Survey Conducted to Develop Tourism Programs Connecting UNESCO Global Geoparks

From 2–3 August 2026, the Management Board of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark conducted a field survey of heritage sites, stopover locations, and prospective partner establishments along Experience Route No. 5 to support the development of tourism programs connecting UNESCO Global Geoparks.

UNESCO Global Geopark Korat Completes Its First Revalidation Mission

From 20–24 July 2026, Korat UNESCO Global Geopark (Thailand) welcomed a team of UNESCO evaluators for its first revalidation mission to assess the geopark's continued compliance with the criteria for UNESCO Global Geopark designation.

Special Exhibition “Viet Nam Doc Lap Newspaper and the Development Journey of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press” and Scientific Seminar “Viet Nam Doc Lap Newspaper – Historical Value and Aspirations for Development in the New Era”

On the afternoon of 30 July 2026, at the Cao Bang Provincial Convention Centre, the People's Committee of Cao Bang Province, in collaboration with the Vietnam Press Museum, the Vietnam Journalists Association, and Nhan Dan Newspaper, organized the special exhibition “Viet Nam Doc Lap Newspaper and the Development Journey of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press” together with the scientific seminar “Viet Nam Doc Lap Newspaper – Historical Value and Aspirations for Development in the New Era.”

Connecting Music with Cultural Tourism in the UNESCO Global Geopark

Visitors to the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark are captivated not only by its spectacular landscapes but also by the rich cultural heritage embodied in the melodies of Then singing and the resonant sounds of the Tinh lute. Here, music is more than a performance—it is an integral part of the visitor experience, where emotions are guided by traditional melodies. This unique cultural asset is creating new opportunities for Cao Bang to strengthen the connection between music, tourism, and cultural heritage.

Witnesses of an Ancient Ocean in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

Amid the majestic limestone mountains of Cao Bang today, few visitors realize that this landscape was once part of a vast ancient sea hundreds of millions of years ago. Fossils of corals, brachiopods, ammonoids, crinoids, and fusulinids preserved within the rock layers are not only remnants of prehistoric life but also remarkable witnesses to the extraordinary transformation of an ancient ocean into towering mountains. These fossils preserve an invaluable record of Earth's geological history and evolution through deep time.

Dam Thuy Enhances the Appeal of Heritage Destinations

Home to eight heritage sites within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, Dam Thuy Commune is one of the localities with the highest concentration of heritage sites in the geopark. Featuring outstanding geological, landscape, and cultural values, the area plays an important role in the journey of domestic and international visitors exploring the mountainous border region of Cao Bang.

Towards a Distinctive Tourism Hub of the Northeast Region

Implementing the breakthrough strategy for sustainable tourism and service development during the 2021–2025 period, Cao Bang has paid attention to tourism planning, infrastructure investment, improving transportation connections between tourism areas and attractions, and upgrading tourism facilities.

A One-Day Experience on the Western Tourism Route

As part of the journey to explore the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, the western tourism route “Experience Phja Oac – The Mountain of Transformation” offers visitors unique and memorable experiences. Within just one day, travellers can immerse themselves in pristine nature, experience the peaceful lifestyle of highland communities, and discover indigenous cultural values preserved through generations.

Survey Conducted to Support Heritage Protection Zoning in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

From 24 July to 3 August 2026, the Management Board of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, in collaboration with the Karst and Geological Heritage Centre, the Centre for Applied Research on Geology, Heritage and Environment, and the People's Committees of communes and wards including Nguyen Hue, Hanh Phuc, Kim Dong, Nung Tri Cao, Thuc Phan, and Tan Giang, conducted a field survey to support the investigation and zoning of heritage protection areas within the expanded area of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, as well as the editing and integration of the geopark's mapping system.

A Journey to Discover the Natural and Cultural Values of Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

 Rather than making a striking impression at first glance, the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark captivates visitors in its own distinctive way: quietly, profoundly, and memorably. Every journey through the Geopark is not only a passage across magnificent landscapes but also an exploration of the Earth's geological history and the rich cultural heritage of the ethnic communities in northeastern Vietnam.