May Waterfall (Thac May)

About this location

May Waterfall - A cascading oasis nestled in the mountains of Thanh Hoa. May Waterfall is located in Thach Quang Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, within the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park. The waterfall features a series of natural stone tiers, highlighted by nine main cascading levels set amidst a lush mountainous landscape. It was officially recognized as a provincial-level tourist site by the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee in 2019. The cinematic value of May Waterfall lies in the harmonious blend of flowing water, rugged stone terrain, and natural vegetation. The area surrounding the falls remains deeply connected to the mountainous landscape and the Muong ethnic community in Thach Lam. The Dang Thuong village area preserves a system of traditional stilt houses, providing additional layers of architectural and indigenous cultural context alongside the waterfall scenery. With its distinct natural landscape, May Waterfall is well-suited for nature documentaries, environmental films, community-focused narratives, and productions requiring an authentic Vietnamese mountainous setting. The various tiers, trails, forests, and stilt houses offer a wide range of options for wide, medium, and close-up shots, particularly for sequences requiring natural environments free from urban elements. Content summary: PTIT. Photo credits: Thanh Hoa Tourism, Thach Quang Commune People's Committee, Get Your Guide.

Location rules

• Do not dispose of trash, chemicals, fuel, or waste into the waterfall, streams, or forest areas.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Risk of slipping on waterfall tiers
• Weather and heavy rain