We skipped Hà Giang/Sapa and headed to Cao Bằng — one of the quietest, most underrated regions in northern Vietnam.Over three days, we explored Angel Eye Mountain, the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the peaceful Phong Nam Valley. This isn’t a place with tourist crowds or flashy sights — just winding roads, dramatic karst mountains, and a rhythm that slows you down in the best way.If you're planning a Vietnam itinerary or just curious about what it's like to travel this far north, we hope this gives you a glimpse of what makes Cao Bằng so memorable.🔖 Related Videos:🎥 2 Days in Ba Bể National Park 🎥 Our Full Vietnam Playlist: 📍 📌 Key Highlights / Chapters 00:00 Intro — Why Cao Bằng? 00:48 Getting There from Ba Bể 01:38 Exploring the Town of Cao Bằng 03:29 Angel Eye Mountain (Núi Mắt Thần) 07:49 Ban Gioc Waterfall (Bản Giốc) 11:13 Phong Nam Valley🎵 Music licensed from #Uppbeat; License code: GX2WFVV65BPZJPEW; License code: TGU0UQF1WJ3VE3Z8; License code: UYKTZPE0MGRTU05G; License code: P7FVV97IISVTQUKR; License code: FTEMZNAOS6AJL2VI
He was asking you where you are from and then mentioned «Thái Bình» because he noticed the number plate on your motorbike and recognized it as being from that province in Vietnam.
Would you go this far north? Or have you been before? Let me know what you'd pick — Hà Giang or Cao Bằng.
👇 And if you want to see more from northern Vietnam, there’s more coming soon.