Cao Bang Geopark

Actively implementing sustainable tourism development activities for partners of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.

On November 21–22, the Management Board of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Information of Quang Hoa District and the People's Committee of Phuc Sen Commune, organized a training conference on implementing sustainable tourism development activities. The program also included a field survey to learn from practical experiences in heritage conservation-linked tourism activities for the community and Geopark partners in Phuc Sen Commune (Quang Hoa District).

Signature cuisine contributes to promoting tourism of a mountainous region

Cao Bang is an attractive destination with majestic natural scenery, many famous landscapes, historical relics and a culture imbued with national identity. Not only that, this land also leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors with its unique cuisine featuring the flavors of the Northeastern mountainous region. Culinary culture is one of the key factors contributing to Cao Bang tourism branding and development.

Tourism Culinary Creation Contest 2024 - “Mountainous delicacies”

On November 9th, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized the Tourism Culinary Creation Contest 2024 “Mountainous delicacies” at Kim Dong walking street, Hop Giang ward, Cao Bang City.

Receiving the delegation of Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve Management Board to exchange experience in sustainable tourism development

On the November 19th, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DoCST) and the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark received the delegation of the Management Board of Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve to visit and exchange experience in sustainable tourism development and the need to develop agritourism associated with natural heritage.

Rewarding 17 collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in organizing the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium

On November 7, the Provincial People's Committee held a meeting to summarize the 8th UNESCO Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN) in 2024 in Cao Bang province. Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee chaired the meeting

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark partners develop traditional crafts associated with sustainable tourism

For generations, traditional crafts have not only preserved cultural values imbued with national identity but also provided a livelihood that contributed to ensuring the lives of the people in craft village. In recent times, the partner establishments of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark have promoted the development of traditional crafts associated with sustainable tourism, thereby actively contributing to the spreading and promotion of tourism in the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark.

Closing Ceremony of the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium

After more than a week of events, the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network in Symposium 2024, themed "Local Communities and Sustainable Development in Geopark Regions," officially concluded on the afternoon of September 15

Field survey of tourism routes in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark area

As part of the tour and experience program in the 8thAsia-Pacific Geopark Network Symposium, on September 14, domestic and international delegations attending the symposium conducted a field survey of two experiential tourism routes within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark: the Northern Route, "Journey to the Roots" (Ha Quang District), and the Eastern Route, "Experiencing Indigenous Culture in the Land of Wonders" (Quang Hoa and Trung Khanh Districts).

The themes discussion in the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Symposium

On September 12-15, at the Provincial Convention Center, thematic seminars took place within the framework of the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN) in 2024 in Cao Bang.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son cut the ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition space of the 8th APGN Symposium

On the morning of September 12, Deputy Prime Minister , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bui Thanh Son attended the ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony of the exhibition space for the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium in Cao Bang.

Opening Ceremony of the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium

On the morning of September 12, at the Provincial Conference Center, the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN) 2024 was officially opened in Cao Bang, themed “Local Communities and Sustainable Development in Geopark Areas,” with the participation of more than 800 domestic and international delegates.

20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

On the afternoon of September 11, at the Cao Bang Provincial Conference Center, the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN) was held with the participation of nearly 500 domestic and international delegates. This event took place on the sidelines of the 8th International Conference of the Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) in Cao Bang.

Provincial Party Secretary Tran Hong Minh recieved UNESCO Assistant Director General for Natural Sciences

On the afternoon of September 11, 2024, Comrade Tran Hong Minh, a member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the National Assembly delegation for Cao Bang Province, held a courtesy meeting with Ms. Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences on the occasion of Ms. Brito's participation in the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium (APGN) in Cao Bằng in 2024.

25th anniversary of the establishment of the UNESCO office in Hanoi

On October 25th, a celebration of 25th anniversary of the establishment of the UNESCO Office in Viet Nam took place in Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi - the World Heritage site, Hanoi.

Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark responds to the International Geodiversity Day 2024

To celebrate the International Geodiversity Day (October 6th) 2024, on October 15th, Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark participate the online webinar “Gender equality and Geodiversity” jointly organized by Khorat UGGp (Thailand) and Merangin Jambi UGGp (Indonesia). Conference on the International Geodiversity Day

Ban Gioc – Detian waterfalls tourism area officially declared open

Ban Gioc – Detain waterfalls landscape area was officially operated from 8h00 (Hanoi time), 9h00 (Beijing time respectively) October 15th, 2024, marking the significant improvement in the tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and China.

Conducting a field survey and experience exchange on environmental protection and tourism exploitation at Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site

From October 11-13, Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark Management Board conducted a field survey and experience exchange on environmental protection, tourism exploitation and sustainable tourism at Ha Long Bay WH site (Quang Ninh Province). The delegation consists of the leaders and officers of the Management Board, official and aspiring partners of the Geopark.

Cooperation between UNESCO Global Geopark Cao Bang and UNESCO Global Geopark Lac Nghiep – Phuong Son (China)

Within the framework of the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium in 2024 in Cao Bang, on the morning of September 13, the UNESCO Global Geopark Non Nuoc Cao Bang signed a cooperation agreement with the UNESCO Global Geopark Lac Nghiep – Phuong Son (China). Attending the ceremony were Mr.Sam Viet An, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Management Board of UNESCO Global Geopark Cao Bang; Mr. Duong Trieu Van, Secretary of the Party Committee of UNESCO Global Geopark Lac Nghiep – Phuong Son.

Meeting to prepare for the press conference of the 8th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2024

On August 20, the Organizing Committee (Organizing Committee) of the 8th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium and the UNESCO Vietnam National Committee Nam held a meeting to prepare for the press conference of the APGN Symposium taking place on August 22 in Hanoi.