A part of Le Thuy District in Quang Binh Province is submerged by heavy flooding, October 2024. Photo by Read/Vo Thanh
Authorities in Quang Binh Province, home to the world’s largest cave Son Doong, halted all tourism activities from Tuesday due to severe flooding caused by Storm Trami.
A representative from the provincial Tourism Promotion Center said that all cave exploration tours, forest expeditions, and water-based activities near rivers and streams in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been temporarily suspended.
Heavy rains following Storm Trami have led to widespread flooding, causing partial road blockages and damage, which has significantly affected tourism.
Since Oct. 26, many tourists have canceled their travel plans to Quang Binh after hearing news of the storm, which made landfall in the central region on Sunday.
A representative from Phong Nha Coco Riverside Homestay said foreign guests staying at the facility are provided with food and necessary support during the floods.
Several travel agencies confirmed that they ceased taking tourists to Quang Binh as the province has experienced continuous heavy rain for days, leading to severe flooding that submerged thousands of households and disrupted traffic in several areas.
Quang Binh, known as Vietnam’s “kingdom of caves”, is home to over 500 caves, with approximately 40 open to tourists.
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