Cao Bằng, Northern province in Vietnam near Chinese border.
The province extends across 6,724 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring karst formations, dense forests, lakes, and the Ban Gioc waterfall along the border.
During the Vietnam War in 1950, the Viet Minh forces achieved their first major victory against French troops in the Battle of Cao Bang.
The region houses multiple ethnic groups including Tay, Nung, and Dao peoples, each maintaining distinct traditions in their mountain communities.
The primary transportation hub is Cao Bang City, connected to Hanoi by regular bus services covering the 280-kilometer journey in approximately seven hours.
The Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark contains over 300 geological heritage sites, documenting 500 million years of Earth's history.
Location: Vietnam
Capital city: Cao Bằng
Elevation above the sea: 348 m
Website: http://www.caobang.gov.vn
Shares border with: Hà Giang, Lạng Sơn, Bắc Kạn
Website: http://caobang.gov.vn
GPS coordinates: 22.75000,106.08333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
Hùng Temple
172.9 km
Ban Gioc–Detian Falls
66.6 km
Nhật Tân Bridge
186.5 km
Nui Coc Lake
136.4 km
Tam Đảo
144.3 km
Co Loa Citadel
183.5 km
Phật Tích Temple
184.2 km
Friendship Pass
107.7 km
Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm
172.7 km
Thanh Trì Bridge
186.4 km
Ham Long Buddhist temple
178.6 km
Tam Dao National Park
147.9 km
Ba Bể National Park
61.5 km
Viet Tri Stadium
175.1 km
Rock Paintings of Hua Mountain
109.7 km
牡宜遗址
138.6 km
Nguom Ngao Cave
64.8 km
Tra Linh checkpoint
28.3 km
Longbang Port
28.2 km
Ky Cung Bridge
121.9 km
Thanh Chuong Viet Palace
166.5 km
Vat Bridge
160.2 km
侬氏土司衙署
178.4 km
Thác Bà Lake
157.9 km
Guangnan Ethnological Museum
178.5 km
大王岩岩画
147.2 km
Ha Giang provincial museum
113.2 km
保兴桥
162.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes