Admire the breathtaking look of Ban Gioc Waterfall Vietnam

Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam is located in Dam Thuy, Cao Bang, Northeast Vietnam, about 335km from Hanoi, taking you 7 hours to travel by car.

1 - Ban Gioc Waterfall facts that you may not know

Gioc Waterfall is one of the famous waterfalls not only in the country of Vietnam but also known by international friends. Listed in the top 4 largest transnational waterfalls worldwide, the fall is increasingly attracting a lot of tourists to Cao Bang. Ban Gioc waterfall location is between the Vietnam - China border, so it has 2 names. If viewed from the foot of the waterfall, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam is divided into 2 parts, the one on the left called the secondary waterfall and the part on the right called the main waterfall. 

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The secondary waterfall and half of the main waterfall on the left hand side belong to Vietnam's sovereignty while the right half of the main waterfall belongs to China.One of the things that make up the beauty of Ban Gioc waterfall is that in the main section, it does not flow straight from the top down, but there are uneven and divided layers like stairs, causing the water of the Quai Son River flowing through splitted into many strips, forming a white patch between the land and sky of Cao Bang, alternating between green colors.

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2 - When is the best season to go to Ban Gioc waterfall, Vietnam?

Because it is located at the top of the country, with windy terrain, the climate at Ban Gioc waterfall is divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. From June to September every year, this waterfall welcomes showers, making the water flow even more massively and violently, forming white foam. Many people think that this is the most ideal time to see the beauty and feel the majestic power of nature. However, for tourists to Ban Gioc waterfall who are not excited about the rains, from about September onwards is the time when Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam enters autumn and is the driest. 

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The sky is clear and the climate is very cool at this time. The most special thing is that you can still admire the Quay Son river with a turquoise color - a masterpiece created by the hands of mother nature.The dry season of Ban Gioc waterfall in Cao Bang begins in October and lasts until May next year. The scene of Ban Gioc, which is peaceful in nature, is even more peaceful and quiet. The natural picture filled with cool green colors has now been mixed with the golden color of ripe rice, shaping a scene that cannot be more romantic. 

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In the dry season, the water flow of Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam is not as fast and strong as around June, instead it looks more gentle, more peaceful. In the distance, the rice fields are ripe, leaning with each cool breeze. All have contributed to a colorful, lively but also extremely peaceful picture of nature here. This is also the reason that every weekend, Cao Bang welcomes guests to the Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi with an aim to rest and "relieve stress" after a tiring working week.

3 - What to see near Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam?

Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda 

Only about 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall is Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda. This religious work is to worship the hero Nung Chi Cao - a historical figure, a cultural icon of the 11th century. In addition to praying for peace and enjoying the view of the pagoda, it is also the place to see the main waterfall of Ban Gioc waterfall. 

Thang Hen Lake    

Besides Ban Gioc Waterfall, when traveling to Cao Bang, you should arrange a time to visit Thang Hen Lake. This is a lake located on the mountain in Quoc Toan commune, Tra Linh district, Cao Bang province. The lake has a very unique diamond shape, is located in the heart of the Northeast mountains. Surrounding the lake is the forest growing rocky mountains, creating a majestic natural landscape.          

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