The Transnational Waterfall Just Around the Corner

Connected to the neighboring Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam, the Detian Waterfall is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction in China. Surprisingly, this world-class waterfall is not far from Hong Kong at all.

Basically, all the spots along the scenic area are along the waterfall, so you can take good photos everywhere. Halfway through, you can choose to pay $30 for a boat ticket to take a small boat to the front of the waterfall for a closer look. The unique feature of this park is that it borders Vietnam, and you can see tourists visiting the Ban Gioc Waterfall on the other side. The park has multiple waterfalls to view, as well as many river features, including rapids and plunge pools. It feels like a field trip for geography students, leaving us in awe. Besides paying $30 to take a boat for close-up shots of the waterfall, you can also see the first, second, and third tiers of the Detian Waterfall by walking along the artificial trails. The third tier offers a full view of the waterfall, the second tier captures the rushing water (for those who like fun photos, you can take pictures that look like you're drinking the waterfall), and the viewing area allows you to photograph all the waterfalls and even capture the curtain of water effect.

Behind the waterfall, there is a Sino-Vietnamese market, but it has been closed due to recent Sino-Vietnamese relations. Finally, if you want to return to the entrance of the scenic area, you can choose to take an electric car, but we strongly recommend walking, as there are viewing areas along the way where you can capture panoramic views of the waterfall. Seeing this magnificent waterfall up close is definitely worth the ticket price.

If there's one regret about the park, it's that at the beginning of the trail, you'll be constantly approached by local vendors trying to sell you various products, which can be quite annoying.

Post by Ziggy Tao | Aug 13, 2024