3 days, 2 nightsThe full picture
Nature, history and craft villages in one trip.
Travel style
Culture & crafts
For travellers who want to understand the people of Cao Bang: crafts, festivals, history and highland food.
Start with these itineraries
3 days, 2 nights
4 days, 3 nightsThe classic Cao Bang Loop
The full eastern loop, village nights and time to walk.
Ban Gioc in a day
Short on time and want the biggest sights, sleeping in the provincial centre.
Culture & crafts
Why Cao Bang suits you
- The Quang Uyen craft cluster: Phuc Sen blacksmiths, Phia Thap incense, handmade paper, yin-yang roof tiles.
- Then singing of the Tay and Nung, inscribed by UNESCO in 2019.
- Special National Relic Sites: Pac Bo, Tran Hung Dao Forest and the 1950 Border Victory.
- Long Tong and the Quang Uyen firecracker-head festival in early spring.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try making incense or paper?
Some families in Phia Thap and Phuc Sen are happy to show you; ask politely and buy something to support them.
When are the festivals?
Many take place in the first and second lunar months; see the Agenda for this year’s dates.
Want to adjust this trip?Ask the Cao Bang assistant about distances, seasons and places to stay – free.
Where to stay on the waySuggested areas; contact places directly – we take no bookings.