Majestic Waterfalls of Vietnam
Not only possessing majestic beauty, the most famous waterfalls in Vietnam are also associated with many fascinating stories related to their history.
Vietnam is one of the lucky countries to possess many waterfalls of wild and majestic beauty.
Whether you are looking for a place to immerse yourself in nature or go on a picnic with friends to feel the peace of nature, waterfalls can be one of the perfect choices.
Below is a list of 15 most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam stretching from North to South.
1. Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province. This is the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia. The waterfall is over 30 m high with many large volumes of water pouring down through many limestone layers. The white waterfall stands out in the middle of the green and majestic space, creating a picturesque scene. Ban Gioc Waterfall is known as the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam with tens of thousands of visitors each year. |
2. Elephant Waterfall also known as Lieng Rơwoa waterfall, located in Nam Ban commune, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province. The waterfall is about 30 km from the center of Da Lat city. Standing from the top of the waterfall looking down, visitors can see with their own eyes the undulating rocks, shaped like kneeling elephants. Voi waterfall not only attracts visitors by the wild beauty of the mountains and forests but also by the touching story of the passionate love of the mountain girl Lieng Rơwoa. |
3. Pongour Waterfall in Tan Nghia village, Ninh Gia commune, Duc Trong district, Lam Dong province. Pongour was once considered by the French to be the most majestic waterfall in Indochina. The special beauty of the waterfall lies in the system of flat stone steps, arranged in layers and “tearing” the water source into hundreds of small streams, creating carpets of white foam. Below the waterfall is a vast, peaceful lake with many undulating rocks. |
4. Mu Waterfall located in Mu hamlet, Tu Do commune, Lac Son district, Hoa Binh province. The waterfall is known as a paradise for those who love to travel. In particular, the waterfall has only one source of water flowing from the mountain range. At the foot of the waterfall, there are many whirlpools that create the feeling of a giant massage pool. |
5. Love Waterfall (or Tac Tinh) is located in Tam Duong town, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province, about 30 km from Lai Chau city. The waterfall is about 100 m high, originating from the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and pouring down vertically. At the foot of the waterfall, the water gathers into a relatively large lake, then overflows to form a small, clear stream, winding through the mountainside, then flowing down to the valley of Tam Duong district. |
6. May Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Thanh Hoa. The waterfall falls from the top of Thach Lam mountain, at an altitude of about 100 m, with 9 levels of waterfall overlapping each other to create soft streams of water. The legend of 9 fairies at May waterfall symbolizing the 9 levels of waterfall is one of the attractions for tourists. May waterfall has water all year round but will be most beautiful from August onwards. Photo:Tran Quy Thinh. |
7. Love Waterfall nestled in Hoang Lien National Park, Son Binh Commune, Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province. The path to the waterfall is paved with clean stone, with rows of green bamboo on both sides and the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain right in front of your eyes. Love Waterfall flows white amidst the green of the surrounding forests. |
8. Yang Bay Waterfall located in the middle of the primeval forest in Khanh Phu commune, Khanh Vinh district, Khanh Hoa province. Yang Bay, according to the Raglai ethnic group, means "Heavenly Waterfall". At the foot of the waterfall is a vast lake, where you can see the rocks at the bottom of the lake, surrounded by trees and grass with many colorful flowers. The water flowing down from the waterfall is very clear, visitors can also see and play with schools of fish swimming right at their feet. |
9. Dray Nur Waterfall located in Ea Na commune, Krong Ana district, Dak Lak province. This is the most majestic waterfall in the Central Highlands. At the foot of the waterfall are branches of the river flowing gently around the rocks, the water is shallow and clear, you can see schools of fish swimming, immersing yourself in the cool water. In the dry season, visitors can also experience the feeling of walking on a long suspension bridge to admire the entire landscape of the mountains and forests here. |
10. Dambri Waterfall located in Bao Loc town, Lam Dong province, about 130 km from Da Lat city. |
11. Thuy Tien Waterfall belongs to Dak Lak province with a soft flow likened to the hair of a mountain girl. |
12. Ba Ho Waterfall Located in Ninh Ich commune, Ninh Hoa district, Khanh Hoa province, 20 km from Nha Trang city. |
13. Khe Van Waterfall is a 3-storey waterfall in Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh province. |
14. Suoi Tranh Waterfall is one of the three most beautiful waterfalls in Phu Quoc. |
15. Phu Cuong Waterfall is a waterfall flowing on the lava bed of an inactive volcano in Dun commune, Chu Se district, Gia Lai province. |