Northeast · Vietnam
Cao Bang (Ban Gioc)
Photo: Lê Minh Phát · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Region bordering China, Ban Gioc Waterfall and spectacular karst landscapes.
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November, December, January
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July, August
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Cao Bang, on the Chinese border in northeastern Vietnam, remains one of the country's least visited regions despite spectacular karst scenery still largely untouched by mass tourism.
Ban Gioc waterfall
Ban Gioc waterfall, on the border with China, is considered one of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia and one of the continent's few cross-border waterfalls.
Ba Be Lake and minorities
Ba Be Lake, Vietnam's largest natural lake, and the surrounding ethnic minority villages round out a region still preserved from mass tourism.
Cao Bang is 6-7 hours by road from Hanoi; September to November offers the best water flow at Ban Gioc waterfall, after the summer rainy season.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cao Bang (Ban Gioc)?
The best months are November, December, January.
When should you avoid Cao Bang (Ban Gioc)?
Avoid the wettest months: July, August.