Cao Bang tourism is moving towards green and becoming a key economic sector.

Identifying tourism development as a key and breakthrough task, Cao Bang is continuing to implement many synchronous solutions, gradually spreading the image of "Cao Bang Mountains and Rivers" strongly, becoming an attractive destination on the tourism map of Vietnam and the world.

In the period of 2021 - 2025, the key tourism development program has been promoted by Cao Bang province, creating a clear shift: infrastructure has been invested, tourism products have become increasingly diverse and unique. The tourism product "Non nuoc Cao Bang" has gradually become a widespread brand; the whole province is estimated to welcome 7.8 million visitors (an increase of more than 53% compared to the period of 2016 - 2020), total revenue from tourism reached about 5,500 billion VND, an increase of more than 3 times compared to before.

Cao Bang is becoming a favorite destination for tourists, with trekking tours through winding roads and camping among wild and majestic mountains and forests.

Cao Bang is becoming a favorite destination for international tourists, with tours that include trekking through winding roads, camping in the middle of wild mountains and forests, preparing and enjoying traditional dishes, or listening to the sounds of Tinh zither and Then singing resounding in the mountains and forests of Viet Bac. Experiential tourism helps international tourists explore more deeply the culture and unique identity of the local community.

Ms. Eloise (French tourist) shared: “In Cao Bang, I found the scenery very beautiful. Unfortunately, when we arrived here, we saw that the storm destroyed many villages, as well as many bridges. However, the experience here was still wonderful. Yesterday, we rented a motorbike to go up the mountain and see the waterfall. The nature here is really beautiful, the food is also very unique and delicious, for example, banh cuon, pho, banh xeo...”.

Since the beginning of the year, the number of tourists to Cao Bang is estimated at more than 2.5 million, an increase of 56% over the same period last year; of which, international visitors are nearly 96,000, an increase of nearly 150%; total tourism revenue is estimated at more than 2,500 billion VND.

Not only possessing majestic natural landscapes, Cao Bang is also a land rich in revolutionary traditions with famous landmarks such as Lenin stream, Karl Marx mountain or Tran Hung Dao forest - where the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army was established in 1944... all of which are attractive destinations. In recent times, the locality has gradually applied digital technology in promoting and exploiting tourism such as automatic commentary systems, 3D exhibition spaces to help visitors have more vivid experiences while still preserving the original value of the relics.

Mr. Luu Trong Hinh - Chairman of Truong Ha Commune People's Committee said: "In the coming period, we focus on developing trade, services and tourism. For Pac Bo relic site in particular and neighboring areas in general, the commune has included in the Resolution of the Party Congress of this term the construction of a commercial and service tourism area, focusing on historical tourism, community tourism and indigenous tourism. We will also learn from other localities and coordinate with our neighbor China to attract more international tourists".

One of the three key programs identified in the Resolution of the 20th Cao Bang Provincial Party Congress (term 2025-2030) is to prioritize tourism development, aiming to become a spearhead economic sector, accounting for an increasingly high proportion in the economic structure.

According to Mr. Ly Dao Huy - representative of a tourism business in Cao Bang, despite its great potential, the local tourism industry still has many "bottlenecks" that need to be resolved such as limited transport infrastructure, undiversified tourism products, unprofessional services, lack of human resources and inadequate promotion work.

"In recent years, the province has paid attention to investing in roads, but every rainy and stormy season, landslides and flash floods often occur, affecting tourism. We hope to receive support in preferential loans, and open more training courses for tourism personnel, tour guides, photographers, cooks, etc. to make Cao Bang's image more beautiful and more attractive to tourists," said Mr. Ly Dao Huy.

Not only possessing majestic natural landscapes, Cao Bang is also a land rich in revolutionary traditions with famous landmarks such as Lenin stream, Karl Marx mountain or Tran Hung Dao forest - where the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army was established in 1944... all are attractive destinations, becoming "red addresses" for educating revolutionary traditions.

One of the three key programs identified in the Resolution of the 20th Cao Bang Provincial Party Congress (term 2025-2030) is to prioritize tourism development, aiming to become a spearhead economic sector, accounting for an increasingly high proportion in the economic structure. Cao Bang focuses on developing specific products such as: geological tourism associated with the "Non Nuoc Cao Bang" Global Geopark; historical - cultural tourism at revolutionary relics and famous landscapes such as Ban Gioc waterfall, Pac Bo, Mat Than Nui; community tourism, agricultural tourism, ecological tourism and mountain resorts. The locality also encourages the mobilization of diverse social resources to invest in the Ban Gioc - Duc Thien waterfall landscape area, key tourist areas and high-class resorts, aiming for synchronous and high-quality infrastructure and services.

In the period of 2021 - 2025, the key tourism development program was promoted by Cao Bang province, creating a clear change: infrastructure was invested, tourism products were increasingly diverse and unique.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Trung - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Cao Bang province said: "In the period of 2026-2030, Cao Bang aims to turn tourism - services into a spearhead economic sector, contributing greatly to GRDP. The focus is on developing a variety of green and sustainable tourism products associated with the Global Geopark, community tourism, ecology and resorts. We hope that the Central Government will pay attention to investing in strategic transport infrastructure, especially highways and national highways connecting tourist destinations; have specific mechanisms and policies to attract large investors, support preferential capital for businesses and the community; at the same time, strengthen promotion and advertising at the national and international levels to spread the Cao Bang tourism brand".

Since the beginning of the year, the number of tourists to Cao Bang is estimated at more than 2.5 million (up 56% over the same period last year), of which international visitors are nearly 96,000 (up nearly 150%); total tourism revenue is estimated at more than 2,500 billion VND. Despite being affected by the weather, Cao Bang tourism has maintained a stable growth rate, contributing positively to the local socio-economic development. At the same time, it is affirmed that tourism is gradually becoming a key economic sector of Cao Bang, a driving force and lever for the locality to continue to develop and elevate the brand "Non nuoc Cao Bang" on the tourism map of Vietnam and the world.

According to VOV

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/du-lich-cao-bang-huong-toi-xanh-va-la-nganh-kinh-te-mui-nhon-20251106085543686.htm