What to expect:

Welcome to one of Northern Vietnam's greatest treasures, a place that feels like stepping into a painting. Here at the border with China, the beautiful Quay Son River tumbles over three tiers in a magnificent, 300-meter-wide cascade. You can follow the paths for different views or hop on a bamboo raft that will take you right up to the thundering base for a refreshing misting. For a stunning panoramic photo, take the short hike up to the Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda (For sunset) overlooking the entire valley. We visit midday and it was pretty busy. Better visit early morning.

How to get here:

Entrance fee was 40k VND (and an additional 50k VND) when you would get a raft towards the waterfalls and back.

We park out scooter here: 22.850089, 106.727522 (Google Maps) which was fine and not charged.

If you are not with your own vehicle, you can also come with the yellow local bus all the way from Cao Bang City.

The yellow and red bus typically departs from a stop opposite the main Cao Bang bus station, operated by Hoa Binh Transport, and costs approximately 70k VND for the journey.

Key Details for Bus No. 07 or 03 (Cao Bang to Ban Gioc):

• Pickup Location: Opposite the main bus station in Cao Bang city. Look for the signboards near the station.

• Bus Appearance: Distinctive yellow and red, typically a ~24-seater minibus.

• Cost: Approximately 70k VND per person.

• Experience: Local, rustic experience; you may share space with local goods, bags of rice, and farmers. 

Tips:

• It is advisable to check the schedule locally as it can be hard to find online.

• The journey offers a scenic, authentic, and budget-friendly way to see the region.

• The bus operates as a local commuter service, so it may stop frequently. 

• We also took this bus to Lan Rung Homestay and back to Cao Bang City, which was the cheapest option.

• Runs every 20-30 minutes