Ban Gioc waterfall – a landmark at the national frontier

11:08, 21/08/2016

 

The Ban Gioc waterfall on Quay Son River in the northeastern province of Cao Bang province is one of Vietnam's best-known waterfalls for its grandeur and charm.

 

The Ban Gioc waterfall on Quay Son River in the northeastern province of Cao Bang province is one of Vietnam’s best-known waterfalls for its grandeur and charm.

A panorama of Ban Gioc waterfall
A panorama of Ban Gioc waterfall

 

The waterfall measures 35 metres high and spans 300m. Great water columns can be seen from a distance
The waterfall measures 35 metres high and spans 300m. Great water columns can be seen from a distance

 

The waterfall is separated into three layer-falls by rocks and trees. Large volumes of water pouring down to lime stone steps form a curtain of white spray.
The waterfall is separated into three layer-falls by rocks and trees. Large volumes of water pouring down to lime stone steps form a curtain of white spray.

 

The ‘roar’ of the waterfall can be heard kilometres away.
The ‘roar’ of the waterfall can be heard kilometres away.

 

The beautiful enchanted jade-blue water at the foot of the waterfall, surrounded by green from the northeastern jungles.
The beautiful enchanted jade-blue water at the foot of the waterfall, surrounded by green from the northeastern jungles.

 

Visitors could take bamboo rafts to approach the cascade for better views
Visitors could take bamboo rafts to approach the cascade for better views

 

The water flows also create smaller falls to the left of the central waterfall.
The water flows also create smaller falls to the left of the central waterfall.

(Source: VOV)