Located far about 30km from the Southern of the capital Luang Prabang of the million – elephant-country, Kuang Si waterfall complex nestling in the forest with many small and large waterfall has become one of the wonderful destination to nature and exploration lovers. To get more information, you can click: Indochina travel Laos

From Luang Prabang, there are two ways to get to Kuang Si Waterfall. The first suggestion is to rent a motorbike, or a tuk tuk – a special vehicle in Laos. It takes about 50 minutes to travel on pleasant asphalt road to the Kuang Si Fall Park gate. In addition, it is also exciting to take one-hour – boat ride along downstream of the Mekong River to Ban Ou cave and you will continue about 5km to reach the final destination.

The beauty of Kuang Si Waterfall -source: internet

The waterfall in Laos means “Tat Kuang Si”. Local inhabitants tell by words a story associated with that name. According to legend, the waterfall was created by a wise old man who gathered water from the Nam Xi River by digging deep into the ground. After returning home, a golden deer came to build its house under a rock in the falls. The name Tat Kuang Si is composed of three words Tat- waterfall, Kuang – deer and Si- digging the land.

Situated in the primeval forest in the large park, Kuang Si waterfall consists of a wealth of floors. From the parking outside the gate, walking through the forest for about 5 minutes visitors gradually admire the stunning beauty of the first water fall. The water here is very special, clear and emerald. This blue is the color of algae that lives on the water in Kuang Si. Continue trekking about 5 minutes, you can reach the main waterfall. On the wooden bridge across the waterfall, guests can have a chance to enjoy the whole majestic beauty of waterfall. From a height of nearly a hundred meters, the water falls heavily down and through several steps to the waterfall creating a spacious natural pool. From here, the blue water flows through the forest to create more small beaches for tourists. See more: Laos travel tours

Standing on the bridge to admire the beauty of Kuang Si Waterfall -source: internet

Adventure – loving tourists can climb up to the top of the falls through the winding road on the right side of the lake.From the top point, the whole beauty of ​​the natural park is surprisingly shown in front of your eyes and wins your eyes at the first sight. For many other travelers, there is simple a quick stop beside a natural swimming pool for their long exploration trip. They can immerse themselves into the clear and fresh water or just sit together on the wooden table in harmony to enjoy the forest and foods, which helps you reduce their tiredness.

Coming to Kuang Si Waterfall, tourists not only enjoy the spectacular beauty of the waterfall, mountain or forests but also participate in some exciting activities such as climbing or swimming. In the fresh air of the Kuang Si ecosytem, it is great for you to hear the sound of birds as well as the sound of waterfall. All welcome warmly nature lovers, including you.

It is normal that tourists spend all day in this site. There are many local restaurants with affordable prices right at the entrance to the park. Or if you can order food, then enjoy lunch in the poetic scene right at the foot of the main waterfall, it will be unforgettable moments.

If you have a chance to visit the beautiful capital Luang Prabang of Laos, do not forget to pass by Kuang Si waterfall !

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