Currently, the remnants of storm No. 11 Matmo are causing prolonged heavy rain in Cao Bang province. The water level in Ban Gioc waterfall area is rising, the flow is strong and poses many potential safety risks to tourists.
This scenic spot is located on the Quay Son River, the natural border between Vietnam and China, the waterfall of Vietnam is located in Dam Thuy commune, Cao Bang province.
Floodwater poured from upstream to make the water level on Ban Gioc waterfall rise nearly 2m above normal.
Accordingly, on the morning of October 7, to ensure absolute safety for tourists and residents, the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourist Area Management Board announced:
Temporarily stop receiving visitors at Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourist Area until the weather is stable and the water level recedes to a safe level.
Visitors are advised not to approach near waterfall edges, river banks, or areas prone to landslides or flooding.
Tourists should regularly monitor official announcements from authorities and from the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourist Area fanpage to update the situation and reopening time.
This is the second time in a week that the tourist attraction has announced a temporary closure. Previously, Ban Gioc waterfall had to stop receiving tourists from September 30 to October 3 due to the impact of storm No. 10 Bualoi.
In addition to Ban Gioc waterfall, other areas of Cao Bang province are also in a state of prolonged heavy rain, causing floodwaters to rise.
The Cao Bang Provincial Hydrometeorological Station warned that the risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence on October 7 was at level 1 natural disaster risk level. High-risk areas include: Nguyen Binh, Thach An, Xuan Truong, Canh Tan, Dam Thuy, Tra Linh, Bao Lac, Ha Quang, Ha Lang, Quang Long, Tinh Tuc...
Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, and has been ranked by many Travel+Leisure as one of the top 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world in 2024.
September and October every year is the autumn of Ban Gioc waterfall full of water and green, the surrounding fields in the golden ripe rice season have beautiful landscapes, suitable for sightseeing.
However, in recent years, extreme weather has caused more floods on the Quay Son River, heavy rain causing the risk of landslides and flooding in the waterfall edges and river banks.
