Can you swim in Kuang Si Falls?
The Kuang Si Waterfall is about 30 minutes outside of downtown Luang Prabang and is an absolutely stunning set of waterfalls. Not only that, but you can swim in the pools! A must see for photographers and swimmers alike. When you first park you will walk through a small market of food and craft vendors.
How was Kuang Si Falls made?
According to one local legend, Kuang Si Falls were formed when a wise old man revealed the waters of Nam Si by digging deep into the Earth. After the waters came to Kuang Si, a beautiful golden deer made its home under a big rock that protruded from the falls.
What is the biggest waterfall in Laos?
Khone Phapheng Falls
Khone Phapheng Falls. The Khone Falls and Pha Pheng Falls (Lao: ນ້ຳຕົກຕາດຄອນພະເພັງ; Khmer: ល្បាក់ខោន, Lbak Khaon) together form a waterfall located in Champasak Province on the Mekong River in southern Laos, near the border with Cambodia. At 35,376 feet (10,783 m) wide, it is the widest waterfall in the world.
How tall is the Kuang Si waterfall?
50-metre
Kuang Si Falls, spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si, is considered the most beautiful masterpiece of nature in the whole country. From a 50-metre height, the vibrant water falls into a series of shallow pools before flowing downstream into the jungle river.
Where is the Kuang Si waterfall?
Luang Prabang
The Kuang Si Falls or Kuang Xi Falls (Lao: ນ້ຳຕົກຕາດ ກວາງຊີ), alternatively known as the Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three-tiered waterfall about 29 kilometers (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang. The waterfalls are a favorite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang, and begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside.
Where is the Kuang Si waterfall located?
How much is a tuk tuk to Kuang Si Falls?
A private tuk tuk will cost you about 180,000 – 200,000kip or US$22-25 for the day, and the driver will wait for you at the falls to take you back into town. This is great if you’re keen to run on your own schedule, take your time, or get there before the crowds for photography etc.
Where is the world’s tallest waterfall?
Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela, the tallest waterfall on land, is 3 times shorter than the Denmark Strait cataract, and Niagara Falls carries 2,000 times less water, even during peak flows.
Which country has maximum number of waterfalls?
You’ll find waterfalls on every single continent. Countries like New Zealand and Norway are known for the volume of waterfalls they offer. Argentina/Brazil and Zambia/Zimbabwe are known for the sheer size of their waterfalls, while Japan’s falls are renowned for their beauty.
Which country has the best waterfalls?
VENEZUELA: ANGEL FALLS Locals refer to this majestic beauty as Kerepakupai Vena (“waterfall of the deepest place”). At 3,212 feet, with a plunge of 2,648 feet, this is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, dropping over the edge of Auyantepui mountain in Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.