Enjoy the whole landscape of Cao Bang on a spring trip at the beginning of the year

Cao Bang is a land rich in revolutionary historical relics, many tourist attractions, and natural scenery, attracting a large number of visitors to explore.

Ban Gioc Waterfall in the first days of the new year. Video: Vu Nguyen Flycam

Ban Gioc Waterfall Ban Gioc Waterfall is located on the Vietnam - China border, it is also the fourth largest waterfall in the world among the waterfalls located on the border between countries. Ban Gioc Waterfall is located on the flow of Quay Son River. From Ngoc Khe commune, the river flows through Dinh Phong and Chi Vien communes, when reaching Dam Thuy commune, the river winds around the foot of Co Muong mountain, then passes through the fields of Dam Thuy, through the corn fields on Ban Gioc, returns to the border and splits into many branches. The riverbed there suddenly drops about 35 m, forming Ban Gioc Waterfall. Ban Gioc Waterfall has long become a tourist symbol of Cao Bang, tourists come to this border area because of the captivating beauty of the waterfall. The distance from Cao Bang city to Ban Gioc Waterfall is more than 80km long, recently it has been paved with asphalt, making it convenient to travel, so in early spring it welcomes tourists from all over. Pac Bo Cave Pac Bo is located in the mountains, a wild but majestic land, but also picturesque and full of the colors of history. This is the place associated with important historical events of the Vietnamese people in the resistance war against America and France.

Lenin stream in Pac Bo. Photo: Tan Van. — Lenin stream in Pac Bo, Cao Bang. Photo: Tan Van.

Pac Bo is famous for its clear streams, long stretches of primeval forests, rugged rocky mountains and fertile valley fields. Coming to Pac Bo is considered a journey back to the roots, back to the heroic historical land. Khuoi Ky Stone Village , the ancient stone village of Khuoi Ky (Trung Khanh district) has an ancient beauty. The unique architecture looks like defensive "fortresses". Located only 2.5km from Ban Gioc waterfall, the hundred-year-old ancient stone village is a place not to be missed. According to many historical documents, Khuoi Ky stone village appeared from around 1594 - 1677, when the Mac Dynasty established the capital in Cao Bang, built citadels for defense, and stone stilt houses were built like "fortresses".

Hundred-year-old stone village Khuoi Ky. Photo: Tung Dinh.

Nguom Ngao Cave In the same year, on the way to Khuoi Ky, visitors go about 1km further to reach Nguom Ngao Cave - the most beautiful natural cave in Cao Bang. Nguom Ngao Cave, also known as Ngao Cave, was discovered in 1921 and opened for tourism in 1996. Nguom Ngao Cave - this cave of amazing beauty is hidden in a majestic mountain. Because it has only recently been opened for tourism, this cave still retains its pristine, unique beauty. Nguom Ngao in the Tay language means "cave" and "Ngao" means "tiger". Nguom Ngao means "tiger cave" because word of mouth has it that in the past, there were many tigers living in the cave.

Tourists flock to visit Nguom Ngao Cave. Photo: Tan Van.

Ma Phuc Pass Ma Phuc is the most beautiful pass in Cao Bang province, a check-in location that makes travel enthusiasts amazed. The pass is the natural boundary between Hoa An and Quang Hoa districts, Ma Phuc Pass also conquers many people with its rare majestic beauty. About 3.5 km long and 700m high (above sea level), the name Ma Phuc originated from ancient times when the terrain here was so rugged that horses had to kneel (kneeling horses).

The Ma Phuc Pass is breathtakingly beautiful. Photo: Son Tung.

Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is currently one of the famous addresses with attractive ancient design. Located about 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall, although it has not been built for a long time, it has become a famous tourist destination. This is the first pagoda built in the northern border of the Fatherland. In June 2013, the pagoda was started at Phia Nham mountain.

Constructions at Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda. Photo: Tan Van.

The items of Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda such as Tam Quan, Bodhisattva statue tower, Tam Bao, ancestor house... are built in the traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architectural style. There is also a temple to worship the hero Nung Tri Cao - a character, a cultural symbol of Cao Bang in the 11th century. The project is built on an area of 2 hectares, facing the vast space of land, sky, mountains and hills.

Van Tan - Laodong.vn

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