Cao Bang
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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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.
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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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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…
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda
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There are great views of the Ban Gioc Waterfall and the entire karst valley from this hillside pagoda and temple.
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