About Cao Bang

Tucked away in a remote area of Northern Vietnam, Cao Bang province is bursting with majestic natural scenery and cool climate all year round. Its mystical charm is made up from the gentle Quay Son river, Lenin stream, Ban Viet lake; the immense Trung Khanh forest with the red maple leaves; the unique Angel Eye mountain lying beside the Nam Tra lake; the spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall, the prosperous villages of ethnic minorities and the precious historical relics.

Best Time To Visit Cao Bang

If you want to enjoy the magnificent view of Ban Gioc waterfall, you should go in August and September. If you want to see the buckwheat and wild flowers in full bloom on the steep slopes, you can go in November and December.

Spring
(Feb - Apr)

Spring drizzle

Nice and warm

Pear branches dotted with white flowers

Fog covers the pass

Young rice seedlings in the fields

Summer
(May - Jul)

Sudden showers

Hot and dry

Water flows into the Quay Son river

Lushly green rice in the fields

The mountains are endless

Autumn
(Aug - Oct)

Sunlight shines the pass

The sky is blue and the wind sings

Chestnut harvest in Trung Khanh

Golden ripe rice by Ban Gioc waterfall

The most beautiful time of the year

Winter
(Nov - Jan)

Frost and snow in Phia Oac

Fog covers the pass

Extremely cold at night

Ha Lang is a hill of burning grass

Leaves changing color at Ban Viet lake

Transport

From Hanoi to Cao Bang, there are only two means of transportation: automobiles and motorbikes. If you are a adventurous and adventurous person, you can backpack Cao Bang by motorbike along the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan - Cao Bang highway. Hanoi - Cao Bang Route is about 300km and too hard to go.

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Journey to explore the flow of Thang Hen lake water - 3 days
Cao Bang
The Thang Hen Lake complex is located in the UNESCO Cao Bang Non Nuoc Geopark in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, Cao Bang Province, the lake has an altitude of more than 1,000 m above sea level, is the highest mountain lake in Vietnam. Thang Hen Lake is like a pearl in the mountains with magnificent and poetic scenery. This place is as beautiful as a charming painting, the lake surface is like a jade glittering mirror, neatly located among the green forest canopy of the mountainside.
Tour Operator: Vietnam Expeditions
From US$ 265.00 /Pax
Northeast Vietnam: Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfall - 5 days
Cao Bang - Bac Kan
Let’s create a never-to-be-forgotten adventure at these two hidden gems in Northeast Vietnam: Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfall. During the tour, you will discover off-the-beaten-track areas, enjoy a meal in the middle of a huge lake, have intercultural exchange with ethnic local communities and so much more.
From US$ 699.00 /Pax

Lost in the "cloud paradise" on the beautiful grass hills like a movie in Cao Bang

Ba Quang grass hill (or Vinh Quy grass hill) is a "virtual life" coordinate that is loved by many young people. This place is located about 70km from the center of Cao Bang city, in a position bordering Khum Din hamlet and Bac Vong hamlet in Vinh Quy commune, Ha Lang district, Cao Bang province. From May to October, visitors will be immersed in the beauty of the green grass that stretches endlessly on the undulating hills. On the vast grassy hill, just raise the camera to have a beautiful picture. However, the ideal point to admire the "sea" of clouds and the surrounding area is the highest peak. From here, the quiet space and fresh air of the morning are felt most clearly. While striding leisurely on the trails that cut through the hill, people can also zoom out to see the fields and villages of the local residents in the middle of the mountains echoing the message. In summer, visitors visit Ba Quang grass hill to enjoy the cool and fresh climate, combining activities such as setting up tents, camping, and holding outdoor barbecues. You can park your car at the foot of the hill and walk up about 700m, the road is short but quite difficult to walk. Currently, the venue remains open for free. Each season, Ba Quang grass hill has a different beauty. The end of the mellow and fresh green grass season is the burning grass season from about October to January next year. At that time, the grass hills turned an impressive orange-yellow color, which many people likened to "miniature Mongolia". Many travel enthusiasts who have set foot here note that the burning grass season can change depending on the weather each year. Usually, when it is cold below 15 degrees Celsius, the weather is dry, and the grass gradually turns yellow. Therefore, there are years in October-November that are yellow covering the hills, but sometimes you have to wait until December. The most appropriate time to check-in at Ba Quang grass hill is early morning or late evening, depending on each person's wishes, there are mysterious and poetic photos in the "sea" of clouds at dawn or romantic, shimmering in the sunset. In winter, the temperature in this area ranges from 8-15 degrees Celsius, the weather changes rapidly. Therefore, visitors should choose a sunny day so that the movement is not strenuous, and at the same time, the "virtual life" photo also looks more attractive. The grass hill is located in the Eastern tourist route - the route "Experience indigenous culture in wonderland" of the Cao Bang Non Nuoc UNESCO Global Geopark. After enjoying the beauty of Ba Quang grassy hills, visitors can visit Thanh Kham waterfall also in Vinh Quy commune, only 1km away. In the midst of the vast green of lush trees, the white waterfall winds softly, creating an impressive highlight for the landscape here. In addition, when coming to Ha Lang district at the end of the year, people can also check-in to the wildflower hill in Thai Duc commune, see the state flowers in Quang Long commune or camp on Vinh Quy pine hill in Khau Lu village not far from the grass hill. Photo: The Kiet According to Dan Tri

Nature & Adventure 24/07/2024

Lost in the "cloud paradise" on the beautiful grass hills like a movie in Cao Bang

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