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Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of Vietnam’s most impressive sights. It is the highest waterfall in the country. The Ban Gioc waterfall is 30 meter high, 300 meter wide and is located on the Quay Son River. The waterfall is pristine and untouched by tourist masses. The beautiful jade blue water of the falls flows through a pastoral landscape of rice fields and bamboo groves surrounded by limestone pinnacles. The surrounding area is full of farms and fields that make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. The falls are one of the most spectacular sights and definitely worth a visit. Best Time to Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall The best time to visit the Ban Gioc Waterfalls is in Spring and Summer. Read More

The Hang Coc Bo cave and surrounding area is considered sacred ground with respect to the Vietnamese revolution. The Coc Bo Cave is where Ho Chi Minh took shelter in after re-entering Vietnam in January 1941. It was one of the most remote parts of the country, 3 km from the Chinese border. The cave is set amidst limestone mountains and evergreen forests filled with a variety of flora and fauna. During his short-lived stay in the cave, Ho Chi Minh spent his time writing poetry and translating texts of Karl Marx. The cave acts an important tourist destination. A narrow stone paths leads upto it, after which you are allowed to enter the mouth of the cave but not traverse past the entrance. Read More

The Mong Cai Border gate is an ideal location to combine tourism and shopping. Also known as the Bac Luan Border Gate, the border market is stretched across Mong Cai and Dong Hun. The market consists of three sections and deals in a variety of goods such as apparel, footwear, mosquito nets, Jewellery, fruits and other exotic items. After you roam the shops and have your fill of it, you can grab a quick bite at one of the Chinese or Vietnamese food stalls that are littered everywhere. Read More

Ngoum Ngao cave system is one of the most spectacular underground cave systems in Vietnam. The Nguom Ngoc Cave system extends for several kilometers underground and was used to shelter villagers during the 1979 war with China. The cave system is thought to extend underground upto the Ban Gioc waterfall located 4 kilometers away. Visitors are only allowed to access a part of the cave that is completely safe and is well-lit and has a concrete path. Read More

Tra Co is one of the most primitive and romantic beaches, located on the Vietnam-China Border. Tra Co has one of the most picturesque beaches in Vietnam. The water is a clear, bright shade of turquoise and is suitable for bathing. The beach is 17 km long and is the longest beach in Vietnam, from the Got Cape in the North to the Ngoc Cape in the south. The Sa Vi cape is an ‘S’ shaped structure from where you can view the border. The fishing village is located close to Sa Vi cape and you can enjoy a meal prepared by the local fishermen here. Read More

The Uncle Ho Museum is set up near the cave Ho Chi Minh hid at for weeks, in fear of capture by the French. The Uncle Ho Museum sits at the entrance of Hang Coc Bo cave, where ho Chi minh lived after his return to Vietnam in 1941. The Museum holds a great number of artefacts that bear testament to the bravery of Ho Chi Minh. The collection of artefacts that were used both for daily chores and for special activities by the Vietnam's most beloved leader. Read More