Cao Bang
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Ban Gioc between green cliffs · Manh Pham · Pexels License
A frontier land of mountains and waters with a global geopark, magnificent waterfalls, magical caves and Tay and Nung villages.
Cao Bang is a frontier land famous for the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. Here lies Ban Gioc Waterfall, among the most magnificent in Southeast Asia, the mysterious Nguom Ngao Cave, and countless limestone mountains, lakes and peaceful Tay and Nung villages. Cao Bang is also a cradle of the revolution with the historic Pac Bo relic, a land rich in cultural identity and beautiful natural scenery.
Best time to visit: September to October
Local specialties
- Cao Bang rolled rice rolls
- Trung Khanh chestnuts
- Seven-flavour roast duck
- Khao cake
Places (3)
Ban Gioc Waterfall
One of the most magnificent border waterfalls in Southeast Asia, its waters cascading in tiers between limestone mountains and green rice fields.
Pac Bo Historical Site
Where Ho Chi Minh re-entered Vietnam in 1941 — jade-green Lenin Stream and Coc Bo Cave beneath Karl Marx Mountain.
Nguom Ngao Cave
A magical limestone cave stretching for kilometres with countless uniquely shaped stalactites, right next to Ban Gioc Waterfall.