Travel + Leisure magazine has just announced the 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world, including Ban Gioc of Vietnam.
Ban Gioc Waterfall, Vietnam
Ban Gioc Waterfall is located in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, nearly 30 km from the district center. Consisting of many large and small waterfalls spanning hundreds of meters across the border between Vietnam and China, Ban Gioc is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Vietnam. Large amounts of water flow non-stop through floors and step down to the horseshoe-shaped lakes below. Photo: Tran Bao Hoa
Kuang Si, Laos
Located in the south and only about 30 km from the ancient city of Luang Prabang, Kuang Si is one of the must-visit destinations for tourists. The milky blue water in the lakes at the foot of the 3 cascades is always attractive to swimmers, photographers and tourists who like to take pictures to check in. Photo: pixabay
Angel, Venezuela
Angel is 979 m high located in the Auyan-tepui mountain in Venezuela which is the highest waterfall in the world. The water flows down from above, then 400 m bumpier below and about 30 m finally flows strongly into a large stream downstream.
Today the Angel is one of the most popular natural attractions for tourists. However, the migration here is still very complicated. Visitors have to take a small plane from the capital Caracas or from Ciudad Bolivar to the Canaima campsite near the falls, then there is a Pemón guide to accompany trekking and more hours by boat on the river to reach the foot of the waterfall. Video: NatGeo
Victoria, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Located in southern Africa, flowing across the border of Zambia and Zinbabwe, Victoria is the largest waterfall in the world with a width of more than 1,700 meters. Surrounded by lush green mountains, Victoria Falls falls like a giant white curtain covering a steep cliff, creating a scene that everyone who comes will admire because of the impression. Photo: pixabay
Dudhsagar, India
Dudhsagar Waterfall in the state of Goa, southwest coast of India, attracts visitors with large stretches of milky white water flowing over the hillside cliffs. The waterfall has 4 floors flowing down to form a beautiful lake at the foot that many tourists come to “cool off” in the summer. At the end of the waterfall, there is a railway bridge crossing to create a majestic scene like in many movies. Photo: Tripraja
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Located on Route 1 (or Ring) connecting remote parts of Iceland, is the wonder of Seljalandsfoss – waterfalls originating from a glacier. What makes this small waterfall so impressive to visitors is that when standing below and behind the waterfall, you will see the sight of water flowing through a giant arch. Photo: Giuseppe Milo
Iguazu, Argentina and Brazil
Marking the boundary between the two South American countries of Argentina and Brazil is the Iguazu waterfall. The waterfall falls through many layers of rock, green trees and gives viewers countless options to see and take beautiful photos. Do not forget to visit the horseshoe lake area called Devil’s Throat, which is the widest part of the waterfall. Photo: pixabay
Plitvice, Croatia
Located in the lake park of the same name, Plitvice waterfall is a system of cascades and lakes connected by layers of limestone mountains and hills covered with trees. Veliki Slap with a height of 78 m is the most famous waterfall in the Plitvice system. Autumn around September-October the forest canopy here becomes more poetic, in November the alpine area of the park is limited, so visitors can only visit the walking routes and the lake below. Photo: Le Vu Ha
Yosemite, California, USA
Yosemite is a famous two-tiered waterfall in Yosemite National Park that attracts visitors, especially in late spring when the water flow is strongest. The beauty of the waterfall is a combination of the mountain views, the surrounding vegetation, and the area of famous granite cliffs. Photo: pixabay
Havasu, Arizona, USA
Havasu Falls is unique in its location in the remote area of Havasu Gorge, where the Havasupai tribe lives. The road to here is not easy, but the beauty of the waterfall certainly does not disappoint those who come here. In the middle of the giant red cliff is a white waterfall pouring down to form a wonderfully beautiful turquoise lake. Photo: New York Times
In addition to the above 10 waterfalls, Travel+Leisure also introduces readers to Akaka waterfall (Hawaii, USA); Multnomah (Oregon, USA); Sutherland (New Zealand); Niagara (USA and Canada); Jog (India); Kawasan (Philippines); Kaieteur (Guyana); Tegenungan (Indonesia); Jim Jim (Australia); Yumbilla (Peru); and Rhine (Switzerland).
(According to Travel+Leisure )