Cao Bang
Vietnam · Northeast Vietnam · 180 m
Description
Cao Bang (Cao Bằng) is a remote, mountainous province in Vietnam’s far northeast and home to some of the country’s most spectacular natural scenery. The region is known for the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall on the border with China, the vast Nguom Ngao Cave, and the dramatic karst landscapes of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. Cao Bang combines rugged limestone mountains, lush valleys, rivers, and lakes with traditional villages of the Tay and Nung peoples. This relatively little-visited border region is an exceptional destination for nature, scenic journeys, and encounters with the cultural diversity of northern Vietnam.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May or September
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark
- Nguom Ngao Cave
- Angel Eye Mountain (Nui Mat Than)
- Pac Bo Historical Complex & Coc Bo Cave
- Lenin Stream
- Karl Marx Mountain
- Phong Nam Valley & rice fields
- Thang Hen Lake System
- Cao Bang Loop
- Ma Phuc Pass
- Me Pia Pass
- Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda
- Khuoi Ky Stone Village
- Phia Thap incense-making village
- Phuc Sen blacksmith village
- Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park
- Phia Oac Mountain
- Tran Hung Dao Forest Special National Monument
- Kim Dong Historical Site
- Dong Khe Victory Historical Site
- Nguom Puc Cave
- Nguom Slua Cave
- Khuoi Lai Lake
- Quay Son River
- Ban Gioc & Quay Son River bamboo raft ride
- Tay and Nung ethnic villages
- Bao Lac ethnic minority markets
- Cao Bang ethnic minority markets
Getting there
- Border town:
- Vietnam