Cao Bang Province, nestled in northeastern Vietnam, has become a favored tourist destination, renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes and unique cultural attractions.
Home to striking mountains, lush forests, meandering streams, and cascading waterfalls, the province showcases some of Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks. Visitors are drawn to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the Quay Son River, and Nguom Ngao Cave, as well as serene sites like Thang Hen Lake and Thung Mountain. Lenin Stream and Pac Bo Cave, rich in historical significance, also add to the area’s allure.
Beyond its natural beauty, Cao Bang captivates visitors with its distinctive man-made features, including terraced fields, traditional stone houses, and waterwheels dotting the streams, offering a glimpse into the local way of life.

The stone table at the Pac Bo historic site, where President Ho Chi Minh used to live and work – Photos: Thu Huong

Endless mountains and vast skies – a view of Cao Bang’s highlands

A corner of Thang Hen Lake during the blooming season

Picturesque highland villages nestled among terraced fields

Thung Mountain – a natural masterpiece in Cao Bang

People in the border district of Trung Khanh are seen harvesting rice

Cao Bang’s impressive network of magnificent caves

The beauty of Quay Son River in Trung Khanh District

Ban Gioc Waterfall – a majestic waterfall shared by Vietnam and China

A massive rock standing impressively in the middle of rice fields

The lush and scenic Cao Bang landscape

Striking stalactites in the famous Nguom Ngao Cave

Shimmering stalagmites under the glow of lights

Stone houses – a unique architectural style found in Cao Bang
Text and photos by Thu Huong