The World's Most Spectacular Waterfalls
Detian Falls, China/Vietnam
Wow Factor: Showcasing a classic Asian landscape of rocky outcrops towering over lush rice paddies, these falls produce a dreamy, silky mist over the tiers of this 300-foot-wide-plus cascade of the Guichun River. The Detian Falls (called Banyue Falls in Vietnam) are in the southwestern Chinese province of Guangxi, bordering Vietnam. June and July may be the most humid time of year to travel here, but it’s when the river is at its most dramatically rapid.
Keep in Mind: The border region around Detian Falls has long been disputed, and crossing between the countries here is a major hassle.
Base Camp: Nearly every visitor to Detian Falls flies through the Chinese city of Nanning, about 100 miles away, and there you’ll find the ultramodern Best Western Premier Red Forest Hotel, with indoor and outdoor pools, a nightclub, and a spa.