Conquering U Bo Peak in Quang Binh

U Bo Peak is considered one of the highest peaks in Quang Binh. From above, visitors can see Dong Hoi city. To conquer U Bo, visitors will have to climb a distance under the canopy of Phong Nha Ke Bang forest. U Bo Peak is famous for its cool weather all year round, the place is considered a small Da Lat in Quang Binh.

Phong Nha Ke Bang Travel Experience

Mentioning Phong Nha Ke Bang in Quang Binh, tourists will know the land of world natural heritage with unique natural landscapes bestowed by nature such as limestone mountains, cave systems, cool rivers and streams. Places known worldwide such as Phong Nha Cave, Thien Duong Cave, Son Doong Cave…

Few tourists know about a wild and little-known U Bo peak

To conquer U Bo mountain peak, visitors can choose 2 options to go.

Option 1: Start from Tra Ang intersection (on Highway 20 – Quyet Thang), then follow Ho Chi Minh road, West branch, about 40 km;

Option 2: From the Phu Quy farm intersection on Ho Chi Minh road, follow provincial road 11 (East branch) about 35 km. U Bo peak is a mountain range in the east of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.

At the Ranger Station, you will walk for 30 minutes to conquer another 70m of height. Visitors will pass through the cool green forest canopy, including many precious wood species and forest trees with unknown fruit.

For tourists who love the wild, adventure, or new experiences of nature, this place is truly an ideal choice.

U Bo Peak, considered the narrowest point in Vietnam, is an interesting place for eco-tourism. Here, visitors feel like they are in Sa Pa, Ba Na or Da Lat because of the fresh and cool air. At an altitude of nearly 1,000 m above sea level, visitors can gaze at the small city of Dong Hoi, shimmering as if it were on an oasis. Visitors feel like they are in the middle of the air, freely admiring the wonderful scenery. More than ever, visitors feel closer to nature because of the scenery of clouds, sky, mountains and rivers here.

Stopping at U Bo, you will be immersed in the dense green jungle of mossy trees, listening to the heavenly call from many rare birds singing together, and witnessing with your own eyes the beauty of wild animals that you may have never seen before. That is a group of red-faced monkeys chasing each other or many other rare animals… At times like that, many tourists just want to stop here for a long time to hold on to the wonderful moments of life bestowed by nature.

U Bo is not only majestic but also has extremely diverse nature.

Coming to U Bo, not only is it simply conquering one of the highest mountains in Quang Binh, but throughout the journey, visitors can also enjoy many beautiful sceneries, admiring the panoramic view of the beautiful city of Dong Hoi. Those are the roads appearing and disappearing under the canopy of the primeval forest, the green rivers meandering along the foot of the mountain, the white streams flowing in the cool space between the limestone mountains of Phong Nha – Ke Bang… Finally, after conquering the mountain top, looking out at the vast East Sea, you can be captivated by the beauty of the sea and sky.

One of the most ideal times to enjoy the scenery here is from 2 to 4 pm, when the sun is leaning to the west. At that time, looking towards the sea being illuminated by the bright sun, you will easily see a large area, including Dong Hoi city with its blue sea, white sand, and colorful high-rise buildings. In front of that picture are winding rivers, blue lakes, and peaceful under the sun.

One of the most ideal times to enjoy the scenery here is from 2 to 4 pm, when the sun is leaning to the west. At that time, looking towards the sea being illuminated by the bright sun, you will easily see a large area, including Dong Hoi city with its blue sea, white sand, and colorful high-rise buildings. In front of that picture are winding rivers, blue lakes, and peaceful under the sun.

And if you unfortunately come to U Bo on a wet day, with the threat of leeches and the danger of climbing the mountain, so you cannot go up to the observation tower, you can still stop at km52, find a clearing in the forest and enjoy the view from here.

Happiness in the journey is not in the destination but in the way, tourists will certainly find happiness from this adventurous, arduous but valuable journey. I believe you will not feel regretful when setting foot on the top of U Bo mountain. Add U Bo mountain to the list of places to explore when coming to Quang Binh Tourism in the next vacations.

Currently there is no official tour to the top of U Bo, however you can contact the nearby ranger station for support. In the near future, U Bo will be planned to become an eco-tourism destination, creating rich connections for visitors to have more experiences when coming to Quang Binh.