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Cao Bằng

Cao Bằng is a town in Cao Bằng Province district, Vietnam of about 41,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Thang Hen Lake, Núi Phja Oắc and Hang Pác Bó.

22.6657° N, 106.2579° EPop. 41,112

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km101
Must-see8
Notable53
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cao Bằng

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cao Bằng
  2. Thang Hen Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Nước Haiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Do Not Bike This Roadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Du lịch Xuân Hoà Sơnlake · 45 min
  6. Bảo tàng tỉnh Cao Bằngmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cao Bằng
Today’s loopCao BằngStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cao Bằng?

Thang Hen Lake (lake, about 14 km), Hang Cốc Pó (cave, about 1 km), Đài tưởng niệm các Anh hùng liệt sĩ tỉnh Cao Bằng (heritage site, about 1 km), Bảo tàng tỉnh Cao Bằng (museum, about 5 km), Du lịch Xuân Hoà Sơn (lake, about 8 km), Động Thanh Bình (cave, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cao Bằng?

101 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 1 waterfall, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Cao Bằng?

Ho Chi Minh Statue, about 1 km by road; Tổ dân phố Hợp Giang 4 (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cao Bằng?

Phố Vườn Cam, Thị Xã Cao Bằng, about 1 km by road; Quảng Tây, Trung Quốc (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cao Bằng?

Start in Cao Bằng, visit Thang Hen Lake, then Nước Hai, then Do Not Bike This Road, then Du lịch Xuân Hoà Sơn, then Bảo tàng tỉnh Cao Bằng, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.