Cao Bang Geopark

Digital meeting on possibilities to establish sistership relation and preparation for student workshop on geopark education activities between Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGP (Vietnam) and Khorat Aspiring Geopark (Thailand)

On June 23rd 2021, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp (Vietnam) in collaboration with Khorat Aspiring Geopark (Thailand) organized a digital meeting on possibilities to establish sistership relation and preparation for student workshop on geopark education activities.

Activites to stimulate the creativity of young students

With the objective to foster young students’ creativity and passion for science, in recent years, departments and branches in Cao Bang have organized activities to nurture students’ intelligence and creativity.

Digital sharing experience on Unesco global geoparks between Khorat aspring geopark, Thailand and Non nuoc Cao Bang Unesco global geopark

On May 28th, 2021, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark in collaboration with the Management Board of Khorat Geopark organized a digital sharing experience workshop on UNESCO Global Geoparks.

Field survey and compiling information for new heritage sites of the east experience route

Field inspecting on the infrastructure system at the heritage sites on the three experience routes as a preparation for the revalidation mission 2021

From April 7th to April 9th, 2021, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp cooperated with the People’s committee of the districts in Non Nuoc Cao Bang territory to conduct a field survey trip on inspecting and evaluating heritage sites to prepare for the revalidation mission in 2021.

Magic stone – a mysterious natural and spiritual phenomenon!

On the journey to the east of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp named “Experience traditional culture in a wonderland”, about 40km from Cao Bang city visitors will have an opportunity to discover a fascinating and magical destination.

Experience traditional culture through dragon king shrine festival and the ritual of releasing flower lanterns on Bac Vong river

Conference on launching tasks on tourism sector and Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGP in 2021

On March 30th, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized a conference on summing up the tourism sector and Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp in 2020, launching tasks for 2021 and signing the Memorandum of Commitment on Establishment of Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark’s partnership.

Workshop on geopark education and launching the replication of “Geopark ambassador club” for 98 teachers

On March 17th, 2021, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp in collaboration with Cao Bang department of Education and Training organized a training workshop on geopark education and launching the replication of the “Geopark ambassador club” model to schools in Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark territory for 98 teachers in Quang Hoa, Trung Khanh, Ha Lang districts.

Workshop on Geopark communication for partners of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGP

From March 10th to March 14th, 2021, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp conducted a training workshop for geopark partners and some tourist service providers in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp territory.

Country flowers clothe Phja Oac granite

Phja Oac – Phja Den (in Nguyen Binh district) is famous for unique geological heritage and diverse nature. Country flowers on Phja Oac granite is a natural masterpiece.

Wearing lucky charms for babies – A traditional custom of the Tay and Nung

In Cao Bang, the Tay and Nung preserve traditional customs demonstrating spiritual and cultural meanings and wearing lucky charms is one among them. To date, this custom is still practiced for the purpose of praying good luck and peace for newborn babies.

Thoong Tac – a stunning pristine waterfall

Thoong Tac (Broken waterfall in the Tay language) in Doai Duong commune (Trung Khanh district) is a unique picture of majestic natural landscape which is almost pristine in the midst of mountain ranges. This site, where visitors can admire the untouched natural landscape and experience the daily life of the locals, is ideal for sustainable tourism development.

Banh Chung of ethnic minorities on Tet holiday in Cao Bang

Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark, which has unique geological heritages of international significance, was designated by UNESCO as a UNESCO global geopark in April 2018. In addition to geological values, Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp is a land of rich and diverse traditional culture. The cultural values were created from the daily activities and customs and habits of the indigenous ethnic minority groups living in Cao Bang such as Tay, Nung, Dao, Lo Lo, San Chi, etc.

Effectiveness of the implementation of “Geopark ambassador club” model in Unesco Global Geopark education for shools

Outstanding achievements of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGP in 2020 and orientations in 2021

Field learning experience of “Geopark ambassador club” of the piloted secondary schools in Cao Bang city

On October 1st, October 8th and November 15th, 2020, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp in collaboration with Cao Bang Department of Education and Training organized field learning trips to three experience routes of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp for the members of “Geopark ambassador” clubs of Hop Giang, Hoa Chung and Ngoc Xuan secondary schools in turn.

Trainning on sustainable tourism development planning associated with Unesco Global Geopark in Nguyen Binh district

On November 16th, 2020, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp collaborated with Nguyen Binh District People's Committee to organize a training course on geopark education and sustainable tourism development planning associated with Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp for officials of related specialized divisions, communities and tourism service providers in the district.

Receiving comment on Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark territory extension dossier

On November 2nd, 2020, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp in association with Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources held a meeting to receive comments of Cao Bang City People’s Committee, related departments and districts on the dossier of area extension of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp.