Cao Bang mountain, dense forest, majestic rivers, and streams, bring many savage and primitive features. This is an indispensable destination in the journey to conquer the heights of the country. Let you know 10 things must do in Cao Bang.
1. Ban Gioc Waterfall is a famous tourist spot in Cao Bang
Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. Located on the border of Vietnam and China, surrounded by pristine mountain scenery. Ban Gioc is also known as the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia, ranked 4th in the world among waterfalls located at national borders. Visitors to Ban Gioc waterfall often stay at Ban Gioc resort in Saigon, hundreds of meters from the waterfall.
2. Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave is located in Gun Village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. According to survey documents of the Royal Survey of England, the length of Nguom Ngao cave is 2,144 meters. In Thai, Nguom Ngao means “tiger cave”. The cave is divided into three main areas: the four pillars area, the central area, and the treasure area. Nguom Ngao has the amazing beauty of splendid stalactites and layers of golden stalactites. Colorful stalactites grow from below and above the high arches, many beautiful shapes reflecting shimmering light.
3. Pac Po Historic Site
It is about 50 km from Gaoping City. The Beipu historical relic site related to President Ho Chi Minh’s activities is gradually being invested in and becoming a tourist attraction. Besides the fresh natural air, you can also visit the works built to commemorate and preserve the memory of President Ho Chi Minh in the early days of his return to Vietnam.
4. Truc Lam Temple
Truc Lam Ban Gioc Buddhist Temple is pure Vietnamese architecture. Located on an area of 3 hectares on Phia Nham hill, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, about 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall. There are three gates, a bell tower, an empty building, a stele, and a treasure in the tower… From the top of the tower, you can see the entire Banyue waterfall and a large area below.
5. Duck Noodle Soup
It’s a pity to come to Gaoping without eating duck pho. Duck noodle soup in pho is available boiled or roasted, but the most popular is duck noodle soup mixed with macadamia leaves or magnolia leaves and crushed garlic and onions, marinated with spices.
The duck is grilled over charcoal until almost cooked, then roasted in a pan with fat until it turns deep red. When roasting, the spices stuffed inside will seep into the duck meat, making the meat more flavorful. Roasted duck pho has an indescribable taste, soft and sweet duck meat mixed with the aroma of molasses.
Cao Bang noodle soup is made from rice soaked in water and then ground into a powder. Cao Bang noodle soup is soft and chewy. The bowl of duck vermicelli is served with some green onions, raw sprouts, and a teaspoon of broth. When eating, locals often add a few slices of chili and bamboo shoots and soak in honey to enhance the flavor.
6. Chestnuts Trung Khanh
Chongqing has cold weather, suitable soil, and climate for mountainous areas, and is the only land that can produce Chongqing chestnuts. They are different from many other types of chestnuts. Standard Chongqing chestnuts have a hard, thick shell and fluffy cotton. If boiled, steamed, or put in the oven, it will have a natural aroma. When eating sweets, wait for a while the chestnuts will melt on their own.
Chongqing chestnuts only appear in late autumn and early winter. At this time, Li Zi wrinkled her navel. Chestnuts after picking must be processed immediately because chestnuts have a high protein content, which is easy to go rancid.
To Trung Khanh, Cao Bang, stroll under the cool chestnut tree, faintly fragrant. Chestnuts have many hairy spines. Each fruit contains 3 or 4 seeds. When ripe chestnuts fall from the ground. After that, chestnuts go to the market with the tribe, or on the way back as a unique gift in the Gaoping forest.
7. Thang Hen Lake
This is considered the largest freshwater lake in Cao Bang province. The best time to enjoy the beauty of Seunghang Lake is early in the morning. The best time to see the lake is when the early sun begins to shine on the lake. The surface of the water is as clear as a jade mirror, covered with a pure white chiffon cloth. It is beautiful and has a strange charm that attracts all visitors as soon as they arrive at Thang Hen Lake.
8. Ma Phuc Pass
Ma Phuc Pass is the most beautiful pass among the passes on National Highway 3 from Phu Lo to Ta Nung Pass, 22 km from Cao Bang. Tra Linh district is located in Quoc Toan commune, bordering Hoa An district and Tra Linh district.
Ma Phuc Pass is about 620m high (it takes seven steep turns to reach the top). Only the two northern slopes of the pass have bends, while the northern slopes are within the territory of the Trung Thanh district.
9. Phuc Sen Forging Village
The Nung An people in Phuc Sen commune, Quang Uyen district, Cao Bang province have a profession of blacksmithing. Blacksmithing has existed for a long time in Phuc Sen commune (not sure when, but over 200 years). It can be said that this is one of the most unique handicraft villages in Cao Bang province and Vietnam. It is because of this unique craft that the number of tourists coming to the Fussen commune every year is relatively large.
10. Cao Bang Market
There are 12 counties and cities in Gaoping. In which, the markets in the city meet every day, and the markets in the district and commune meet regularly on the 5th day of the lunar calendar every year.
The market in the highlands is simple, there are not many types of goods, but it shows the unique culture of each region. Both buyers and sellers are elated, smiling, and showing affection.
Cao Bang market calendar:
Hoa An district.
- Nuoc Hai Market: The market on the 3rd; 8; 13; 18; 23; January 28 of the lunar calendar.
- Cao Bang Market: The market meets on the 5th; ten; 15; 20; 25; 30 lunar calendars.
- Cho Lai Market: The market on the 3rd; 8th; 13; 18; 23; January 28 of the lunar calendar.
Ha Quang district.
- Na Giang Market: Day 1 market; 6; 11; 16; 21; 26 Lunar Calendar.
- Ban Gioc Market: The market meets on the 5th; ten; of 15; 20; 25; 30 Lunar Calendar.
- Shuohe Market: The market meets on the 2nd; 7; twelfth; 17; 22; 27th lunar months.
Nguyen Binh District
- District market: market on 3 days; 8; 13; 18; 23; 28th lunar month.
- Tinh Tuc Market: The market meets on the 5th; ten; 15; 20; 25; 30 Lunar Calendar
- Nabao Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9th; 14; 19; 24; 29 lunar calendars.
Ha, Lang District.
- District market: market on the 5th; 10th; 15; 20; 25 lunar calendars.
- Bang Ca Market: The market meets on the 3rd; 8; 13; 18; 23; 28th lunar months.
- Thi Hoa Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9; 14; 19; 24; 29 lunar calendars.
Bao Lac district.
- Ban Bo Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9; 14; 19; 24; 29 lunar calendars.
- Coc Bang Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9; 14; 19; 24; 29th lunar day
Trung Khanh District.
- District market: market on the 5th; 10th; 15; 20; 25 lunar calendars.
- Putou Market: open on the 1st; 6; 11; 16; 21; 26th lunar month.
- Po Peo Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9; 14; 19; 24; 29 lunar calendars.
- Ban Ra Market: The market meets on the 4th; 9; 14; 19; 24; 29 lunar calendars.
- Dinh Phong Market: Market on the 3rd; 8; 13; 18; 23; 28/8 lunar calendar.
- Tong Hue Market: The market meets on the 2nd; the 7th; twelfth; 17; 22; 27th lunar months.
If you come to Cao Bang, please go to the above tourist destinations to discover the beauty of Cao Bang. You won’t be disappointed and don’t forget the top thing must do in Cao Bang
