Ban Gioc Waterfalls - one of the largest cross border waterfalls in the world!
Last Update: 5th October 2020
What are the Ban Gioc Waterfalls?
Ban Gioc Waterfalls is located in Banca, Chongqing County, in the northeastern part of Vietnam.
It lies at the upper reaches of the Quay Son River at the border between China and Vietnam. It is connected to the Detian Waterfalls in Shuolong Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, China.
It lies at the upper reaches of the Quay Son River at the border between China and Vietnam. It is connected to the Detian Waterfalls in Shuolong Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, China.
Ban Gioc Waterfalls Fast Facts
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What to expect at the Ban Gioc WaterfallsWith a vertical height of 30 meters, Ban Gioc Waterfalls is located next to the Detian Waterfalls. Water flies into the pond at the foot of the waterfalls, making a breathtaking view. You will see some cattle eating the grass in front of the waterfalls.
Enter the gate of the scenic area and walk forward. You will see a downward stone path leading to the bank of the Quay Son River, where you can admire the two large waterfalls closely. At the bank of the river, you can enjoy bamboo rafting if interested. The entrance pricing to the rafting is 30 CNY per person while you can bargain it with the owner of the raft. After the bamboo rafting, you can walk along the signs and arrive at the top of Detian Waterfalls. Walk forward and you will get to Ban Gioc Waterfalls where you can find a Sino-Vietnamese Market. The market is an ideal place for you to practice your bargaining skills. Generally speaking, you can get the article at the cost of 30% discount off the pricing. In addition, you can also find some Vietnamese young boys enjoying swimming in Quay Son River. Stand close to Ban Gioc Waterfalls, and you will feel its charm. You can appreciate the natural beauty at the 3 viewpoints near the waterfalls. The Viewpoint 2 is wet due to the flying water from the waterfalls that the slippery ground is filled with moss. |
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Best time to visit the Ban Gioc Waterfalls
If you are planning to visit Ban Gioc Waterfalls for photography purposes, the best time to visit is during the sunset.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to the Ban Gioc Waterfalls
As Ban Gioc Waterfalls is located next to Detian Waterfalls, you can get to Detian Waterfalls first and then take a bamboo raft to Ban Gioc Waterfalls or you can get to Ban Gioc Waterfalls from Cao Bang, Vietnam. There are a few direct buses from Nanning to Detian Waterfalls, therefore, there are a few options.
- Rent a vehicle to Detian Waterfalls from Nanning. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take the Tourist Express from Langdong Bus Station, Nanning (南宁琅东客运站) to Detian Waterfalls. It runs at 08:00 from Nanning and returns to Nanning at 15:00 from Detian Waterfalls Scenic Area.
- Take a bus to Daxin from Xixiangtang Bus Station (西乡塘客运站), Beida Bus Station (北大客运站) or Langdong Bus Station in Nanning. The first bus runs at 07:30 and the last runs at 20:30. It runs every 30 minutes. When getting in Daxin, you can transfer to a bus to Detian Waterfalls Scenic Area.
- Take a direct bus from Cao Bang at 07:30 and 09:00.
Additional Ban Gioc Waterfalls Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 07:30 – 17:00
- As at 5th October 2020, the entrance pricing (including the entrance ticket and the shuttle bus) to Ban Gioc Waterfalls is 40,000 VND per person. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- You could explore Ban Gioc Waterfalls together with Detian Waterfalls.
- Please take one more set of clothes in case that you are wet when enjoying the nature.
Interested in visiting the Ban Gioc Waterfalls on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Ban Gioc Waterfalls, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.