Ban Gioc Waterfall

The waterfall originates from Quay Son River. On the Vietnam side, the river has a picturesque scenery, fresh environment with grass cover, evergreen forest, bobbing white clouds mingling with the peaceful atmosphere of villages of mountainous ethnic minorities. On the other side is the neighboring country of China. It is over 90 km from Cao Bang Province, equivalent with more than 2 hour drive each way. The echo of the falls can be heard some kilometers away from Trung Khanh.

With a height of 53m and a width of 300m, the waterfall is divided into 3 layers consisting of small and large upper flows. Large water blocks fall into limestone steps, making a curtain of white sprays. From the distance, visitors can hear the roaring of waterfall echoing through a large area.

Rising from middle of the waterfall is a large water mound covered with trees, splitting the river into three spouts that look lie three white silk strips. At the foot of the waterfall is a large river that is calm as glass surrounded by many precious flowers. On hot summer days, it is still cool here. Every early morning, the sun shines through steam creating a sparkling rainbow.

Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam has gone into the plastic arts through excellent works of painting and photography. As a companion of the mountains, rivers and absorbing grottoes around it such as Nguom Ngao, Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam is and appealing site for tourists.

when to go?
The water is enough any time year round to make your trip worthwhile. But its volume changes considerably between the dry and rainy season. And best time to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam is from May to September, when the falls are most impressive.

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Nui Coc Lake - Thai Nguyen

Mo Waterfall - Tuyen Quang

Thang Hen Lake - Cao Bang

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