Detian Waterfall

At 200 meters wide with a 75 meter drop, the Detian waterfall, located primarily on the Chinese side of the Sino-Vietnamese border, is definitely the highlight of the area, as well as being the fourth largest waterfall along a national border and the largest such waterfall in Asia. Because the amount of water cascading down the waterfall differs with the season, the waterfall will change appearance from a raging torrent to a peaceful splash, the upside being that the waterfall is worth visiting year-round. Scenic spots are littered around the road beside the waterfall permitting several different angles from which to capture the falls. The scenic route takes one up right beside the waterfall to each of its several different levels. At its base there are several rafts that during high season will take one a few meters out for a close-up shot of the waterfall, though for a rather steep ¥48 fee. Climbing the path beside the Falls is supposed to be especially relaxing due to the high concentration of negative ions in the air. A tiny Buddhist shrine at the top of the Falls completes the image of tranquility.