Ban Gioc waterfalls among world's most scenic border crossings: SCMP

By Hoang Phong February 12, 2023 | 08:23 pm PT

Ban Gioc Waterfalls along the Vietnam-China border. Photo by Tran Bao Hoa

Ban Gioc Waterfalls in Cao Bang Province on the border with China has been named among the world's most Instagrammable international borders by the South China Morning Post.

Ban Gioc along the Quay Son River that forms a natural border between Vietnam and China is 53 meters high and 300 meters wide, making it the world's fourth largest along a national border after Iguazu, Victoria and Niagara.

Between September and October is the ideal time to visit the waterfalls as it is the rice harvest season and the paddies along the Quay Son River turn golden yellow.

"Visitors who get up close to the turquoise cascades in bamboo rafts can expect a good soaking from the clouds of spray," the newspaper said.

The best way to approach the cascade is by bamboo boat for around VND50,000 ($2.19) per person.

There are photographers milling around the place and horses can be rented for VND20,000.

The newspaper's list of most scenic border crossings include Niagara Falls between the U.S. and Canada, Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Guadiana River between Spain and Portugal, and the Andes Mountains between Chile and Argentina.