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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKhau C\u1ed1c Tr\u00e0 Pass – a famous highlight on the journey to explore western Cao B\u1eb1ng<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most striking highlights of this route is Khau C\u1ed1c Tr\u00e0 Pass, a 15-level zigzagging ascent that challenges drivers while rewarding them with magnificent views of mountains and forests. The region\u2019s natural beauty transforms with the seasons: white plum blossoms in early spring, pear flowers in mid-spring, and fiery kapok and tung blossoms later in the season. In autumn, golden rice terraces ripple across the hillsides, creating a poetic contrast with the rugged mountain backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the area\u2019s scenic spots, Th\u00f4n L\u1ed1m Lake and H\u1ed5 Nh\u1ea3y Stream stand out for their tranquil, harmonious blend of water and mountains. The G\u00e2m River, originating from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China), flows through Cao B\u1eb1ng toward Tuy\u00ean Quang Province. Its jade-green waters weave gracefully between towering peaks and terraced fields, offering both scenic charm and a source of local culinary treasures. The river is home to the region\u2019s prized \u201cfive freshwater specialties\u201d, Anh V\u0169 fish (once reserved for the kings), green hemibagrus, hemibagrus guttatus, bagrid catfish, and goby fish, all delicacies beloved by locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Western Cao B\u1eb1ng is also a vibrant mosaic of ethnic cultures. Each community from the T\u00e0y and N\u00f9ng to the M\u00f4ng, Dao, S\u00e1n Ch\u1ec9, and L\u00f4 L\u00f4, preserves its unique customs, architecture, cuisine, and festivals. Traditional stilt houses, ethnic dishes, folk dances, and colorful festivals invite travelers to explore and experience the depth of local heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourists interact with local ethnic communities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In B\u1ea3o L\u1ea1c Town, the famous B\u1ea3o L\u1ea1c Market Fair serves as a cultural crossroad for ethnic minorities. Held every five days on the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th days of the lunar month, the market bursts with vibrant colors and lively sounds. Locals dressed in their finest traditional attire, Hmong women in flared embroidered skirts, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 and S\u00e1n Ch\u1ec9 women in red and black costumes, and T\u00e0y and N\u00f9ng women in indigo headscarves, gather to trade, meet friends, and celebrate community life. The market offers a variety of local specialties such as bamboo shoots, forest vegetables, honey, and handwoven brocade, which make for unique and meaningful souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The B\u1ea3o L\u1ea1c Night Market adds another lively dimension to local tourism and nightlife. Held every Saturday, it features folk performances and traditional music such as Then<\/em>, Sli<\/em>, L\u01b0\u1ee3n<\/em>, and N\u00e0ng \u1edbi<\/em> songs, giving visitors a deeper appreciation of the area\u2019s cultural richness. Visitors can also savor regional delicacies like fermented pork, smoked sausages, th\u1eafng c\u1ed1 (horse stew), sweet rice cakes, and ant egg cakes, each offering a taste of authentic mountain life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its majestic natural scenery and distinctive ethnic cultures, western Cao B\u1eb1ng promises travelers not only an unforgettable journey but also a meaningful experience of Vietnam\u2019s northern highlands. These attractions contribute to the preservation and sustainable development of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, a landscape where nature, heritage, and culture come together in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourism Information Technology Center<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (TITC) – The western region of Cao B\u1eb1ng Province is home to numerous historical sites, scenic landscapes, and a rich […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":11661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[218],"tags":[302,1924,1241],"class_list":["post-11658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourist-attractions","tag-cao-bang-2","tag-explore","tag-western"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dantoc.vietnamtourism.gov.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z3767642980655_37911661e4fccdc1e13cc78f82a48f3c-1024x714.jpg\")
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