PLACES TO VISIT IN VIETNAM – BAN GIOC WATERFALL

Ban Gioc Waterfall is in Cao Bang Province. Ban Gioc Waterfall is the wonderful place to visit while traveling to Vietnam. Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the biggest waterfalls in Vietnam and Ban Gioc Waterfall is the most spectacular waterfall in Cao Bang Province in the North of Vietnam.

PLACES TO VISIT IN VIETNAM – BAN GIOC WATERFALL

Ban Gioc Waterfall is in Dam Thuy Village, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province in the North – East of Vietnam. Ban Gioc Waterfall is where Quay Son falls down which make Ban Gioc Waterfall an amazing waterfall. Ban Gioc Waterfall is the fourth biggest waterfalls in the world which are lying on the borders of two countries. Those waterfalls include Iguazu Waterfall between Brazil and Argentina; Victoria Waterfall between Zambia and Zimbabwe; Niagara Waterfall between Canada and United States of America. Ban Gioc Waterfall is divided in two waterfalls, the smaller Ban Gioc Waterfall is located on the land of Vietnam and the big Ban Gioc Waterfall is right on Quay Son River which is laying between Vietnam and China Border Line. Ban Gioc Waterfall and Quay Son River is also the border which separates Vietnam and China. Ban Gioc Waterfall is 100 meters in width, 60 meters deep and 70 meters high. Including the smaller waterfall, Ban Gioc Waterfall is about 200 meters wide all together.
Ban Gioc Waterfall is lying on Quay Son River which starts from China, flowing to the land of Vietnam in Po Peo, Ngoc Khe Village. From Ngoc Khe Village, Quay Sao River flows through Dinh Phong Village, Chi Vien Village. Quay Son River runs the foot of Co Muong Mountain, going through vast stretch rice fields in Trung khanh District in Cao Bang Province in Vietnam then falling down at Dam Thuy Village which turns Quay Son River to Ban Gioc Waterfall. After Ban Gioc Waterfall, the Quay Son flows to the land of China.

Ban Gioc Waterfall is about 340 kilometers from Hanoi and Ban Gioc Waterfall is about 90 kilometers from Cao Bang City. Cao Bang Province is in the North-East of Vietnam and Cao Bang Province is closed to China at the East and North-East. Cao Bang Province has an area of about 6.620 square kilometers and most of the area in Cao Bang is Rock Mountains. Cao Bang Province is at average height of 200 meters but the mountain area close to border is at the height of 600 meters to 1.300 meters. Ninety percent of Cao Bang’s area is mountain and this leaves Cao Bang amazing landscapes, wonderful countryside and fabulous nature. Even though Cao Bang Province is far away from Hanoi but Cao Bang province owns stunning and unique landscapes which turn Cao Bang Province to be one of the great places to visit in Vietnam. As most of the land in Cao Bang Province is covered with forest therefore Cao Bang has great climate and weather; clean and fresh air and all those are great for travelers who would like to spend their holidays in Cao Bang Province in Vietnam. Cao Bang Province is also the home of many different hill tribe people like Dao, H;mong, Nung or Tay people. Coming to Cao Bang Province, travelers will not only have opportunity to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall but also Pac Bo Cave where Ho Chi Minh President stayed after Ho Chi Minh President spent 30 years outside of Vietnam. Light trekking tours to villages in Cao Bang province is also an amazing choice for many travelers who love trekking tours in Vietnam as well as Cao Bang Province.
Ban Gioc Waterfall is about 90 kilometers from Cao Bang City. Though this is not a long distance but Ban Gioc Waterfall is located on the mountain area therefore it will take almost two hours driving from Cao Bang City to Ban Gioc Waterfall. Many travelers choose motorbikes for their trip to Ban Gioc Waterfall and this will bring travelers great experience for their holiday in Vietnam. The driving path from Cao Bang City to Ban Gioc Waterfall offers brilliant landscapes with many viewing points where travelers will enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, winding roads, hill tribe villages and amazing rice terraces. On the way to Ban Gioc Waterfall, travelers will also have opportunity to visit Phuc Sen black-smith, experience and see how Tay People make their working tools like knives, hoe, shovel or plough. The products of Phuc Sen Village have been famous for their quality and their products are sold widely in Cao Bang Province and other parts of Vietnam. On the way to Ban Gioc Waterfall, travelers will also have chance to visit local markers which may opens during some day of the week. Cao Bang is also famous for limestone caves. There are many big, small limestone caves in Cao Bang Province as its unique geography. The most wonderful cave in Cao Bang Province must be Nguom Ngao. After visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, on the way back, travelers can pay a visit to Nguom Ngao Cave as Nguom Ngao Cave is just 2 kilometers away from Ban Gioc Waterfall. Ban Gioc Waterfall is truly amazing place to visit in Vietnam.