Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam · Asia
Cao Bằng sits on the route: 25 minutes from Thị Trấn Nước Hai, 50km from Nguom Ngao Cave.
Cao Bằng is a town located in Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam. With a population of 73,549, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Cao Bằng sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cao Bằng to your route.
Cao Bằng ([kāw ɓɐ̀ŋ] ) is a city in northern Vietnam. It is the capital and largest settlement of Cao Bằng Province. It is located on the bank of the Bằng Giang river, and is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from the border with China's Guangxi region. According to the 2019 census, Cao Bằng City has a population ofRead more
73,549 people.
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Cao Bằng is located in Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 22.6657 latitude, 106.2579 longitude.
Cao Bằng has a population of approximately 73,549 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
A 1,931-metre summit in Phja Oac–Phja Den National Park where a paved road climbs through moss forest and abandoned French-era villas into near-permanent cloud. Frost and occasional snow occur in midwinter.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A 2,144-metre limestone cave near Ban Gioc Falls, discovered in 1921 and opened to visitors in 1996, with lit walkways past lotus-shaped and terraced flowstone formations. It pairs naturally with the waterfall five kilometres away.
50 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
Southeast Asia's largest transnational waterfall spanning the Vietnam-China border, cascading across layered limestone.
52 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
Asia's largest transnational waterfall straddling the China-Vietnam border, cascading 70 meters in multiple tiers amid lush karst scenery.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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