Cao Bằng (listen) is a 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 30km away from the border with China.
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. During the 19th century the area was resistant to the Nguyen government.
The city is also known for the Battle of Cao Bang, the first major decisive victory of the Viet Minh against the French Army.
Every year, when new wild forest vegetables season comes, my younger sister, who lives in the northern province of Cao Bằng, sends me a package of the wild greens, a dear gift for us because we like it so much.
We stayed at the Cao Bằng Ecohouse -- located in the middle of lively Cao Bằng City -- which offers food, drinks and motorcycle rental services, all in one! ... Our journey through Cao Bằng Province was more than just a scenic getaway—it was a.
Supporting the two countries' localities, especially border provinces, in conducting exchanges and cooperation, and highly valuing the achievements of mechanisms such as the spring meeting between the ...
CAO BẰNG — Nguyễn Thị Hương has real peace of mind when she sees her students happily wash their hands with clean water ... in Cao Bằng most affected by Typhoon Yagi ... Cao Bằng suffered significant losses.