Observe the traditional agricultural practices and local life in the Phong Nha region. As you cycle or drive through the countryside, particularly in areas like the Bong Lai Valley, you'll see farmers tending to their rice paddies, raising ducks and chickens, cultivating peanuts or pepper, and going about their daily routines.

Engaging respectfully with locals, perhaps stopping at a small village cafe or farm stall, offers insight into the rural Vietnamese lifestyle that persists alongside the growing tourism industry in this stunning part of Quang Binh province.