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Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Cao Bằng is a regional capital of 73,549 people in Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam, founded in September 25, 2012.
Why visit Cao Bằng
Townapedia lists 129 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 38 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Cao Bằng
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Cao Bằng
Cao Bằng ([kāw ɓɐ̀ŋ] ) is a former city in northern Vietnam. It is the capital and largest settlement of Cao Bằng Province. It is located on the bank of the Bằng Giang river, and is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from the border with China's Guangxi region. According to the 2019 census, Cao Bằng City has a population of 73,549 people.
From the Wikipedia article Cao Bằng (city) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks129
Đài tưởng niệm các Anh hùng liệt sĩ tỉnh Cao Bằng
Monument and historic site · 0.9 km
117 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Không gian sinh hoạt công cộng, vườn hoa, cây xanh, nơi luyện tập thể thao và không gian văn hóa Hồ Chí Minh
Park
Restaurants and cafes38
Banh Cuon Mrs Lan Fortress
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 km
QL4
Mo-Su 06:00-23:30
Nhà Hàng Mười Dê
Restaurant · Thịt Dê · 1.2 km
037 - Tổ 11 Quốc lộ 4A, Cao Bằng
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Pho of fat Mrs Nga
Restaurant · Vietnamese
Phố Kim Đồng
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
Chay Cao Bang - Lazy Bug (Vegetarian/Vegan)
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.2 km
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
26 more on the map.
History
The area, Cao Bằng (高平; 'high plateau'), was the stronghold of the last years of the Mạc dynasty after their 1592 defeat at the hands of the Trịnh lords, before also being overran in 1677. During the 19th century the area was resistant to the Nguyễn government.
The city is also known for the Battle of Cao Bằng, the first major decisive victory of the Việt Minh against the French Army.
During the Sino-Vietnamese War, Cao Bằng fell for a limited time in Chinese hands.
In October 1950, Cao Bang was liberated and the Cao Bang Town Administrative Committee was established.
During the period 1954–1971, Cao Bang town included the entire Hop Giang ward (today) and the suburban neighborhoods: Tam Trung, Thanh Son, Nà Phia, Tan An.
On August 21, 1971, the Minister of the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 225-TTg on adjusting the administrative boundaries of Hoa An district to expand Cao Bang town on the basis of merging 8 hamlets: Na Lac, Na Chuong, Na Hoang, Na Ga, Na Rua, Na Phia, Na Doong, Mo Muoi and Khuoi Tit in Le Chung commune; 2 hamlets: Hoang Nga and Na Can in Quang Trung commune; Na Keo hamlet in Ngu Lao commune; 5 hamlets: Gia Cung, Na Pe, Na Lum, Thac Thum, Gia Ngam in Vinh Quang commune.
After 1975, Cao Bang town was the capital of Cao Lang province, including 4 sub-areas: Song Bang, Song Hien, Noi Thi, Na Phia.
From the History section of Cao Bằng (city) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay35
MiCasa - Cao Bằng Camping
Motel and hotel · 1.5 km
Đường tránh phường Thục Phán - Tân Giang
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Map of Cao Bằng
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Thị Trấn Nước Hai 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
- Thị Trấn Nguyên Bình 31 km west, about 31 min by car
- Sằng Uỷ 30 km east, about 30 min by car
- Thị Trấn Đông Khê 32 km southeast, about 32 min by car
- Thị Trấn Xuân Hoà 32 km northwest, about 32 min by car
- Thị Trấn Trùng Khánh 33 km northeast, about 33 min by car
- Vân Tùng 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Thị Trấn Tĩnh Túc 38 km west, about 38 min by car
- Hạ Hiệu 49 km southwest, about 49 min by car
- Thị Trấn Thất Khê 51 km southeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cao Bằng skyline, [Tycho] talk , http://shansov.net, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hợp Giang, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (2), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Hợp Giang, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (4), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Hợp Giang, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (3), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Hợp Giang, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (1), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Sông Bằng, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Sông Bằng, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (1), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Khối 3, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Khối 3, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (1), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Khối 3, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (3), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Khối 3, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio (2), trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Khối 5, Sông Bằng, tp. Cao Bằng, Cao Bằng, Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Ảnh nhà khối 12 trường THPT thành phố Cao Bằng, Đoàn trường THPT thành phố Cao Bằng, CC BY 4.0
- Tp Cao Bang, Caobang Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Song Bang giang, tp Caobang , Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Cau BangGiang ,tp Cao bang, Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- K3, tp Caobang, Vietnam - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Cao Bang Bus Station 2012 - panoramio, 黃逸樂（世界首窮）, CC BY 3.0
- Duong 3-thang 10.tp Cao Bang.vn - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- Coenochilus striatus Westwood, 1873 (14462744152), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gametis bealiae (Gory & Percheron, 1833) (8979944845), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Neocollyris (Isocollyris) auripennis (W.Horn, 1902) (10211828564), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tricondyla (Tricondyla) stricticeps Chaudoir, 1864 (10270837406), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Neocollyris (Leptocollyris) linearis linearis (Schmidt-Goebel, 1846) (10184499983), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Neocollyris (Leptocollyris) variitarsis variitarsis (Chaudoir, 1860) (9996818813), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mimela specularis Ohaus, 1902 (23952282233), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gilletianus reichei (Harold, 1859) (15857504535), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Callistethus plagiicollis Fairmaire, 1886 (24240444024), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Popillia cyanea Hope, 1831 (24699274666), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Heterobostrychus hamatipennis (Lesne, 1895) Male (28927935041), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mimela rectangular Lin, 1990 (24183734474), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anomala viridisericea Ohaus F. (1905) (24143912774), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tetraserica pinjiangensis Liu et al., 2014 (32599539183), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colobicus gigas Grouvelle, 1908 (26915605321), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anomala praecoxalis Ohaus, 1914 (30505960045), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Teuchestes analis Fabricius, 1787 (15808324701), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Euselates (Euselates) ornata (Saunders, 1852) (14484358263), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colobicus parilis Pascoe, 1860 (26349932163), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Catharsius molossus (Linné, 1758) male (15981329952), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Catharsius molossus (Linné, 1758) male lateral view (15796248007), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
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