List of things to do in Bac Kan Vietnam I have experienced

I. Bac Kan location

Bac Kan Province is in Northeast Vietnam, about 169 kilometers far from Hanoi Capital City and adjacent to Cao Bang, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang provinces, which are also favorite destinations for tourists from all over the world. The total area of the attraction is 4.795,54 square kilometers. Bac Kan Vietnam is the home of Kinh and six other ethnic minorities. Each of them has a specific culture and activities for your discovery.

Besides the diversity in culture, the province is known for a lot of tourist attractions such as Ba Be National Park, Ba Be Lake - one in the top 20 largest fresh lakes in the world, Puong Grotto,...

II. Best time to visit Bac Kan

The climate in Bac Kan is typical of the tropical monsoon climate. It is cool and fresh around the year with an average temperature of 22°C, so you can visit the place at any season. There are two main seasons in the province: the rainy one from May to October and the dry one from November to the next April. Each season has its own beauty for your discovery. Especially, from May to July, the landscape reaches its peak of beauty.

III. How to get to Bac Kan ?

It takes about four hours to move from Hanoi Capital City to Bac Kan Province. Foreign tourists are supposed to catch a coach car to travel to the destination. Most of them gather at My Dinh coach station and time is available around the day. In Bac Kan, you can follow the tour guide or hire a motorbike to discover the land by yourself. If you are not familiar with Vietnamese transportation, it is better to have a trustworthy tourism agency to make the itinerary for your experience.

IV. Top attractions in Bac Kan

1. Pac Ngoi Village - The home of Tay ethnic minority

Pac Ngoi Village is in Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District. It is the home of the Tay ethnic minority. Traditional stilt houses are located alongside Leng River, next to Ba Be Lake. Some of them still keep the original unique architecture, but many have been modernized for convenience. Most of the locals provide tourism services and contribute to the local tourism development. You will stay overnight in these houses and take part in many activities such as boating, trekking,...

2. Kim Hy Nature Reserve - The discovery of endangered flora and fauna

The nature reserve is 14000 hectares from Vu Muon Commune, Cao Son in Bach Thong district to Luong Thuong, An Tinh, Con Minh in Na Ri district. It is known for the diversity in fauna and flora, many of which are in danger of extinction. Especially, the area is the home of many kinds of bats. Kim Hy Nature Reserve is also rich in mineral resources, especially gold. It is really a favorite destination for tourists who love challenging discovery.

3. ATK Bac Kan - Vietnamese's sense of patriotism displayed

ATK Bac Kan is a historical place which is also called "Vietnam Revoluntary Capital" in the period fighting against the enemy from 1946 to 1954. In difficulty, Ho Chi Minh President had decided to move to the place. There is still the stilt house where he held the conference to find out the strategy against the enemy, contributing to the victory of the country.

4. Ao Tien (Fairy) Pond - The charming scenery hidden among mountain landscapes

Ao Tien is a small lake in three hectares, located on the top of a mountain, next to Ba Be Lake Vietnam. Surrounded by a tropical forest, it has a cool and fresh atmosphere. Legend said that some fairies had taken a bath and then played chess there. The water is always blue and quiet, reflects the image of mountains and sky above. The lake is also the home of many kinds of aquatic fauna and flora.

5. Puong Cave - A masterpiece of nature for an exciting adventure

Puong Cave is in Cao Thuong Commune, Ba Be district. It is a two-mouth cave, 300 meters long, and 20 meters high. Joining a boat tour to discover the cave is also one of the must-have things to do in Bac Kan. There are a lot of vertical stone columns and stalactites in different sizes and colors reflecting on the water. They have been formed since Nang River went through the heart of Lung Nham limestone mountain. Thanks to the natural light, granite outcrops have recently been discovered outside the cave mouth. You can take a boat to discover alongside the river and travel through the cave.

6. Ba Be Lake - Take a boat tour to admire the full-range landscapes surrounding

Ba Be Lake is located at the center of Ba Be National Park, at the height of 150 meters above the sea water level and 70 meters far from Bac Kan City center. It is considered as one of the most beautiful and unique natural landscapes in Vietnam.
The lake was formed when many limestone mountain and cave ranges collapsed million years ago. It is 500 hectares large with a lot of nice islets rising from the water. On visiting the place, you can see a hundred kinds of fresh fish living there.