Gioc Rung, a small village in Dinh Phong Commune, Cao Bang Province, provides visitors with a peaceful stop to explore some of the province’s most famous natural landmarks, including Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave.
Gioc Rung Village is located about eight kilometers from the former center of Trung Khanh Town. Surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush greenery, its peaceful setting makes it an appealing stop for travelers exploring the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark.
The village offers a vibrant natural experience, with scenery that changes throughout the day. Sunrise casts gentle light over the misty river, midday provides clear views of the surrounding peaks, and sunset colors the sky in warm hues.
From Gioc Rung, visitors can easily access several of Cao Bang’s top attractions within 20 kilometers, including Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Cao Vit Gibbon Species and Habitat Conservation Area, and Ban Viet Lake. These sites, connected by the emerald water of the Quay Son River, create a rich journey through the province’s natural and cultural highlights.
Cao Bang, located in northeastern Vietnam and sharing over 300 kilometers of border with China, is known for its rugged terrain and diverse ecosystems. The province features stunning mountains, vast cave systems, and many rivers and lakes, making it a top destination for eco-tourism and adventure travel.
Cao Bang offers distinct seasonal experiences. From June to September, the rainy season brings powerful flows to the Ban Gioc Waterfall, creating dramatic cascades and mist. August and September are particularly scenic, as rice terraces ripen to a golden hue, adding vibrant color to the landscape.
From October to May, the dry season features cooler temperatures and calmer, clearer rivers. October is perfect for those wanting to see the waterfall along with harvest season scenery. In November and December, wild sunflowers and buckwheat flowers blossom, while March is the season of pear blossoms.
Morning and evening temperatures in the mountains can fall to 15-16 degrees Celsius, so visitors riding motorbikes should bring warm clothing and rain gear.
