Bac Kan Province
BAC KAN PROVINCE
Capital: Bac Kan Town
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), H'Mong, Tay, Dao
Highlights: ATK Tunnels, Ba Be Lake and National Park
BAC KAN ATTRACTIONS
Puong Cave
Puong Cave located on the Nang River, 5km from the town of Ba Be District, was created by the river's current as it flowed next to the base of the Lung Nham Mountains, which are a chain of limestone mountains. The cave is about 200m long, with an average height of 25 to 30m. Sailing in the dim light of the cave on a small boat, you can see various strange stalactites at the entrance. Thousands of bats live inside.
BAC KAN ATTRACTIONS
Ba Be Lake
Travelling along National Highway 3 from Ha Noi through Thai Nguyen Province to Bac Kan Town, then 56km further to the north past to the town of Ra Market, you will reach Ba Be Lake.
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IDD code: 84 - 281
Bac Kan Banks
Agribank
Phung Chi Kien Ward, Bac Kan Town
Tel: 880 560, Fax: 870 219
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IDD code: 84 - 281
Medical Services
Bac Kan General Hospital
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Ward, Bac Kan Town. Tel: 870 040
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IDD code: 84 - 281
Bac Kan Transportation : Bus
Bac Kan Town is 168km from Ha Noi.
Ba Be Lakes is 240km from Ha Noi. Most vis¬itors go to Ba Be Lakes from Ha Noi by vehi¬cle.
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IDD code:84 – 281
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BAC KAN ATTRACTIONS
Ba Be National Park
Ba Be National Park is one of the most valuable natural resources in the North. It is 250km north of Ha Noi. Located in Ba Be District, the park covers a vast area including Nam Mau Commune and a part of three communes of Khang Ninh, Cao Thuong and Cao Tri.
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Dau Dang Waterfall
Dau Dang Waterfall is located where the Nang River enters Tuyen Quang Province. It flows for 2km where the Nang River is blocked by various sized stones slopping for nearly 500m.
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Room Waterfall
Room Waterfall lies in Quan Thuan Commune, Bach Thong District, 8km from the town of Bac Kan. Among natural scenery of rivers, rocks, and forests, Room Waterfall is located where the Cau River is blocked by a kilometre long mass of rocks. Currently, the Bac Kan Tourism and Commerce Department has a plan to develop. Room Waterfall into a key tourism location, creating a weekend resort with leisure sports and entertainment.
FESTIVALS
Thach Long Pagoda Festival
6th and 7th day of the 1st lunar month
This festival is held annually at Thach Long Pagoda in Cao Ky Commune, Cho Moi District.
The Thach Long Pagoda Festival is an occasion for local people to burn incense in memory of their family ancestors. Additionally, it involves games, keo co (tug of war), hat luon (a style of traditional singing), traditional dancing, mountain climbing, etc.
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IDD code: 84 - 281
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Bac Kan Province