Cao Bang
Cao Bang
Cao Bang is 272km north of Hanoi and bordered by the provinces of Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Bac kan and Lang Son as well as Guangxi of China. It is home to many ethnic minority groups, notably are the Tay, Nung, Dzao and H'mong. With a pleasant climate, Cao Bang is an ideal base to explore scenic countryside in which Ban Gioc is the most popular natural spot.
Cao Bang is the most beautiful mountain area in the northest and famous with scenic spots including the Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao grotto and Thang Hen lake, but more than that, for its impressive image as one of Vietnam's first revolutionary bases full of historical significance.
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Ban Gioc Waterfall is on the border with China. It is over 90 km from Cao Bang, equivalent with more than 2 hour drive each way. The echo of the falls can be heard some kilometers away from Trung Khanh.
Its name comes from the Montagnard languages and sometimes spelt as Ban Doc. Though not the highest, Ban Gioc Waterfall is the largest fall in Vietnam. At the height of 53m and 300m wide, Ban Gioc Waterfall has 3 layers and water from the peak create spectacular scenery as well as merry booms and sounds that could be heard from distance. Half of the pleasure is walking across paddy fields to reach the base of the falls.
There is no official border checkpoint at this spot but a permit issued by the local police is required to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall. In fact, hotel in Cao Bang can help you to prepare this document
The water is enough any time year round to make your trip worthwhile. But its volume changes considerably between the dry and rainy season. And best time to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall is from May to September, when the falls are most impressive.
Nguom Ngao Cave, an enormous cave next to Ban Gioc Waterfall. Thang Hen Lake, a large lake that can be visited year round. And what you get to see varies according to different seasons. There are opportunities for good walking day around this area and interesting exploration on bamboo rafts.
Pac Bo Cave is 60km North West of Cao Bang and 3km from the Chinese border. Pac Bo is known nationwide as a revolutionary resistance base. The main historical relics in this area consists of Coc Bo cave, Lenin stream, Cac Mac mountain, Bo Bam cave, Co Rac ground, and Khuoi Nam, where Ho Chi Minh directly trained cadres and held many tactical meetings.
Cao Bang is 272km north of Hanoi and bordered by the provinces of Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Bac kan and Lang Son as well as Guangxi of China. It is home to many ethnic minority groups, notably are the Tay, Nung, Dzao and H'mong. With a pleasant climate, Cao Bang is an ideal base to explore scenic countryside in which Ban Gioc is the most popular natural spot.
Cao Bang is the most beautiful mountain area in the northest and famous with scenic spots including the Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao grotto and Thang Hen lake, but more than that, for its impressive image as one of Vietnam's first revolutionary bases full of historical significance.
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Ban Gioc Waterfall is on the border with China. It is over 90 km from Cao Bang, equivalent with more than 2 hour drive each way. The echo of the falls can be heard some kilometers away from Trung Khanh.
Its name comes from the Montagnard languages and sometimes spelt as Ban Doc. Though not the highest, Ban Gioc Waterfall is the largest fall in Vietnam. At the height of 53m and 300m wide, Ban Gioc Waterfall has 3 layers and water from the peak create spectacular scenery as well as merry booms and sounds that could be heard from distance. Half of the pleasure is walking across paddy fields to reach the base of the falls.
There is no official border checkpoint at this spot but a permit issued by the local police is required to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall. In fact, hotel in Cao Bang can help you to prepare this document
The water is enough any time year round to make your trip worthwhile. But its volume changes considerably between the dry and rainy season. And best time to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall is from May to September, when the falls are most impressive.
Nguom Ngao Cave, an enormous cave next to Ban Gioc Waterfall. Thang Hen Lake, a large lake that can be visited year round. And what you get to see varies according to different seasons. There are opportunities for good walking day around this area and interesting exploration on bamboo rafts.
Pac Bo Cave is 60km North West of Cao Bang and 3km from the Chinese border. Pac Bo is known nationwide as a revolutionary resistance base. The main historical relics in this area consists of Coc Bo cave, Lenin stream, Cac Mac mountain, Bo Bam cave, Co Rac ground, and Khuoi Nam, where Ho Chi Minh directly trained cadres and held many tactical meetings.
