Ban Gioc Waterfall is a symbolic landmark of Cao Bang province, located on the Quay Son River. This waterfall is also the natural border between Vietnam and neighboring China, so this place is also associated with many interesting legends and preserves many festivals and unique cultural features of ethnic minorities in the Northwest.
Ban Gioc Waterfall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark. This waterfall is also known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam and one of the largest natural waterfalls in Southeast Asia.
The best time to travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang
With windy terrain and a humid subtropical climate, Cao Bang has two distinct rainy and dry seasons. The scenery at Ban Gioc waterfall is beautiful in every season, each season has its own charm. From June to September, Ban Gioc waterfall Cao Bang welcomes showers, strong water flow, white foam, very ideal for admiring the majestic beauty of nature.
From September onwards, Ban Gioc Waterfall will enter autumn, the weather is quite cool, pleasant, dry. Especially in early October, there is also the extremely exciting Ban Gioc Waterfall Festival of Cao Bang people. In late autumn, early winter, the trees here are in the season of changing leaves, the air is fresh, the charming red and yellow colors will make you extremely satisfied when coming here.
Famous cuisine when traveling to Ban Gioc Waterfall
Grilled Agarwood Fish
Coming to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang, without trying the specialty of agarwood fish is a real mistake. The fish is caught directly by the locals, then cleaned, stuffed with some vegetables, spices, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled on a charcoal stove. The fragrant smell of the fish, the firm and delicious fish meat will satisfy even the most demanding diners.
7 Flavor Roast Duck
A skillfully prepared dish, combined with 7 traditional spices, grilled over charcoal will make diners remember this very unique and special flavor forever.
Cake
This cake is made from familiar ingredients such as sticky rice, peanuts, sesame, fat, and rock sugar. It is loved by many tourists and bought as gifts for relatives.
What to see around Ban Gioc Waterfall?
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda
Only about 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall is Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda. Here worships the hero Nung Chi Cao - a historical figure, a cultural symbol of the 11th century. In addition to praying for peace and admiring the temple, this is also a place to see the main waterfall of Ban Gioc waterfall, "producing" extremely beautiful pictures.
Thang Hen Lake
Besides Ban Gioc Waterfall, when traveling to Cao Bang, you can arrange time to visit Thang Hen Lake. This is a lake located on the mountain in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, Cao Bang. The lake has a very unique diamond shape, located in the heart of the Northeast mountains. Surrounding the lake are forests growing on rocky mountains, creating a majestic natural landscape.
Visitors can see the image of the cliffs and treetops reflected on the lake surface, like a giant mirror reflecting the wild beauty of Thang Hen Lake. Upstream, you will encounter a fairly large water cave, water flows from the cave day and night, listening carefully you can feel the murmur of the small stream mixed with the chirping of birds, extremely peaceful.
Thang Hen Lake always retains its beautiful emerald green color, even in the rainy season when the water carries alluvium from the source. Therefore, no matter when you visit this wonderful tourist destination, you can still admire the most perfect scenery.
Pac Bo revolutionary relic - Lenin stream
Cao Bang is one of the important bases during the resistance war, the "Cao" part of the famous Viet Bac "Cao - Bac - Lang - Ha - Tuyen - Thai" cluster of place names. On the 3-day, 2-night Ban Gioc waterfall tour itinerary here, don't miss the Pac Bo cave relic and Lenin stream. This place belongs to Pac Bo village, Truong Ha commune, Ha Quang district of Cao Bang. Uncle Ho used to work and directly direct the resistance war against the French at this base.
Tourists can visit some relics such as Coc Bo cave where Uncle Ho lived and worked, Uncle Ho memorial house, Bo Bam cave, Lung Lan cave and Nguom Vai cave, Khuoi Nam hut, Cac Mac mountain, Nam stream, Lenin stream... The tour guide here will introduce you in detail the important significance of these relics and review the heroic history of our nation during the resistance war.
Nguom Ngao Cave
After booking a tour to Cao Bang, visitors can visit Nguom Ngao Cave, located in Gun village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district. From Ban Gioc Waterfall to the cave is only about 3km, it only takes a few minutes by car.
The name Nguom Ngao cave is given in the Tay ethnic language, Nguom means cave, Ngao means tiger, meaning Tiger Cave. This cave is more than 2,000m long with three doors: Nguom Ngao, Ban Thuon and Nguom Lom. Going deep into the cave, you will see the mysterious beauty of the layers of stalactites with many different shiny shapes. Besides, the stalactites grow from above, from below, creating a unique and interesting look. When visiting here, don't forget to check in to get the most beautiful pictures of the trip.
Phuc Sen Village
This place is known as an eco-tourism area in Phuc Sen commune, Quang Yen district, Cao Bang, where the Nung An ethnic group lives, with the blacksmithing profession passed down from generation to generation. This is also one of the reasons why Phuc Sen blacksmith village has become an interesting place to visit when coming to Cao Bang.
Tourists can walk around the village, looking at the products created by the hands of the craftsmen here. Moreover, you can also admire the houses, ethnic costumes, and lifestyle of the indigenous people. The number of tourists coming here is increasing, which helps to improve the lives of the people significantly. Realizing that, the local government has also exploited many beautiful cultural features of the Nung people to introduce to domestic and foreign tourists.
Ma Phuc Pass
Ma Phuc Pass is located between Tra Linh and Hoa An districts, this is the most beautiful pass from Pho Lung to Ta Nung border gate. To reach the top of the pass, visitors have to go through 7 steep turns, the road is narrow and winding. However, in Cao Bang tours, drivers familiar with the route will help tourists move in the safest way. Sitting on the car, you will enjoy the majestic and fresh mountain scenery from above.
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