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The Valley at the Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang
Country: Vietnam

Tinh Cao Bang Holiday Weather today


Date/time of update: March 19, 2024, 12:14 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Overcast Clouds

Temperature: 16.59°C
Temperature feels like: 16.42°C
Minimum Temperature: 16.59°C
Maximum Temperature: 16.59°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1022hPa
Humidity:81%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 1.78m/sec
Wind Direction: 43 degrees
Cloudiness: 100%
Sunrise: 2024-03-18 11:01:00
Sunset: 2024-03-19 11:06:31

The North East of Vietnam includes the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Lang Son and Quang Ninh. The North East of Vietnam is characterized by towering mountains, lakes, waterfalls, national parks and green forests.

The North East of Vietnam, except for Ha Long Bay, is still off the tourist path.

People and Population

The North East of Vietnam is home to many ethnic minorities such as the Tay, the Thai, the Muong, the Zao...to name a few.

North East of Vietnam Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions in the North East of Vietnam

1/ Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay offers some 3,000 islands rising out of the East Vietnam Sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. This is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

A fishing boat on Halong Bay Vietnam
A fishing boat on Halong Bay Vietnam

2/ Nhi Thanh and Tam Thanh Caves

Nhi Thanh and Tam Thanh Caves located on the edge of Lang Son Town, on the Chinese border. These 2 caves attract thousands of Vietnamese visitors each year.

The Tam Thanh Cave in Lang Son Vietnam
The Tam Thanh Cave in Lang Son Vietnam
Lang Son Vietnam
The border town of Lang Son Vietnam

3/ Tan Trao

Tan Trao was the base of the Vietnamese revolution against the French in the 1940s. This area is 30km from Tuyen Quang Town.

Tan Trao in Tuyen Quang Province
Tan Trao in Tuyen Quang Province
Ba Be Lake - Ba Be National Park Vietnam
Ba Be Lake inside Ba Be National Park Vietnam

4/ Ba Be National Park

Ba Be National Park with the elevation ranging from 150-m to 1098-m above the sea level, with the biggest lake in northeastern Vietnam and with untouched forests, it offers relaxing or adventurous tours and getaways. 

Pristine Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan Province
Pristine Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan Province

 

The fresh mountain of Bac Kan Vietnam
The fresh mountain of Bac Kan Vietnam

 

Puong Cave - Ba Be Lake - Vietnam
Puong Cave - Ba Be Lake - Vietnam

5/ Pac Po Cave

Pac Po Cave was where Ho Chi Minh lived and conducted the war against the French in early 1940. The area has nice nature settings and you can learn a lot about this most revered man of Vietnam. Pac Po is 40km from Cao Bang Town.

Pac Bo Cave, Cao Bang Province
Pac Bo Cave, Cao Bang Province

6/ Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc Waterfall cascading down the vast valley from green mountains. The waterfall is right on the border between Vietnam and China. Ban Gioc Waterfall is about 136 km far from Cao Bang. The road from Cao Bang Town to Ban Gioc offers stunning nature scenery.

The Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang Vietnam
The Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang Vietnam

 

Ban Gioc Waterfall Cao Bang Vietnam
Ban Gioc Waterfall Cao Bang Vietnam

Travel and Tours, Things to do

The North East of Vietnam is ideal for sightseeing relaxing tours, nature tours, cuture tours, adventure tours such as trekking, hiking, mountain biking or white-water rafting...

From Ha Noi, you can join Paradissa Travel on a relaxing tour, discovery tour or adventure tour of the North East of Vietnam for 3-8 days.

Breathtaking mountains in Cao Bang Vietnam
Breathtaking mountains in Cao Bang Vietnam

Accommodation, Where to stay

There are many hotels of poor facilities in different towns of the North East of Vietnam since there's a lack in the number of travelers in the region.

Staying with an ethnic family in their simple house is an option. Conditions are limited and poor, but the experience is just sensational and cozy. This is also the choice when taking a trekking adventure or biking adventure with Paradissa.

A sail boat on Halong Bay
A sail boat on Halong Bay

Getting there and away

From Ha Noi to Thai Nguyen you can travel either by road or by train. The train is for the local and has hard-seat and open-air-conditioning only.

Road No. 4 Vietnam
The scenic Road No. 4 is full of the Vietnamese history

For other areas in the North East of Vietnam, the only choice for the travelers is by road. You can hire your own car or van for exploring this region completely in 4-5 days. Otherwise you can hop onto many local buses from My Dinh Bus Station which is 20km from Ha Noi City Center.

Sunset on Halong Bay Vietnam
Sunset on Halong Bay Vietnam

Getting around

1/ On foot

Trekking the mountains of the North East of Vietnam is quite a fun experience. Paradissa Travel offers up to 6 day trekking through different hill tribe villages of this area.

2/ By bicycle

Traveling the Northeast of Vietnam by bicycle or mountain bike is a hard adventure for only some experienced bikers.

3/ By Motorbike

You can hire a motorbike for the adventure in the North East of Vietnam or join Paradissa Travel for the unbeaten roads in this area. Some parts of the tour involve staying at local ethnic homes with very poor conditions.


Vietnam Travel Guide