Cao Bang city
The provincial town used as a base before heading out.
7 travellers mentioned local-checkedCao Bang
Best season Posts flag heavy rain in the northern rainy season around July. · 9 tips · 8 checked by a local · counted from 300 traveller posts & comments
Where to stay
What to do
The Cao Bang loop
Multi-day riding loop through mountains, quiet roads and villages.
58 travellers mentioned local-checkedBan Gioc waterfall
Wide multi-tiered waterfall on the China border, the main draw.
44 travellers mentioned local-checkedAngel Eye mountain
A hole through a mountain; called a trip highlight, few people there.
4 travellers mentioned local-checkedWorth knowing
Everyone rides a motorbike
Almost all reports do the loop by rented motorbike.
13 travellers mentioned local-checkedTours if you do not ride
Jeep, cycle and easy-rider tours exist for non-riders.
5 travellers mentioned local-checkedVery few tourists
Described as far quieter and less touristy than Ha Giang.
3 travellers mentioned local-checkedRain
Riders describe heavy rain making mountain roads hard.
Traps to avoid
Riding without a licence
Riders without a licence report police checkpoints and fines.
3 travellers mentioned local-checkedNearby — often compared
Deciding where to go? Travellers often weigh Cao Bang against nearby: Hanoi · Ninh Binh · Ha Long & Cat Ba · Sapa · Ha Giang