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    Ban Gioc Falls

    198 Reviews
    #1 of 4 things to do in Cao Bang
    Waterfalls, Nature & Parks
    Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000, Vietnam
    +84 4 3717 1404
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    Lac de Ba Be Ban Gioc Waterfall private 3 Days Tour depart from Ha Noi
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    6-Day Off The Beaten Track Tour of North Vietnam from Hanoi
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    4-day private tour Ba Be Lake and Ban Gioc Waterfall
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    198 reviews
    • Excellent80%
    • Very good17%
    • Average2%
    • Poor0%
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    “the bus” (11 reviews)
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    Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000, Vietnam
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    "the bus"
    in 11 reviews
    "the river"
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    "ban gioc"
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    "beautiful waterfall"
    in 7 reviews
    "rainy season"
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    "rice"
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    "beautiful place"
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    "northern vietnam"
    in 3 reviews
    "take your time"
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    "local buses"
    in 3 reviews
    "vietnamese tourists"
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    "international border"
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    "well worth the effort"
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    "worth the trip"
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    "long journey"
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    "panoramic view"
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    Beautiful Waterfall

    Visiting the falls was the part of our 5-day tour in northern Vietnam. Even though it was a rainy day we enjoyed the waterfall. Nice and quiet place. There is a huge area to walk around or you can even take a small bout to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    great natural lanscape

    If you are a nature lover, this is an ideal destination for you. The only way to get here is by bus. From Hanoi , it’s better to take night bus with sleeping bed and you get to Cao Bang city in early morning, have...More

    Ask thu hien P about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful

    One of the most beautiful places in Vietnam, the place is awesome, a must see place. The drive from Hanoi is quite long, and the road not so good, but when we arrived it was totally worth it

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Majestic

    It is mandatory to bring your passport since you are in between the border of 2 countries. The falls is much easier to access than I expected. You can even see it from the top before entry. Just a short flat walk through some hawkers...More

    Ask KopiMocha about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 5 March 2018 via mobile
    Worth going!

    Ban Gioc falls are really pretty. They are the 4th largest waterfall on an international border, bordering Vietnam and China. We stayed at Cao Bang previous night while coming from Hanoi since it’s a 7-8 hours journey from Hanoi and Cao Bang is a good...More

    Ask Chhavi21 about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 1 March 2018
    Waterfall and Mist in a tranquill and quiet setting

    Most people going to Vietnam would visit Halong Bay and be satisfied. They would have been more satisified if they had been Cao Bang and visit the cool and wonderful combination of waterfall and its spraying mist . Its take a day bus trip (...More

    Ask frankiektchang about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 20 February 2018
    Bản giốc Waterfall

    This is very beautiful Waterfall. It will be beter if you come to visit at time from Sept. to Nov. It is riped rice season.

    Ask nnkhanh72 about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 30 January 2018
    Remote, wild and beautiful

    The falls are impressive and beautiful. The water is clean and the surroundings are equally amazing: there are small falls aside the main one, rice fields, hills and a pagoda (from where you can get a great view from the region). Actually, the area between...More

    Ask Patricia G about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 7 January 2018
    Thrillling Spectacle!!!!

    The falls, The journey there, everything about this was superb. We stayed in Hanoi and decided to go to Cao bang, overnight in the Ban Giang Hotel(under 20 usd -2pax), go to Cao bang by using the public bus which had a drop off off...More

    Ask Keon S about Ban Gioc Falls
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    Reviewed 3 January 2018 via mobile
    A dream come true

    Out of world treat for eyes... ride a bike from Cao Bang and the road to waterfalls was visual treat. Waterfalls is huge and its two different sections. Worth to travel all the way from hanoi to see this amazing natural beauty. Stayed at a...More

    Ask sanal n about Ban Gioc Falls
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    christie1981
    9 March 2018|
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    Response from zzmelayu | Reviewed this property |
    They claim that it is the widest waterfall in Asia. Yes it is remote. Yes there are no other attractions around other than the waterfall itself. Is it worth it? Depends what are your interests and what makes you consider... More
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    christie1981
    9 March 2018|
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    Response from phototraveler29 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes I think so. You can do it there and back in one day but I sincerely suggest you don't. Roads are mostly simple and primitively. Off any highway your average speed will be less than 30 mph. Be warned of nearby homestay... More
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    yoyoontrip
    23 December 2017|
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    Response from Jancine W | Reviewed this property |
    You’re right... the falls are lower on the Vietnamese side. I know that the Chinese side is strictly controlled and a travelling companion lost several days travel having to back track as they tried to cross into Vietnam... More
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