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Cao Bang

This eponymous provincial capital isn't unpleasant; the climate is mild, and winter days can bring a chilly welcome relief from the heat when a thick fog clings to the banks of the Bang Giang River. But you'll most likely use the city as a base to explore rural Cao Bang province, one of the most beautiful regions in Vietnam.

Explore Cao Bang

  • Ban Gioc Waterfall

    Ban Gioc is one of Vietnam’s best-known waterfalls, and its image adorns the lobby of many a cheap guesthouse. The falls, fed by the Quay Son River that…

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    Nguom Ngao Cave

    About 4km from Ban Gioc Waterfall, 2km up a side valley, Nguom Ngao Cave is one of the most spectacular cave systems in Vietnam. Created by an underground…

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    War Memorial

    There's not a whole load to do in Cao Bang town itself, but there are great 360-degree views from the town's hilltop war memorial. Head up the second lane…

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Cao Bang.

  • See

    Ban Gioc Waterfall

    Ban Gioc is one of Vietnam’s best-known waterfalls, and its image adorns the lobby of many a cheap guesthouse. The falls, fed by the Quay Son River that…

  • See

    Nguom Ngao Cave

    About 4km from Ban Gioc Waterfall, 2km up a side valley, Nguom Ngao Cave is one of the most spectacular cave systems in Vietnam. Created by an underground…

  • See

    War Memorial

    There's not a whole load to do in Cao Bang town itself, but there are great 360-degree views from the town's hilltop war memorial. Head up the second lane…

Guidebooks

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