Pho Bang awakens through tourism Following its merger with Pho La, Pho Cao and Lung Thau communes, Pho Bang now covers more than 77 square kilometers and is home to nearly 16,000 residents. Once known as a quiet border town, Pho Bang is gradually transforming itself through diversified economic development based on the strengths of the mountainous region, with tourism identified as a key driver of growth. 15:18 | 25/05/2026