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The most worth visiting site in Cao Bang must be Ban Gioc fall, located in Dam
Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district,
Cao Bang province, are the highest, most
majestic and beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. With over 200 meters (656 ft.) wide
and a drop of more than 70 meters (229 ft.), it is considered to be the largest
waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest waterfall along a national border in
the world.
From the height of 30 meters, giant volumes of water pour down on three
limestone steps. The fall hits its cliffs and roars so strongly that visitors
can hear it even from a very long distance. In the middle of the water fall
stands a large rock covered with wild plants, which separates the water flow
into three branches like three dazzling white silk bands descending softly and
blending with the green of the mountain and forest. The torrential water flow
rushes down the three-tiered cliff and creates a multitude of tiny spotless
white water drops which wrap a vast region and are partially absorbed by the
atmosphere. Therefore the air here is always remarkably cool and fresh; the
scenery becomes extremely fanciful. On sunny days, the sunshine gets through
water drops and generates a glistening rainbow.
At the foot of the waterfall is a large river, as calm as glass, surrounded by
many precious kinds of flowers.
Nguom Ngao cave next to the falls is known as one
of the wonderful caves in Vietnam. Ban Gioc Fall is famous for a famous fish
named “Tram Huong” and Trung Khanh chesnuts, travelers often go fishing for “Tram
Huong”, taste some chesnuts and relax below it.
The scenery changes according to the seasons through the year. In spring, the
flame-red blossoms are in full bloom. In autumn, the waterfall surroundings turn
golden-yellow.
In the summer, the waters become stronger and violent and during winter the
fall’s clear waters drop slowly and some times there is a little snow. The
average temperature in the summer is from 25°C to 28°C, and this in the winter
is from 16°C to 17°C.
Ban Gioc waterfall is in a lone area away from Trung Khanh chief town. As a
result, to get there, the best option is driving a car. As there is no hotel but
some houses on stilts for rent, tourists usually choose to travel in the course
of the day then return to stay in Cao Bang township in order to
visit Pac Bo
cave the next day. |
