Halong Location | North Eastern Vietnam |
Phone Code | +84 |
Police Emergency | Phone No:113 |
Fire Emergency | Phone No: 114 |
Ambulance | Phone No: 115 |
Hanoi - Cao Bang Travel | 6 - 6.5 hour drive |
The city alone is worth a wander, especially its large riverside market, and sunset in Cao Bang is an event, best viewed from the bridge or walking along the riverside promenade. From here, you can watch water buffalos grazing and locals paddling low skills to bring their produce to market. You can let yourself relax by the famed Ban Gioc Waterfall northwest of town, one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world.
Northwest of Cao Bang is the Pac Bo Caves where Ho Chi Minh hid out upon returning from China. On designated days, usually on weekend mornings, you are sure to come across hill tribe markets in the towns outside of Cao Bang (on your way to Pac Bo or Ban Gioc) a photographer’s dream.
If want to avoid the rush and stuffy city, you should spend sometimes in Cao Bang.
Cao Bang connects directly north of Hanoi on Route 3. Local buses leave from the Long Bien Station and are pretty uncomfortable. Or you can go by motorbike or hired car. The road is quite nice and the view from Ba Be is spectacular.