Favored by nature for the beauty that is peaceful, gentle, majestic and magnificent, Ban Gioc waterfall is the pride of Cao Bang people. Not possessing monumental man-made architectures or novel experience services, this place still captivates visitors by its most pristine beauty, fresh air and quiet space to listen thoroughly. the sound of mountains and forests, springs.

Plan to have fun at this romantic waterfall with all the tips below from the “master” MoMo.

• General information about Ban Gioc waterfall.
• How to move to Cao Bang and to Ban Gioc waterfall.
• Where to stay when coming to Cao Bang.
• Experiences worth trying when traveling to Ban Gioc waterfall.
• Experience traveling to Ban Gioc waterfall Cao Bang.

Discover Ban Gioc Waterfall travel experiences with MoMo (@guutoby)

1. Introduction to Ban Gioc Waterfall

Located right in the middle of the Vietnam – China border, Ban Gioc waterfall is 60m high, 300m wide and has three towering limestone floors. Starting from the upstream, large and small waterfalls will flow through the layers of white foamed rocks, crept in the heart of the green forest and finally fall down to the foot of the waterfall in rapid waves like a rain curtain.

So when is the ideal time to go to Ban Gioc waterfall? The peak time to travel to Cao Bang as well as the most beautiful to go to the waterfall is from June to February next year. This is the rainy season, the beginning of the dry season; The waterfall is not dry, but has a strong flow, combined with nature to change leaves, bud and sprout.

About Ban Gioc Waterfall (@hoangdieuthu1979)

2. How to move to Cao Bang and Ban Gioc waterfall

2.1. Moving to Cao Bang

As a mountainous province, the railway and airway system has not yet been developed, so visitors can only travel by road to reach Cao Bang.

Fly to Hanoi

From the southern provinces, visitors will take a plane to Hanoi and then travel by bus or drive themselves to Cao Bang city. With an average price of 600,000 – 800,000 VND/way, you can buy airline tickets of any airline on MoMo extremely quickly and with many incentives.

Going to Cao Bang by bus

Departing from My Dinh bus station, the bus to Cao Bang has many options, with a variety of bus operators, departure schedules, prices ranging from 200,000 – 300,000 VND/bed with 7 hours of travel. You can book bus tickets right at MoMo.

Private vehicles

Loved by many young people, the option of driving a motorbike or renting a self-driving car to Cao Bang is increasingly popular. You will be proactive in your schedule, save money and most importantly enjoy the beautiful scenery on each road.

Directions from Hanoi to Cao Bang:

• Route 1 (for cars and motorbikes): Move along the Hanoi – Lang Son highway, then switch to National Highway 14 in the direction of Lang Son to Cao Bang.
• Route 2 (for motorbikes): Take QL13 through Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan and then head to Cao Bang.

The upland roads are relatively bumpy and steep, so please drive carefully and safely! (Source: Nature-hike.vn)

2.2. Move to Ban Gioc waterfall

Bus

Easy to move, cheap fare and frequency of 30 minutes / trip, using bus to Ban Gioc waterfall is becoming more and more popular. Going from Cao Bang bus station, you will catch an intra-provincial bus and stop at the last stop – right at the entrance of the waterfall.

Private vehicles

You can continue to drive your personal vehicle or rent a motorbike for from 100,000 VND/day to move from Cao Bang city to Ban Gioc waterfall. The upland roads are relatively bumpy and steep, so please drive carefully and safely!

Cao Bang bus to Ban Gioc waterfall (Source: quancaongoaitroi.com)

3. Hotels near Ban Gioc waterfall

Still not much investment in tourism, most hotels in Cao Bang are in the mid-range or low-cost segment. Ranging below 1,000,000 VND/night, guests will have a comfortable bedroom, located in the city center. Or if you want to experience the life of the local people, local homestays are also a good choice.

Some hotels near Ban Gioc Waterfall that are popular at MoMo’s hotel booking feature are:

Jeanne Hotel

• Address: 99 Kim Dong, Hop Giang Ward, Cao Bang City, Cao Bang Province.
• Reference price: From 430,000 VND/night.

Bao Ngoc Diamond Hotel

• Address: 124 Be Van Dan, Hop Giang Ward, Cao Bang City, Cao Bang Province.
• Reference price: From 405,000 VND/night.

Son Tung Hotel

• Address: 1 Hong Viet, Hop Giang Ward, Cao Bang City, Cao Bang Province.
• Reference price: From 630,000 VND/night.

Bao Lac Homestay

• Address: Zone 1, Bao Lac Town, Bao Lac District, Cao Bang Province.
• Reference price: From 285,000 VND/night.

Jeanne Hotel (Source: Jeanne Hotel)

Because the number of Cao Bang hotels is quite modest compared to other tourist cities, you should book through MoMo 2-4 weeks before departure date. At the Travel – Travel feature , you will easily find many places to stay with lots of great deals.

4. What’s so attractive about Ban Gioc Waterfall?

4.1. The most beautiful waterfall in Southeast Asia, each season has a look.

Compared to a white silk strip between the mountains and forests of the Northeast, Ban Gioc waterfall has both a strong flow and a poetic and lyrical beauty. Following the flow of the Quay Son River, from the upstream, the water flows strongly, overflowing through the sub-waterfalls creating different thick and thin waterfalls, looking from afar like a beautiful natural curtain of water.

Along with the seasonal changes, Ban Gioc waterfall and the vegetation here will change with its own beauty.

• June – August is the beginning of the rainy season in Cao Bang, the waterfall has a lot of water with great flow. You will see each waterfall pouring white foam.
• September – October is the time of Chongqing in the ripe rice season. Coming to Ban Gioc in this season, you will have the opportunity to see the majestic waterfall adorned with the golden color of the poetic fields. October is also the festival season of the locals, which is worth experiencing.
• November – December is the time when Cao Bang mountains and forests change leaves. Coming here at the beginning of winter, you will see the gentle Ban Gioc waterfall, surrounded by the red and yellow colors of extremely romantic forest trees.
• From January to the end of February, the highlands will enter spring with a gentler flow, the water is as clear as jade, the trees begin to sprout and the flowers bloom white in the forest.

When is the best season to travel to Ban Gioc waterfall? (@lou_pim)

Not only the difference between seasons, Ban Gioc waterfall also has different looks depending on the weather of the day. On clear days, the sun shines through the misty waterfall, forming shimmering rainbows. Or on foggy days, the waterfall is immersed in a misty romance, like a fairy scene.

4.2. Fun activities at Ban Gioc waterfall

There are not too many fun experiences like the monumental eco-tourism areas, Ban Gioc waterfall still has interesting activities to explore and mingle with nature!

About Ban Gioc Waterfall (@banhbeophuphiem)

Take a boat to see the waterfall

Having come to Ban Gioc, you should not only admire this magnificent waterfall from the other side, but also experience the excitement when taking a boat to the foot of the waterfall. Sitting on a motorboat, you will be able to directly watch the rapid flow of the waterfall from a height of tens of meters, feel each large volume of water rushing into the calm river. This is the time when you fully feel the intense vitality of nature, the wildness of the flow in contrast to the peaceful scenery of heaven and earth.

Camp

On the way to Ban Gioc waterfall, you will find some flat and spacious areas for camping or picnic during the day. Setting up a tent right next to the waterfall, sipping a cup of hot coffee, enjoying a rare quiet moment, watching the waterfall and forest trees as beautiful as a dream; an elopement just possible!

A small note is that if you want to camp overnight, you should contact tour operators or tours organized by locals to ensure safety.

Check in border markers

Home to the most border landmarks in the country, Cao Bang has preserved heroic historical stories as well as memories of a time when ancestors exchanged sweat and blood for national sovereignty. Coming here, you must definitely take a photo at this landmark to save memories for your trip.

The image of Ban Gioc Cao Bang waterfall is always impressive (Source: VietsenseTravel.com)

4.3. Combine to visit other famous tourist attractions

Located not far from other famous tourist attractions of Cao Bang, when going to Ban Gioc, tourists can also combine visiting places such as Pac Po cave, Phat Tich pagoda Truc Lam Ban Gioc, Nguom Ngao cave, etc. Ban Viet lake, Thang Hen lake, … to fully experience the charming beauty of the highland nature.

Buddhist Temple Truc Lam Ban Gioc – beautiful view of Ban Gioc waterfall (@lou_pim)

5. Fun experiences at Ban Gioc waterfall

• Because Ban Gioc waterfall is located right at the border area
• You need to walk and climb quite a lot to get to Ban Gioc, so prioritize comfortable and lightweight clothes; Wear soft-soled sports shoes and prepare a full hat, sunscreen, insect spray.
• Avoid slipping when playing at the waterfall. Do not arbitrarily go deep into the forest or wade without instructions.

Experience traveling to Ban Gioc Cao Bang waterfall that you need to remember (Source: Huynh Quoc Thanh)

If you haven’t been to Ban Gioc, you haven’t been to Cao Bang. Hurry up to discover the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam right now!