Pongour Waterfall

About this location

Pongour Waterfall - Magnificent Seven-Tiered Waterfall Location Pongour Waterfall (also known as Seven-Tiered Waterfall) is a famous natural scenic spot in the Southern Central Highlands region. Recognized as a National Scenic Monument, it boasts a majestic waterfall scale surrounded by a pristine primeval forest ecosystem. The prominent landscape structure features a system of rugged sedimentary rock cliffs arranged in layers like giant steps spreading over 100m wide. During the wet season, water pours over the rock steps, creating overlapping white silk strips; during the dry season, the rock tiers reveal raw, angular formations. The combination of tiered water flows, ancient forest vegetation, and the calm lake surface at the base of the waterfall creates a filming set system rich in visual depth, offering diverse camera angles from grand panoramic shots to realistic close-ups. With its unique layered rock topography and pristine wilderness space deeply imbued with highland character, the location provides suitable foundations for historical dramas, action-adventure films, TVCs, and artistic music videos, subject to scenic management regulations and filming permit requirements. Compiled by: PTIT Photo credits: Thanh Nien Newspaper; Vietnam National Authority of Tourism; Bazantravel; Mia Go;

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, opposing the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting celebrities or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Special attention is required when filming in Zone I protection areas of Special National Monuments in Lam Dong Province, including the Cat Tien Archaeological Site, Cat Tien National Park (the portion within Lam Dong Province), and military, security, and national defense zones in accordance with specialized management regulations.
• For international film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Flash floods