Hồ Thang Hen

Although the facilities are a bit old, I actually like its rustic vibes. It’s tucked away from the main road, right on the edge of the lake itself. The area is beautiful and the lake water is so clear and blue that you can put your feet in it and fish will nibble at them. There’s a small coffee shop, so even if you don’t stay here you can grab drinks and take photos. They’ve just opened a workshop where you can try making many traditional items. Most staff are local and were very kind to us. Dinner was cooked on site and served steaming hot and delicious. Can’t swim in the lake because it is too deep and dangerous – such a shame. The facilities are a bit old but still quite clean and comfortable.

Sen_ss·Un mese fa

Quiet.

Dung·2 mesi fa

“Happy with the stay”

Great place to stay during the Cao Bang loop. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and very accommodating considering we arrived late at night.

Trent·4 mesi fa

The spot sits right by the lake, which is a plus, but we never ended up staying the night. The room felt very basic and was not clean – there were dead mosquitoes on the wall and we only got two towels. Nobody was around when we got there, and when we texted the owner to say we were leaving we never heard back. The price was too high for what we received.

Jelassi·5 mesi fa

This place is huge, gorgeous, and seems to have a rich history. I loved the little urban‑explorer vibe, touring the lake, exploring the caves, and seeing an abandoned pool. The location has huge potential; if I had the money, I’d invest. The staff were very friendly, and the cooked duck was good, though we prefer the French style with separate magrets and uncut bones. The value for money is average: the rooms are decent but the price could be a bit lower.

Maxime·6 mesi fa