Detian Waterfalls
Last Update: 5th October 2020
What are the Detian Waterfalls?
Spanning over a width of 200 meters, Detian Waterfalls are adjacent to the Ban Gioc Waterfalls in Vietnam. Set at the upper reaches of Guichun River, Detian Waterfalls lie around 208 kilometers from Nanning City. Its height is some 70 meters. The waterfalls are composed of three levels waterfalls.
Detian Waterfalls Fast Facts
- Chinese Name: Detian Pubu (德天瀑布)
Height: 70 meters - Things to do there: Photography, Hiking, Adventure
- Who visits: Photographers, Nature Lovers, Adventure Enthusiasts
- Time required: 1 – 2 hours
Interested in visiting the Detian Waterfalls on a Nanning Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Detian Waterfalls, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.
What to expect at the Detian Waterfalls
Water at the upper reaches of Detian Waterfalls flows fast and slow. The watercourse twists across threes where birds sing in. Water flies down at the first level of the waterfalls, making for a large silver ribbon down. Stream rises from the waves, making the nearby trees hidden in the white fairyland. Water sounds reverberate just like the thunder. You’ll be amazed at the views, especially in the rainy season when the water currents are big. Viewpoint 4 and Viewpoint 5 feature the most stunning views of the waterfalls.
The boundary marker of No. 53 stands at the point 600 meters of the upper reaches of Detian Waterfalls. Hills around are decorated with rice terraces. In autumn, the rice terraces become golden. Fishermen on a bamboo raft may do fishing on the river.
The bamboo raft on the lower reaches of the waterfalls offers a distinctive experience to you. You can say hello to the Vietnamese sellers on the opposite section of the river. The bamboo rafting offers you a great chance to admire the natural beauty. If you are lucky, you may see the rainbow crossing the waterfalls.
The scenic area has a large cross-country wing. Located at the boundary line, it can take you to cross two countries at the meantime. When it flies out, you are in Vietnam. When it turns back, you are back to China.
There is a Vietnamese market in the area. It is located in a friendly area between Vietnam and China. You can find a variety of Vietnamese handicrafts and specialties there.
Best time to visit the Detian Waterfalls
If you’d like to visit the waterfalls for photography purposes, the best time to visit is in the morning.
The best months to visit are from May to September.
How to get to the Detian Waterfalls
Additional Detian Waterfalls Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:30
- As at 5th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the area (not including the bamboo raft and shuttle bus) is 80 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.5m tall (1.5m tall included) are charged 40 CNY per person; the elder above 70 years old (70 years old included) are free of charge; the elder between 60 years old (60 years old included) and 69 years old (69 years old included) are charged 40 CNY per person.
- As at 5th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the shuttle bus in the area is 35 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.5m tall (1.5m tall included) are charged 35 CNY per person.
- For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
- Please take care of your camera and cellphone.
- If you are planning to stay overnight at one of the hotels in the scenic area and enter the area by 17:30, you are required to purchase the ticket for the shuttle bus. If you are staying overnight in the area and enter the area after 17:30, you don’t need to pay for the shuttle bus and the entrance fee.
Interested in visiting the Detian Waterfalls on a Nanning Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Detian Waterfalls, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.