If you've only got one day to spare, this tour is your perfect whirlwind adventure through the stunning landscapes and culture of Cao Bang. Hop on a motorbike and get ready to explore the truly unique mountain scenery and natural wonders that make this region so special. This journey gives you a full taste of eastern Cao Bằng, letting you cruise along winding roads that weave through local villages, past vibrant rice paddies, and towering limestone karsts. You won't just be sightseeing, though—you'll also get to enjoy a bit of that famous local hospitality! You'll hit nearly all the major highlights of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark: the majestic Ban Gioc waterfall (the fourth largest border waterfall globally!), the fascinating Angel Eye mountain, the impressive Nguom Ngao cave, the serene Truc Lam buddhist temple, and a peek into traditional craft villages. It's an action-packed day that offers a genuine, unforgettable encounter with the best of Cao Bang.
Tl211, Dam Thuy, Vietnam
7:30am you are picked up at your hotel/homestay by our tour guide/driver. Then stop about 10' at Green Riders House to finalize the motorbike gear (helmet/knee and elbow pads, paperwork, ...) 8am: Tour departure 9am: Take a short walk in Phia Thap incense village, we witness the daily life of Nung ethnic villagers. Later, we stop 10' in Phuc Sen forging village which is filled with the sounds of workers beating and hammering steel as they forge knives using traditional techniques and recycled materials. Thereafter, head to Ban Gioc waterfall, the 4th largest transnational waterfall on earth which is shared by Vietnam and China, upon arrival, we will take a raft to immerse the majesty and beauty of the nature. Later, we have a quick visit to Truc Lam Buddhist temple, enjoy the amazing view of the valley and the waterfall. We have lunch in the near-by restaurant.
Gun Village, Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang, Vietnam
After the lunch, we drive to Nguom Ngao cave or Tiger cave, Nguom Ngao means “Tiger Cave” in the Tay ethnic language. Once entering the cave, you will be amazed at strangely shaped stalactites. Nguom Ngao is home to multiple limestone chambers, floors, stairs, and corridors in various sizes, along with stalactites and stalagmites in diverse shapes such as a coral reef, a ship, a waterfall, an overturned lotus flower, and a terraced field. All give this cave magnificent and fantastic beauty.
Cao Bang, Vietnam
Around 2:30pm, we drive to Mount Angel eye, this mountain is also known as Núi Thủng, meaning a mountain with a through-going hole, which is 50m in diameter and 50m above the ground. The mountain is located in the heart of the valley between Thang Hen Lake complex of the Non Nước Cao Bằng UNESCO Global Geopark, which features a charming landscape with immense grasslands (in dry season) and green lakes (in rainy season). The we return to Cao Bang city, drop you off in your hotel, say goodbye, tour ends.
We can pick up at your hotel in Cao Bang city, or you can gather in our office. Please tell the bus driver/taxi driver to drop you off at Green Riders House (near Bể bơi Nà Cạn)
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