Vietnam · Lam Dong
Pongour Falls
Thac Pongour
The Da Nhim River drops down four broad, staggered rock steps in Vietnam Central Highlands, sometimes called the queen of Vietnam waterfalls for the elegance of its terraced shape. It draws far fewer visitors than falls closer to Da Lat, keeping the surrounding pine forest relatively quiet.
The Da Nhim River drops down four broad, staggered rock steps in Vietnam Central Highlands, sometimes called the queen of Vietnam waterfalls for the elegance of its terraced shape. It draws far fewer visitors than falls closer to Da Lat, keeping the surrounding pine forest relatively quiet.
Pongour Falls drops 40 metres (131 ft) across a face roughly 100 metres wide on the Da Nhim. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Duc Trong, with DLI the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Wet season (Jul-Oct) gives the fullest four-stepped flow over the wide rock shelves.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Wet season (Jul-Oct) gives the fullest four-stepped flow over the wide rock shelves.
Entry: Small entry fee
Getting there
- Base townDuc Trong
- AirportDLI
- CountryVietnam
- RegionLam Dong, Asia
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
11.7333, 108.25
Quick answers
How tall is Pongour Falls?
Pongour Falls drops 40 metres (131 feet), across a face about 100 metres wide. It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Da Nhim.
When is the best time to visit Pongour Falls?
Peak flow is July to October. Wet season (Jul-Oct) gives the fullest four-stepped flow over the wide rock shelves.
What can you do at Pongour Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Pongour Falls?
The usual base is Duc Trong, and the closest airport is DLI. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Small entry fee.
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