Dau Dang Waterfall

Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0

A cascade over a kilometre long, where the Nang River meets hundreds of huge boulders at the far end of Ba Be Lake.

Where the Nang River reaches the Bac Kan – Tuyen Quang boundary, hundreds of massive boulders block its path and break the river into a cascade running more than a thousand metres. The water never falls in a single sheet; it forces through the gaps in countless small chutes, colliding and throwing spray along the whole forested stretch. A footpath on the bank passes trees leaning out over the water, each bend revealing another tier. This is also one of the few places where the rare chien catfish, weighing tens of kilos, still shelters among the rocks.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Dau Dang Waterfall?

September to November

How much does it cost to visit Dau Dang Waterfall?

Included in the Ba Be boat fare

How long do you need at Dau Dang Waterfall?

2 - 3 hours

What are the opening hours of Dau Dang Waterfall?

07:00 - 17:00

Did you know

The cascade runs over 1,000m in three main tiers, on the Bac Kan – Tuyen Quang boundary.
It formed where hundreds of large boulders dam the Nang River.
About 16km from Cho Ra town, inside Ba Be National Park.
The rapids are habitat for the rare chien catfish.

Travel tips

Take a boat to the landing, then walk about 20 minutes to the foot of the falls.
Avoid the July–August flood season: the riverside path turns slick and the current runs hard.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thác_Đầu_Đẳng

Updated: 2026-08-05