Bac Kan

Bac Kan has two main seasons: dry-cold and rainy-hot. While from April to October, the province’s dry and cold weather makes Bac Kan look like a land in the temperate zone of the world, from November to December the frequent rain and the high temperature absolutely create a typical tropical scene there. Especially in north Bac Kan, the cold season lasts for a longer time. The annual average temperature is 25oC (about 77oF), a favorable and ideal climate for tourism. However, the annual rainfall is pretty high: about 1,400mm to 1,800mm. If you are planning a trip to Bac Kan, make sure that you avoid March, April and August, the months during which drizzling rain and high humidity reign.

Bac Kan has untouched natural scenery of endless primitive forest with precious flora and fauna. Thousands type of mineral can also be found in this province beside a bunch of interesting sights that attract tourists every year: Ba Be National Park  Dau Dang Waterfall, Puong Cave – to name just a few.  There are also many traces and relics from the revolutaion of Vietnam in the 1940s. ATK, a complex of underground tunnels, is one of the most well-known destinations among these sights. In addition to these tourist magnets, Bac Kan is also famous for the many traditional festivals of the ethnic groups residing there.