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Ban
Gioc - the most imposing waterfall in Vietnam
Though it is not a highlighted destination on Vietnam's tourism map, the northern mountain province of Cao Bang boasts one of the most beautiful and imposing waterfalls in Vietnam - Ban Gioc.
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Ban Gioc in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District near the Sino-Vietnamese
frontier impresses visitors with its picturesque scenery that has
yet to be impacted by the human beings.
It is said that the waterfall is a precious gift that the Nature
bestowed to Cao Bang, a border province that still lacks entertainment
venues and quality services to serve its visitors.
The site has recently become popular to European tourists, particularly
those from France, Germany and the Netherlands, who are fond of
discovering the beauty of nature and the life of ethnic minority
people in northern mountain provinces of Vietnam.
Ban Gioc falls from the height of 30 meters descending on many limestone
steps. In the middle of the fall stands a large rock coated with
plants that divides the fall into three water flows.
From distance, the fall looks like three dazzling white silk bands
descending softly and blending with the green of the mountain and
forest.
Water flows down from the peak, makes up a curtain of water-drops
to splash to the visitors. On summer hot days, it's freshening here
and at sunrise everyday, there seems to be a rainbow glistening
in colors.
The first thing you notice is the cooler fresh air followed by the
mist and spray thrown in all directions by the fall. The echo of
the falls can be heard kilometers away from Trung Khanh.
Not far from the foot of the waterfall is an opposite scenery. Here
you see a river with calm surface and clear water. Along the riverbanks
are grasslands and greenery forests.
When the evening has set in, visitors can see herds of cows and
buffaloes grazing in the nearby region or images of young ethnic
men poling bamboo rafts on the river.
Visitors can try taking a raft for a trip on the river. Visitors
to Ban Gioc also have a chance to indulge in tranquility and fresh
atmosphere.
After a trek, visitors can make another excursion to the nearby
Nguom Ngao Cave, which stretches along three kilometers. At night,
visitors can stay at minihotels in Cao Bang Municipality that are
not luxury but provide guests with essential comforts as electricity,
hot water and telephone.
Ban Gioc is an interesting destination that brings guests impressions
and is different from other well-known tourist sites such as Ha
Long Bay or the ancient town of Hoi An.
Visitors to the fall in autumn are opportune to try Trung Khanh
chestnuts, a local specialty. More and more tourists turn their
hearts and minds to the scene every year.
How to get there
The most convenient way for tourists is to hide a car from Hanoi,
some 272 kilometers from Cao Bang.
From Cao Bang town, continue going 65 km to Trung Khanh.
Ban Gioc Fall is more than 20km northeast of Trung Khanh. We can
also travel to Cao Bang by bus, which depart at Hanoi's Me Tri Bus
Station.
The trip takes around nine hours. After arriving in Cao Bang bus
station you can take a bus to Ban Gioc Fall.
Compiled by Thu Thuy
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