Kuang Si Falls - Luang Prabang Waterfall, Laos

Kuang Si Falls – Luang Prabang Waterfall, Laos

Kuang Si is a gigantic falls that is located within a big sedimentary rock forest. The falls clears out right into a collection of 3 water swimming pools.  Located just 30 KM South of Luang Pra-bang Laos(pics), is this wonderful fall. The height is about 50 m high.  At the bottom you will find a a team of blue-green azure pocket of water pools embedded in the rain forest as it flows downstream.

People tend to swim in the water pools as they are very popular for that reason, but make sure to be weary of the weather especially during rainy season.  The currents may be strong.

If you are travelling in Luang Prabang you could organize your own personal daytrip to the Kuang Si Falls as well as the Pak-Ou Caves. The waterfall and also Pak-Ou Buddha caverns are 2 of the major vacationer destinations around the area of Luang Prabang. The waterfalls are just one of one of the most preferred outing in northern Laos.

Kuang Si Falls by Clay Gilliland, on Flickr
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If you have time, just a few hundred meters from the Kuang Si Falls location prior to the entryway, is the Kuang Si Butterfly Park. On the premises you will also encounter a bear refuge making your trip a lot more unique.
Kuang Si Falls by Clay Gilliland, on Flickr
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