Cao Bằng ili

Bölge · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Cao Bằng is a remote border province in the far north-east of Vietnam. Its main draw is Bản Giốc Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in Southeast Asia, which marks the border with China. The province is also a UNESCO Global Geopark, with limestone karst, caves, lakes and quiet villages of the Tay, Nung and Dao peoples.

Most visitors stay two to three nights. Cao Bằng city is the base. Days are for the waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Thang Hen lakes and Pác Bó.

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Ne zaman gidilmeli

September to November is the best time. The waterfall is full after the summer rains, the air is clear and the chestnut harvest is on in Trùng Khánh. Rice fields turn golden in September and October. Bản Giốc is at its fullest from July to September.

The winter from December to February is cold and foggy, and snow is rare but possible on high ground. The summer from June to August is wet, and landslides can close roads.

Ziyaret etmek için en iyi zaman: Ocak, Şubat, Kasım, Aralık

Bir ay seç

Ocak ayında tipik hava durumu

Harika

20° (hissedilen 17°) · uç değerler 3°–26°
Geceleri 9°
6 yağmurlu gün
2 güneşli gün
Günde 2 saat güneş ışığı
Kuru hava
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 4 · orta

Şubat ayında tipik hava durumu

Harika

23° (hissedilen 21°) · uç değerler 4°–30°
Geceleri 11°
5 yağmurlu gün
2 güneşli gün
Günde 2 saat güneş ışığı
Kuru hava
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 4 · orta

Mart ayında tipik hava durumu

Harika

27° (hissedilen 26°) · uç değerler 9°–33°
Geceleri 15°
9 yağmurlu gün
1 güneşli gün
Günde 2 saat güneş ışığı
Rahat nem seviyesi
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 5 · orta

Nisan ayında tipik hava durumu

Makul

30° (hissedilen 31°) · uç değerler 13°–37°
Geceleri 19°
12 yağmurlu gün
2 güneşli gün
Günde 3 saat güneş ışığı
Boğucu, nemli hava
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 6 · yüksek

Mayıs ayında tipik hava durumu

Kötü

32° (hissedilen 34°) · uç değerler 18°–36°
Geceleri 22°
19 yağmurlu gün
3 güneşli gün
Günde 4 saat güneş ışığı
Aşırı bunaltıcı nem
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 8 · çok yüksek

Haziran ayında tipik hava durumu

Kötü

31° (hissedilen 35°) · uç değerler 21°–34°
Geceleri 24°
24 yağmurlu gün
1 güneşli gün
Günde 4 saat güneş ışığı
Aşırı bunaltıcı nem
Durgun rüzgar
UV indeksi 8 · çok yüksek

Temmuz ayında tipik hava durumu

Kötü

31° (hissedilen 36°) · uç değerler 23°–34°
Geceleri 25°
24 yağmurlu gün
2 güneşli gün
Günde 5 saat güneş ışığı
Aşırı bunaltıcı nem
Durgun rüzgar
UV indeksi 9 · çok yüksek

Ağustos ayında tipik hava durumu

Kötü

31° (hissedilen 35°) · uç değerler 22°–33°
Geceleri 24°
23 yağmurlu gün
3 güneşli gün
Günde 5 saat güneş ışığı
Aşırı bunaltıcı nem
Durgun rüzgar
UV indeksi 9 · çok yüksek

Eylül ayında tipik hava durumu

Makul

30° (hissedilen 33°) · uç değerler 18°–33°
Geceleri 22°
16 yağmurlu gün
4 güneşli gün
Günde 5 saat güneş ışığı
Aşırı bunaltıcı nem
Durgun rüzgar
UV indeksi 8 · çok yüksek

Ekim ayında tipik hava durumu

İyi

27° (hissedilen 29°) · uç değerler 14°–31°
Geceleri 19°
11 yağmurlu gün
5 güneşli gün
Günde 4 saat güneş ışığı
Boğucu, nemli hava
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 6 · yüksek

Kasım ayında tipik hava durumu

Harika

24° · uç değerler 9°–30°
Geceleri 14°
6 yağmurlu gün
7 güneşli gün
Günde 4 saat güneş ışığı
Rahat nem seviyesi
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 5 · orta

Aralık ayında tipik hava durumu

Harika

20° (hissedilen 18°) · uç değerler 4°–27°
Geceleri 10°
4 yağmurlu gün
5 güneşli gün
Günde 3 saat güneş ışığı
Kuru hava
Hafif esintili
UV indeksi 4 · orta

İklim verileri: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

En popüler turistik yerler

Ban Gioc (Detian) waterfall is a wide, stepped waterfall on the Quây Sơn River, on the border with China.
Hồ Thang Hen is a pair of mountain lakes about 25 km from Cao Bằng, with a quiet shore and boat rides.
Núi Thủng is a limestone arch in a hill, with views over the valley.
Ho Chi Minh 0km monument is a monument at Pác Bó, the border village where Hồ Chí Minh returned to Vietnam in 1941.
Ironsmith Village is a village known for iron tools and blacksmiths.
Bảo tàng tỉnh Cao Bằng is the provincial museum in Cao Bằng city.

Nguom Ngao Cave, near Bản Giốc, is a large cave with stalactites and a guided path.

Neler deneyimlenmeli

Stand below Bản Giốc: A bamboo raft goes to the base of the falls on the river.
Explore Nguom Ngao Cave: A lit path leads through large halls.
Boat on the Thang Hen lakes: A quiet mountain lake trip.
Taste chestnuts in autumn: Trùng Khánh is famous for its chestnuts.
Stay in a homestay: Tay and Nung villages host guests in stilt houses.

Turlar ve Aktiviteler

Cao Bằng ili — Harita

Günübirlik geziler

Nguom Ngao Cave: a long cave near the waterfall, usually visited together with Bản Giốc.
Pác Bó: a historic site and cave about 50 km north of Cao Bằng city.
Ha Giang: the neighbouring province, often combined in a northern loop.
Hanoi: about 6 to 8 hours by road, so most visitors stay overnight.

Nereyi keşfetmeli

West: Ha Giang has the Đồng Văn plateau and the Hà Giang Loop.
South: Hanoi is the main gateway.
Karst country: Ninh Binh is another limestone region in the north.

Nasıl gidilir

By bus: Sleeper buses and minivans run from Hanoi to Cao Bằng city in about 6 to 8 hours.
By car: A private car or driver from Hanoi is a comfortable option. Many tours run a loop through Bắc Kạn and Ba Bể Lake.
By air or train: Cao Bằng has no commercial airport or passenger railway. Hanoi is the nearest hub. Vietnam Railways
To the waterfall: Bản Giốc is about 85 km from Cao Bằng city. The drive takes about 2 hours.

Ulaşım

Car with driver: The easiest way to reach the waterfall, caves and Pác Bó in one trip.
Motorbike: Popular with experienced riders. Roads are quiet but winding.
Taxi: Available in Cao Bằng city. Book a driver for day trips.
Walking: Cao Bằng city is small and walkable.

Araç kullanımı

Is a car worth it? A car with a driver is the best way to see the waterfall, the caves and the lakes in two days.
Roads: Mountain roads are winding and can be foggy. Drive slowly.
Fuel: Fill up in Cao Bằng city or Trùng Khánh.

Yeme ve içme

Cao Bằng food is hearty and simple. Try roasted duck with a sour sauce, bánh cuốn Trùng Khánh, a thin steamed rice roll, and smoked pork. Local chestnuts are sold in autumn. Rice wine and sweet potato sweets are common gifts.

Look for family restaurants in Cao Bằng city and small eateries near the waterfall.

Kahvaltı

Pho PhởBeef or chicken noodle soup with a fragrant broth, fresh herbs, and rice noodles; commonly eaten for breakfast.

Öğle yemeği

Bun Cha Bún chảGrilled pork patties and slices served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and a sweet-sour dipping sauce; a Hanoi specialty.

Bun Bo Hue Bún bò HuếA spicy, lemongrass-scented beef noodle soup from the city of Hue.

Cao Lau Cao lầuA noodle dish unique to Hoi An, with thick chewy noodles, pork, and greens, traditionally made with local well water.

Atıştırmalıklar ve sokak lezzetleri

Banh Mi Bánh mìA French-influenced baguette sandwich filled with pork, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

Banh Xeo Bánh xèoA crispy turmeric rice-flour crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

Goi Cuon Gỏi cuốnFresh (uncooked) spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper.

Tatlılar

Che ChèA category of sweet dessert soups or puddings made with beans, fruit, jelly, and coconut milk, served hot or over ice.

İçecekler

Ca Phe Sua Da Cà phê sữa đáStrong drip coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk; Vietnam's signature drink.

Bia Hoi Bia hơiCheap, light draft beer brewed fresh daily and sold at street-side stalls, especially in Hanoi.

Güvenlik ve sağlık

Cao Bằng is a quiet and safe province, but some points need care.

Mountain roads can be slippery and foggy. Landslides are possible in summer.
Stay on marked paths near the border. Some areas have unexploded ordnance from past conflict.
Wear a helmet if you ride a motorbike.
Carry cash. ATMs are limited outside the city.
Bring warm clothes in winter.

Tarihçe

Cao Bằng sits on a trade route between Vietnam and China. The province was an old base of the Mạc dynasty in the 16th century.

In 1941 Hồ Chí Minh returned to Vietnam through Pác Bó and set up a base in a cave there. The area was also the site of fighting in the 1950s and in the 1979 border war. In 2018 UNESCO named the area the Non Nước Cao Bằng Global Geopark.