Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024

Ban Gioc waterfall, masterpiece of nature

Travelling to Ban Gioc, visitors will certainly be pleasantly surprised at spectacular but poetic of giant water columns dropping from the top, creating white sprays.

The surrounding scenery of Ban Gioc waterfall

Tourists are trekking to the base of Ban Gioc waterfall

Ban Gioc waterfall is referred to as the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the 4th biggest border waterfall in the world . Over 80 km far from Cao Bang city, Ban Gioc waterfall is right on the border between Vietnam and China, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district. Ban Gioc is compared as a  “ sleeping fairy in the mountain and forest”, a natural masterpiece which flabbergasts anyone coming here. The road to Ban Gioc is quite sinuous snaking around the mountain slopes with many narrow turning. On the way, visitors will certainly be very interested in enjoying the fresh air and admire immense corn fields on either side of the road.

In distance, tourists could hear the waterfalls’ echo.

The temperature near the waterfall is remarkably cool, due to the water mist in the air. From direct view, the waterfall is divided into 3 flows that look like white silk stripes. At the base of Ban Gioc is a large, flat  surface of Quy Son river, reflecting the green of  falls and grass carpet on both sides.

Close view of the main flow.

The rafts, the only transport for tourists to get closer to the waterfall.

 In addition, Le-nin stream is also an must-see attraction in Pac Bo vestige site

The road leading to Le-nin stream

Not far away from Ban Gioc is Pac Bo  cave, where Uncle Ho used to work and fish for relax.

The stream by Pac Bo cave

About 3 km from Ban Gioc is Nguom Ngao grotto. This pristine limestone is so amazing with unique stalactites.

Nguom Ngao grotto, the famous primitive limestone cave

Stalactites in Nguom Ngao grotto

 

By Fiona

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