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Ban Gioc Waterfall – an epic amidst the mountains and forests.
Hailed as one of the four largest and most beautiful border waterfalls in the world, Ban Gioc Waterfall has become a sacred destination in the hearts of every Vietnamese person. In autumn, Ban Gioc overflows with water, its waters cascading and foaming amidst the forest whose leaves are turning golden.
The roaring sound of garbage echoed across the sky, half inviting, half challenging travelers. Gigantic columns of water cascaded down from above, spreading a vast mist that enveloped the entire undulating mountain range.
In contrast to the bustling scene of the water, at the foot of the mountain lies the clear, gentle Quây Sơn River, guiding tourists on bamboo rafts to admire the scenery. There, you clearly feel the love for your homeland and national pride, not far away, but right in this moment, as your eyes gaze upon the giant white ribbon of water, your ears listen to the sound of the waterfall, and your hands touch the cool, refreshing water cascading from a height of over 30 meters.
On that autumn journey, your heart will occasionally flutter with loving beats as you visit the legendary Ba Be Lake. A Tay girl in her indigo dress inadvertently drops her song onto the emerald lake's surface, the sound echoing off the cliffs, leaving everyone mesmerized.
The story of Lady Tô Thị turning into stone while waiting for her husband still remains, and today, the beautiful land of Lạng Sơn is also an attractive new destination with the Tam Thanh cave and pagoda complex and the vibrant Kỳ Lừa night market.
Conquer the "golden steps"
During the rice harvest season, the entire landscape of Ha Giang is bathed in the magical golden hue of towering terraced rice fields. An endless tapestry is woven from the rice paddies in harvest season, stretching as far as the eye can see. Rows of newly ripened rice, rows of golden ripe rice, or rows of brown stubble combine to form a magnificent palette of colors.
Lung Cu is one of the must-visit destinations for backpackers, with its golden terraced rice fields cascading all the way to the horizon. From Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, gaze into the distance and you'll see the stunning Tam Son town and the Twin Mountains, adorned in a magnificent golden cloak of rice paddies. Only by standing amidst the bustling scene of harvest season, admiring the vibrant colors of the traditional fabrics and watching a child sleeping peacefully on their mother's back, can you truly understand the genuine happiness of the highlands.
Neither extravagant nor grandiose, happiness is simply the hearty smile of an elderly person at the fruits of months of hard work. For those from the lowlands, even those who have never been here, they have fallen in love with the simple yet captivating beauty of the jagged limestone plateau.
Go and experience it for yourself; you'll find happiness in sharing love with underprivileged children in the highlands, in the proud moment of standing atop the windy Lung Cu flagpole, because your homeland has many beautiful and majestic places waiting for you to visit!
"Golden Autumn in Northeast Vietnam" tour package:
TOUR “BA BE - BAC KAN - CAO BANG - BAN GIOC WATERFALL - LANG SON (5 DAYS) Package price: from 8,190,000 VND (Reduced by 3.5 million VND)
- TOUR “HA GIANG - LUNG CU - DONG VAN - HUNG TEMPLE - HANOI” (5 days) Package price: from 7,990,000 VND (Reduced by 3 million VND)
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