A dramatic waterfall of around 200 metres tumbling down the mountainside beside the road from Sapa to O Quy Ho Pass.
Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc) drops in several tiers down the side of the Hoang Lien Son range, right beside the main road west of Sapa Town. A set of stone steps and a small bridge lets you climb close to the spray for a better view.
The name comes from the white, silvery water against the dark rock and green forest. The falls are most powerful in the rainy season from around May to September, but they are worth a stop at any time of year on the way to O Quy Ho Pass.
Quick answer
Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc) A tall cascade on the road to O Quy Ho. A dramatic waterfall of around 200 metres tumbling down the mountainside beside the road from Sapa to O Quy Ho Pass. It is visited on 6 of our Sapa day tours by open-air Jeep or local female-rider motorbike.
Highlights of Silver Waterfall
- Multi-tiered cascade roughly 200 m high
- Stone steps and a bridge close to the water
- Forest views on the road to O Quy Ho Pass
Things to do
Climb the stone steps
Walk up beside the falls for a closer view and cooling spray.
Combine with O Quy Ho
The waterfall is the first stop on the road to O Quy Ho Pass and Rong May Glass Bridge.
Plan your visit
How to get there
About 12 km from Sapa Town on the main road towards O Quy Ho Pass and Lai Chau.
Best time to visit
May–September for the strongest flow; any time of year as part of an O Quy Ho trip.
Local tips
Steps can be slippery — take care after rain.
Map
Questions about Silver Waterfall
Is the Silver Waterfall ticket included in your tours?
Yes — it is included on both O Quy Ho half-day tours and both full-day tours.
