Kim Dong Walking Street

Kim Dong Walking Street is a weekend pedestrian street on Kim Dong Street in Hop Giang Ward, central Cao Bang City, Cao Bang Province, along the Bang Giang River. Opened in 2019 and named after youth hero Kim Dong, it operates as a night market and cultural space. Notable for street food stalls, handicraft vendors, folk games and live music performances, it serves as a central evening gathering place for locals and visitors exploring the city centre.

Visitors can expect a vehicle-free pedestrian zone along Kim Dong Street in the city centre, closed to traffic on Friday and Saturday evenings. The street is lined with food stalls selling local Cao Bang specialties, souvenir and handicraft vendors, and open areas for folk games, acoustic music and cultural performances. The setting is urban and riverside, near the Bang Giang River, with street lighting, seating areas and a lively evening atmosphere for strolling, shopping and photography.

Named after Kim Dong (Nong Van Den, 1929-1943), a young revolutionary from Cao Bang and the first leader of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization. The street and walking space honor his legacy and the province's revolutionary history. The walking street itself was inaugurated in 2019 as an urban tourism and cultural project for Cao Bang City.

Functions as a community cultural space showcasing the traditions of local ethnic groups, particularly Tay and Nung, through folk songs, dances, traditional games, and regional cuisine. It serves as a regular venue for cultural exchange between residents and visitors.