Located in the peaceful countryside of Phong Nha, Quảng Bình, The Duck Stop and Duck Tang Farm are a brand new experience model in Phong Nha with rural life. At The Duck Stop, you can herd ducks, try a “duck massage,” and ride a water buffalo. Just nearby, Duck Tang Farm provides a more relaxing, immersive experience with duck feeding, fruit picking, and traditional cooking class. Both are perfect for a fun and authentic break from cave exploring.
The Duck Stop
1. Location
Situated in Bong Lai valley, Hung Trach commune, Bo Trach district—around 8–11 km (~15–20 minutes) from Phong Nha town by motorbike or taxi (≈ 100,000–150,000 VND one way)
From Phong Nha – Ke Bang Tourist Center, visitors can travel about 8.5km along DT20 – QL16 (Ho Chi Minh Road), then turn into the small road right at the corner of Nari Shop intersecting with QL16 to get to The Duck Stop. There is currently no public transport to this point, so the most convenient way is to rent a motorbike to travel by yourself (takes about 15-20 minutes) or take a taxi at a cost of about 100,000 – 150,000 VND/trip.
2. Opening hour
Open from 8:30 to 18:00 daily
3. Price
- Basic ticket: 100,000 VND (~4 USD), includes playing with ducks, eating banh xeo, and a glass of beer or soft drink.
- Buffalo riding: 50,000 VND/person
4. Highlights an activities
- Be a professional duck herder with experience feeding ducks. Duck food – mainly rice – is provided for free, and you can sprinkle it down for the ducks to eagerly run to enjoy.
- Get ready for a unique experience – an exclusive spa service with ducks. Before starting, you will be asked to take off your shoes and wear a pair of flip-flops, both to avoid hurting the little ducks and to help keep the barn clean. The tour guide will help you start the “spa” by spreading a handful of rice on your feet.
Immediately, dozens of ducks will surround you, pecking lightly everywhere to enjoy their favorite food. The ticklish feeling, soft duck feathers touching your skin will definitely bring an extremely refreshing experience. The simultaneous “quacking quacking quacking” sound of the ducks at The Duck Stop pecking rice will definitely make you laugh!
- Buffalo riding: The farm’s mascot, a water buffalo named “Donald Trump,” is the star of the show. Past the age of farming, Donald Trump now has a new “career”: taking tourists on tours through peaceful countryside scenery.
For just 50,000 VND (not included in the entrance fee), you will be assisted by a tour guide to get on the buffalo’s back, and instructed on how to balance and control the buffalo. Don’t worry if this is your first time—Donald Trump is gentle, moves slowly, and the tour guide is always close by to ensure safety.
- Not only a place to play with ducks or ride buffaloes, The Duck Stop also gives visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the peaceful countryside scenery of Bong Lai Valley. The area is famous for its lush green rice fields, winding red dirt roads, and small streams that flow through the farms.
The Duck Stop Phong Nha – Attractive tourist destination in Bong Lai valley, Quang Binh
Duck Tang Farm
1. Location and how to get there
Situated in Hung Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province.
From Phong Nha – Ke Bang tourist center, visitors travel about 9km in the direction of DT20 – QL16. When arriving at Bung bridge (Hung Trach commune), turn left to go under the bridge (on the right if going down from the bridge). From here, continue following the village road for about 1km and you will see the signboard The Duck Tang Farm right on the main road.
2. Opening hour
Open from 7:00 to 18:00 daily
3. Price
150,000 VND (all activities included); free for children under 9 years old
4. Hightlights
- Visit the fruit garden: This is a home-grown fruit garden with tropical fruits. The highlight of the garden is the jackfruit trees laden with fruit, some weighing several kilograms, growing close to the base, making everyone want to come close to touch and take photos to “check-in”.
- Feed the duck: This is the signature activity of Duck Tang Farm. Visitors will be given a basket of rice and instructions on how to spread the rice for the ducks to eat. If you spread the rice right under your feet, the whole flock of ducks will gather around, jostle each other, and make a very funny quacking sound, creating a ticklish feeling.
- Experience riding buffalo: At The Duck Tang Farm, visitors will meet Mary – the friendly “buffalo” and special “tour guide” of the farm. Not only does Mary help with the farm work, she also happily welcomes guests and is ready to take them for a walk.
- The final activity on the journey at The Duck Tang Farm is relaxing fishing by the pond. Peaceful space, cool breeze – just need a homemade fishing rod (prepared by the host), you are ready to try your luck.
- Rustic cooking class: Visitors are guided through the preparation of local dishes such as banh loc, banh nam, grilled fish in bamboo tubes or grilled chicken with lemon leaves… using “homegrown” ingredients right on the farm.
Duck Tang Farm – Discover a Peaceful Phong Nha Farm Amidst Majestic Nature
5. Best time to visit Duck Tang Farm
Quang Binh weather is divided into two distinct seasons. Rainy season (September – March), the weather is quite erratic, can rain for a long time, causing inconvenience for outdoor activities. Sunny season (April – August), the weather is dry, the sky is clear, the air is pleasant, suitable for outdoor activities on the farm.
Final Thought
Whether you’re looking for a few laughs or a deeper connection with Vietnam’s countryside, both The Duck Stop and Duck Tang Farm offer unique, hands-on experiences you won’t find anywhere else. The Duck Stop is light-hearted and hilarious—perfect for fun photos and quirky memories. In contrast, Duck Tang Farm invites you to slow down, roll up your sleeves, and truly live the rural life. Either way, they’re a refreshing break from cave exploring in Phong Nha and a joyful reminder of the simple pleasures of farm life.
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