Silver Waterfall

Thác Bạc

A roadside waterfall about 12 km west of Sa Pa, dropping roughly 200 metres. A stone path climbs to a viewing bridge halfway up, and it is a must-stop on the way to O Quy Ho Pass.

Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc) lies beside the 4D national highway, about 12 km northwest of Sa Pa, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres. Water cascades in multiple tiers down the cliffs of the Hoang Lien Son range, with a total drop of about 200 metres. From a distance it looks like a silver ribbon hanging on the green hillside, which is how it got its name. The falls are right by the road. Park, buy a ticket, and enter. Two stone path loops run along either side of the falls. Climb for about 15–20 minutes to a small bridge halfway up for a close view of the mist and roar, then descend the other side. The full loop takes about 40 minutes. Small stalls along the path sell grilled corn, grilled eggs, and bamboo-tube rice. At the top there is a small trout and sturgeon farm. The signature dish of nearby restaurants, Sa Pa salmon hotpot, is made with cold-water fish raised in this area. Admission is about VND 20,000–30,000, and the site is open roughly 07:00–17:30. Silver Waterfall is usually visited together with Love Waterfall (Thác Tình Yêu), 3 km further west, which requires a 20-minute hike in and costs about VND 70,000. The route continues to O Quy Ho Pass, another 3 km west, and the Rong May Glass Bridge at the pass. Together they make up the “western half-day tour.” Getting there: Renting a motorbike in town takes about 25 minutes. The 4D highway has many bends and uphill stretches, but the road surface is good. You can also hire a car or join a shared group tour, which costs about VND 150,000–250,000 per person. Public buses run from town to the pass, but they are infrequent. Notes: During the rainy season the paths are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes and bring a raincoat. The falls area is windy and noticeably colder than town. In the dry season (January–March) the water flow is low and the falls look less impressive.

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