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As Vietnam’s second UNESCO World Geopark since 2018, Cao Bang highlights stunning landscapes and a strong sense of local identity. Aside from the scenery, you'll be drawn to its unique cuisine, daily life in ethnic minority villages (Tay, Dzao, Nung, Lo Lo, H'mong, San Chi, etc.), and the fact that it's still “less touristy”, which makes it both a peaceful getaway and a rewarding stop for adventure travelers.

Cao Bang Loop is a little-known treasure; it rivals the Sapa and Ha Giang loops in the adventure it offers and serves as a peaceful getaway from city life. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience amidst nature in Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfall is the place to visit. This is the largest natural waterfall in Vietnam and an experience that will leave a mark of nature on you. Ban Gioc Falls was named one of the 21 most stunning waterfalls in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2024, cementing its status as a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Recently, Lonely Planet, a prestigious Australian travel magazine, announced 7 destinations that you must definitely visit in Southeast Asia for this summer 2024. Surprisingly, in this list there is a candidate from Vietnam, which is Cao Bang in 3rd place after Siargao and Amed.

Phong Nam Valley may not appear on every Vietnam travel list, but it holds everything that makes Cao Bang special. It has the gentle, authentic beauty that many travelers miss when they only focus on bigger names like Sapa or Ha Giang.

While the Ha Giang Loop (around 380 km) is celebrated for vertical cliffs and adrenaline-fueled riding, the Cao Bang Loop is defined by diversity. Stretching over roughly 338 km, the route unfolds through a constantly changing landscape, from powerful border waterfalls and hidden stone villages to wide green valleys and jagged limestone peaks.

Hidden in a quiet valley of Cao Bang, Pac Bo Cave is a place where history and nature blend beautifully. This is where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked after returning to Vietnam in the early 1940s, surrounded by emerald streams, limestone peaks, and forests that feel untouched by time. Today, Pac Bo remains one of northern Vietnam’s most peaceful destinations, ideal for travelers seeking both scenic landscapes and meaningful cultural stories. If you’re planning a trip to Cao Bang, this guide will show you exactly what to see, when to visit, and how to make the most of your journey to Pac Bo Cave.