Vietnam owns long mountains from North to South, creating good conditions for establishing hundreds of beautiful waterfalls.
If you are a nature lover, please check the names of famous waterfalls that you may check.
1. Pongour Waterfall in Lam Dong
Located about 50 km south of Da Lat, Pongour waterfall was once recognized as “Nam Thien De Nhat Thac,” meaning the best waterfall in Vietnam.
The road to Pongour waterfall is quite peaceful. If you go from September to October, you will see a beautiful image of yellow flowers in full bloom.
The natural scenery of Pongour waterfall is quite wild. The waterfall is surrounded by primeval forest covering an area of more than 2.5 hectares, with rich vegetation and a large number of ancient trees.
Pongour waterfall is about 50 meters high and divided into seven cascades. Its special beauty lies in the system of flat, layered stone steps. The rocks are arranged in no order to create cuts separating the water source into hundreds of small streams.
Below the waterfall is a vast lake. Many people also think Ban Gioc waterfall is in North Vietnam and Pongour waterfall is in the South – equally beautiful and majestic.
2. Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang
When discussing the famous waterfalls of Vietnam, Ban Gioc waterfall in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, must be mentioned. This attraction is the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and the fourth-largest waterfall in the world among waterfalls located on national borders.
Ban Gioc Waterfall is divided into two branches. A large branch with low elevation runs through low limestone steps. The other branch is smaller but flows from the higher cliff.
The best time to visit Ban Gioc waterfall is from September to December. At that time, the waterfall is full of water and quite clear. During this time, buckwheat flowers and wild sunflowers bloom throughout the mountains and forests, making the nature around the waterfall more attractive.
However, you can still go to Ban Gioc waterfall during the rainy season. Instead of feeling peace with clear water, you will witness the majestic and fierce waterfall. The water flows strong and fast, and the splashing foam creates exciting feelings.
3. Silver Waterfall in Lao Cai
About 12 km from Sapa town, the Silver Waterfall (San San Ho commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province) is ideal for those who love exploring nature. This waterfall, about 200 m high, is upstream of Muong Hoa Stream, located at the foot of O Quy Pass.
From the foot of the waterfall, follow the steps to the arch bridge. You will feel like the waterfall is pouring towards you. Look at it; there is a white water curtain like a cloud trail, and below is spreading water.
Silver Waterfall has two separate up-and-down roads. The way up is on the right side, halfway to the waterfall, you can go through a bridge to the left part.
After enjoying the scenery, don’t forget to go a little further to Sapa Silver Falls Salmon Farm, where you can see firsthand the salmon swimming in the tropical area and enjoy tasty fresh salmon dishes.
4. Draynur Waterfall in Dak Lak
As a combination of the Krong Ana and Krong No Rivers, the Draynur waterfall has a length of over 250 m and a height of more than 30 m. It connects the two provinces of Dak Lak and Dak Nong in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
From the Draynur waterfall, you can wander along the trails in the primeval forest to admire the landscape and explore mysterious caves. When sunset falls, you can witness the scene of thousands of bats flying into the cave to hide, both majestic but somewhat mysterious and scared.
Draynur waterfall connects explorers who love to explore the highlands with life in small villages in the mountains, such as the Kuop, Nui, and Tua villages of the Ede people living near the waterfall.
Also, from Draynur waterfall, you can cross the river to admire the nearby Draysap and Gia Long waterfalls, equally spectacular waterfalls in the Central Highlands.
5. Thuy Tien Waterfall in Dak Lak
Thuy Tien waterfall is about 56 km from Buon Ma Thuot City (Dak Lak Province) in the Northeast and about 7 km from the center of Tam Giang Commune (Krong Nang District). To reach it, you have to go through winding passes, passing through vast coffee and rubber fields.
Thuy Tien waterfall is a beautiful place, with an unspoiled landscape in the middle of the forests, countless rocks on each other, and strangely woven roots.
Because the waterfall has three cascades of water, it is also known as the Three-Floor waterfall. The first floor is narrow and has a slight slope with easy steps up and down. The second floor is spread out with many stone steps, and shallow pools of water can be bathed. On the third floor, the water pours from above into a broad and deep lake, splashes white foam, and then becomes a gentle flow among the deep blue lake.
From a distance, the flowing water is so beautiful; it looks like the hair of the girls of Ede from the village who live near this waterfall.
6. Yang Bay Waterfall in Khanh Hoa
About 45 km from Nha Trang city, Yang Bay waterfall is in the middle of a spreading valley with an area of 570ha at an altitude of 100m above sea level in Khanh Vinh district, Khanh Hoa province. This place is in the primeval forest with a fresh and cool climate.
Yang Bay Waterfall attracts tourists to the wild beauty of the vast mountains, grass, trees, and airy atmosphere. According to the Raglai people, Yang Bay means a heavenly waterfall.
Three waterfalls are formed here: Yang Bay, Yang Khang, and Hocho. Yang Bay is the main waterfall, 80m high and 2,000m long. Among them, Yang Bay 1 is 20m high and 200m long, with two small lakes and one large lake. Next is Yang Bay 2 waterfall.
Since Khatoco Company took over management, the way to Yang Bay Waterfall has been easier because of the investment in good infrastructure to make it a natural tourist area.
Besides visiting the waterfall and swimming in the water, you can enjoy the new, strange, and unique games. The most fun is the pig racing game here.
7. Ba Ho Waterfall in Khanh Hoa
Ba Ho waterfall is located in Phu Huu Village, Ninh Ich Commune, Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa Province. Vietnam. It is 25 km from Nha Trang City Center forward the North.
Unlike other waterfalls in Vietnam mentioned, Ba Ho waterfall does not have a high water column but owns three beautiful lakes. This place is called Thac Ba Ho, meaning Three Lake Waterfall, for its unique structure.
Visiting Ba Ho waterfall, you can relax in the green tropical forests, swim in the cool water, and take beautiful pictures of nature and the jade green color.
The best time to visit Ba Ho Waterfall is March, April, and the beginning of May. From June to September, sudden rains can occur, and you should be careful during them because water can run sharply, causing danger.
Besides visiting nature, the tourist area in Ba Ho waterfall is also an excellent place for kayaking. Many Vietnamese tourists come here to stay overnight and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the forest.
8. Phu Cuong Waterfall in Gia Lai
Phu Cuong waterfall is in Dun commune, Chu Se district, Gia Lai province in Central Highlands Vietnam, about 3 km from Chu Se town and about 45 km southeast of Pleiku city center.
Phu Cuong waterfall is 45 m high and lies in the middle of a vast green forest all year round. It becomes more beautiful in the rainy season, which lasts from May to October when white water flows from the high rock.
Compared to other famous waterfalls in Vietnam, Phu Cuong waterfall is not vast and majestic. However, with a height of 45 m, the water column is a strong attraction for many people who love to explore the natural beauty.
This waterfall is unique because it originates from a long-ago extinct volcano. Therefore, rocks formed from volcanic lava surround the waterfall.
Coming here, you can not only admire the beauty of the high water column but also learn about the flowers, leaves, and vegetation growing from the volcano’s ruins.
9. May Waterfall in Thanh Hoa
May Waterfall is located in Thach Lam commune (Thach Thanh district, Thanh Hoa Province), more than 90km from the center of Thanh Hoa City and 150 km from Hanoi City. This waterfall is considered a unique landscape and an invaluable gift from nature.
May Waterfall has stairs from bottom to top with yellow stone slabs. The combination of clear, white water not only creates its beauty but also helps visitors easily ascend to the waterfall to explore.
When flowing through each cascade, the water emerges white. From afar, it looks like flying clouds, so it is called “Thac May,” meaning Cloud Waterfall.
Because nature is structured in layers, every floor of the waterfall has a small swimming pool with cool, clear water for visitors to enjoy.
May Waterfall is most beautiful from July to October when water comes a lot. Over the years, it has become a famous natural destination. Many guests like its clear and calm water and enjoy bathing in the hot summer of this harsh Central region.
10. Suoi Tranh Waterfall in Phu Quoc
Suoi Tranh is about 9km east of Duong Dong town of Phu Quoc Island. In the past, the waterfall was still very wild and was one of the resting places for locals after tired working days. Every time, there was a big festival on the island.
Nowadays, the road to the Suoi Tranh tourist area is easy, so the number of tourists coming here is very crowded during the high season, typically during the summer holidays in Vietnam from May to September.
However, Suoi Tranh waterfall has become more beautiful and attracts visitors with its picturesque scenery in the rainy season, which lasts from June to October every year.
From the foot of the stream, you follow the bumpy paved road to the source around 300m to explore the mysterious nature, bathe in the stream, and relax in the forest.
Water flows through the cliffs, creating soft, white streams in the smooth green of forest plants. The scene is like a beautifully natural picture, so it is called Suoi Tranh, meaning Painting Waterfall.
