dong Hoi

From Hue, local buses take about 3–4 hours, and cost 80,000 dong (Mar 2012), departing from the Northern Bus Station. Tourist buses cost 4-5x the price: i.e., Sinh Cafe (400,000 dong), Mandarin Travels (300,000 dong).

Most buses will drop you off on Hung Vung, which is closer to town than the bus station. You can easily walk to a hotel from Hung Vung.

Travel by train to Dong Hoi

The Reunification Express makes a stop in Dong Hoi. The train station is 3 km from the downtown.

Fly to Dong Hoi

Dong Hoi Airport is 6 km north of Dong Hoi centre with Flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Jet Star started direct connecting Flights to Chiang Mai in August 2017

Get Around

By foot. However, motorbike drivers will hassle you like anywhere else in Vietnam. The bus station and train station are a little far away from town, so if you have any bags, you will be better off catching a ride into town.

Taxis

Taxi Mai Linh Quang Trung road - Diêm Hải - Phú Hải☎ +84 52 385 8585. They also have cars for hire.
Taxi Đồng Hới Hữu Nghị road - Phường Nam Lý +84 52 384 1841. They also have cars for hire.
Taxi Xuyên Việt To 6 - Tiểu khu 10 - Phường Đồng Phú☎ +84 52 384 8484. They also have cars for rent
Taxi Quảng Bình Tiểu khu 14 - Phường Bắc Lý☎ +84 52 382 8282. They also have cars for rent

Local Bus

The local bus is slow and notoriously unreliable with respect to timing, but affordable and with surprisingly good geographic coverage.

What to See

Dong Hoi Citadel Gate - Eastern Gate of Dong Hoi Citadel

Dong Hoi Citadel Gates | Only two gates and a moat remain of the fortress.

Tam Toa Church | On the riverfront Tam Toa church is a bombed-out ruin. Only the facade remains, behind some iron gates.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dong Hoi

Bao Ninh Beach - Bao Ninh Beach

See also: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Blind Massage Therapy Center - Enjoy a private massage by the blind while soft, sultry saxophone music echoes in the corridor. Not all the employees are actually blind, as they sometimes check and write text messages on their phones during the massage, but it has been claimed that they are all legally blind. Good energetic massage by properly trained people.

Nhat Le Beach | Although Nhat Le Beach is nearby and the focus of Dong Hoi is on the river. Accordingly, you will find the beach to be generally empty and abandoned, with just a few hotels, construction work, and piles of dirt. The beach is pleasant, but the current is strong and the waves often too powerful for swimming.

Paradise Cave - Dong Thien Duong | A huge cave with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites of amazing size and shape. Paradise Cave is a rewarding trip, as it is not tourist and the spotlights are white, not coloured. The best way to get there is by motorbike as the scenery is amazing. Motorbikes and cars with drivers can be rented in Dong Hoi at many hotels. Booking a tour in Dong Hoi is feasible as well and a very common way to see the caves. Paradise Cave takes around 2 hours to visit.

Phong Nha Caves | Visit the largest and most stunning cave in Vietnam. The cave is nearly 55 kilometers long but visitors can only access the first kilometre. Look out for pictures of the caves and learn the Vietnamese names (Phong Nha is the national park, not just the cave). Phong Nha Caves take around 3½ hours to tour.

Shopping in Dong Hoi

Anh Minimart - Siêu thị Thế Anh 230 Lý Thường Kiệt☎ +84 52 350 0199}} Dong Hoi Market - Chợ Đồng Hới Trade Center, Me Suot road ☎ +84 52 385 0057

Hieu Hang Minimart - Siêu thị Hiếu Hằng 27 Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh +84 52 3840 969
Nam Ly Market - Chợ Nam Lý Trần Hưng Đạo street☎ +84 52 382 4639
Nguyen Van Cu Bookstore - Nhà sách Nguyễn Văn Cừ By the Dong Hoi Citadel Gates

Halal Restaurants

To be updated

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dong Hoi

Dong Hoi - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Dong Hoi, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dong Hoi. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Dong Hoi and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Dong Hoi. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Dong Hoi. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Dong Hoi: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Dong Hoi.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Dong Hoi: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Dong Hoi, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Dong Hoi.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Dong Hoi, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Dong Hoi, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Dong Hoi and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Dong Hoi, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Dong Hoi, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Dong Hoi without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dong Hoi is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Dong Hoi.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Dong Hoi is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Dong Hoi, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Dong Hoi Media: info@ehalal.io

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Mau Hong Hotel - lean and affordable rooms, good location. Rooms with balcony overlook the river. Wi-Fi.

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Nam Long Hotel - They have only 2 kinds of room, 1 double bed with balcony or 1 double bed and 1 single bed with window. All rooms have cable TV, fridge, air-con, and Wi-Fi. Owners speak nice English.

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Sunday Spa Resort - Thit is the only luxury resort in Dong Hoi. Many lodging choices, from rooms to 3 bedroom bungalows.

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Anh Linh Hotel - Very good hotel. Staff friendly, accommodating and English speaking. Recommended as they are more client-oriented than most hotels in this price range in Vietnam (May 2014)

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Beachside Backpackers - Budget lodging - dorms and superior Muslim friendly rooms, beachside restaurant, hammocks, kayaks, surfboards, volleyball. Bicycles and motorbikes available. On the bus route to Phong Nha.

io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&14096&&Dong+Hoi&&.Zz2fe4b733624f43f8add20ee-206204 Geminai Hotel & Cafe - Best location look out Nhat Le river, cave tour booking, laundry service.

Telecommunications in Dong Hoi

Stay Safe

Locals maintain that Dong Hoi is a major stop on the heroin smuggling trail: the drugs come in by boat and trickle along to Laos. Although you don't often see traces in the town itself, maybe the rare needle or cracked syringe - just keep an eye out.

Medical Issues in Dong Hoi

Cuban-Vietnam Hospital - Bệnh viện hữu nghị Việt Nam-Cuba | ☎ +84 52 382 5105
Dong Hoi General Hospital - Bệnh viện đa khoa Thành phố Đồng Hới | ☎ +84 52 382 2185

News & References Dong Hoi

More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Dong Hoi

Buses to Hanoi cost around USD18–25.

Train connections are available northbound and southbound. Tickets can be purchased at the train station--book a day ahead to make sure of a seat--or can be arranged through guesthouses with an additional processing fee.