Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park wins double honors at World Travel Awards 2026
VGP - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri was honored with two awards at the World Travel Awards 2026, reaffirming the destination’s appeal and its outstanding natural and biodiversity values.
Representatives of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park receive the award - Photo: Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
The awards were presented at the World Travel Awards 2026 ceremony for Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean, held in Maldives on September 27.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang was named "Asia's Leading National Park 2026" and "Viet Nam's Leading Nature Destination 2026." This marks the second time the national park has simultaneously received the two World Travel Awards titles.
The dual recognition at both the national and regional levels further enhances the profile of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, creating additional opportunities to promote its heritage values and attract international visitors.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang is renowned for its distinctive karst landscapes, spectacular cave systems, underground rivers and rich natural forests. Its geological and geomorphological formation over hundreds of millions of years has created a unique landscape featuring world-famous caves such as Phong Nha, Thien Duong, Hang En and Son Doong.
In addition to its geological and geomorphological significance, the national park is home to a rich forest ecosystem and high biodiversity, including numerous rare and valuable plant and animal species.
These outstanding natural values provide a foundation for developing tourism products centered on nature, exploration and experiential travel, while placing greater emphasis on preserving the heritage and promoting sustainable tourism development.
The recognition at the World Travel Awards is also expected to contribute to wider international promotion of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, Quang Tri Province and Viet Nam, helping bring the destination's exceptional natural heritage closer to visitors and tourism markets around the world.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, located in central Viet Nam, is renowned for its exceptional geological, geomorphological and biodiversity values.
Recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, the park features spectacular limestone karst landscapes, extensive cave systems, underground rivers and vast tropical forests. Its remarkable cave network includes Phong Nha, Thien Duong and Son Doong, while its diverse ecosystems provide habitats for numerous rare and endangered species.
These outstanding natural values make Phong Nha-Ke Bang a major destination for nature-based, adventure and experiential tourism, while highlighting the importance of heritage conservation and sustainable tourism development.
Earlier, UK newspaper The Times unveiled its list of the 11 most beautiful destinations in Viet Nam for 2026, with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park among those selected. The recognition further affirms the appeal of the World Natural Heritage Site on both the domestic and the global tourism maps./.