Journey to the West - Most Beautiful Waterfall Ever

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Most Beautiful Waterfall Ever


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Summary

By far the most beautiful waterfall we have seen and one of the finest in South East Asia. 30 min drive from Luang Prabang.


The Experience

We were just amazed by the waterfall of Kuang Si. It is located about 30 min drive from Luang Prabang to the South. We made our way there on a scooter. When we arrived, we paid for the entrance and got into a bear rescue centre.

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Brown bear rescued from previous owners who kept them in cages

When we went up to the waterfalls we discovered that there were many of them. Each one was better than the other. Some were small and cute, others were gigantic and impressive. We didn't know the beauty of the rest of the waterfalls so we began to swim in the first one which was a small one.

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Swimming in the first small waterfall

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Tiny but cute

The reason for the water to be so blue is that the water flowing down passes through numerous limestones. The debris makes the light reflect from the water surface. That was why we couldn't see deep inside the water. It was always very bright blue.

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Mathilde swimming in the second waterfall

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This part of the waterfall was forbidden to swim inside due to danger

We were left in paradise as we walked on the hiking trail up to the mountain. Then we made a short break and took an ice cream. I know, totally not compatible with nature but we just had to do it.

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Ice cream time in front of waterfall

Then we discovered the big waterfall which was so impressive. We must have stayed there for 20 minutes because it was so breath-taking.

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Big waterfall of Kuang Si

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Mathilde in front of the big waterfall

We went even deeper into the mountain and discovered a track of stairs that was overrun by the waterfall.

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Stairs covered in water. The waterfall runs right through it

And the last waterfall we discovered just before we realised how far the hiking trail went. It was very long indeed, something on the order of 4 hours walk. So, we decided to return back from there.

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Last waterfall we saw

The next day we went on a bus to Vang Vieng, the town for spring break apparently. We booked a full day of activities including ziplining, kayaking, tubing in a cave and swimming in a blue lagoon. If you are interested to see my next travel exploit, stay tuned for my upcoming blog post about it.

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The Entire Travel Series

Read even more from the Journey to the West series. Start from the top.

The Begin
Donated Rear Panniers
Last Shopping
Buying Supplies
The Map
First Day of Ride
If it Rains, it's Not Laziness
Long Ride in Shenzhen
The First Mistake and How We Fixed It
Don't Give Up the Bike Tour
Last Days in China
Biking Thailand Starts in Chiang Mai
Updated Travel Mode in Chiang Rai
Crossing Border between Thailand and Loas
Beautiful Slow Boat Scenery from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang on the Mekong River
Luang Prabang City Cruise
Stunning Nahm Dong Park


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Amazing view , awesome waterfall... i wish i could be there

Hey thanks. Be sure to go there if you end up in Laos some day.

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Another awesome adventure and experience well told. I am starting to enjoy your travel writes! And will now pay close attention!

Hey thank you! I shall chase even more amazing places to go. Now in Vientiane and soon going to the UNESCO World Heritage place of Laos in Pakse. Can't wait.

I will follow along those no doubt wonderful adventure. You just keep posting. Thanks

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