Day trip to the Bua Tong waterfall in Chiang Mai

In Thailand, one does not look at a waterfall more or less. How many would there be in this country? One hundred, two hundred or maybe a thousand, ranging from imposing majestic waterfalls to simple, but no less impressive down streams.

I can endlessly enjoy that flowing water, it is soothing and makes you realize how beautiful nature can be.

Bua Tong Waterfalls

An English friend of mine, who recently made a number of day trips from Chiang Mai with his Thai girlfriend, told me about this waterfall. It is not a spectacular example of a Thai waterfall, but they still spent an entertaining afternoon.

There are 5 levels and each of them is a great place to sit and enjoy your surroundings. The rocks mainly consist of limestone with an almost creamy white color and because of the limestone the water also appears crystal blue. The whole forms a beautiful contrast with the green trees.

There are no places to swim, but you can cool off just by sitting in one of the small 'pools' at the base of the falls. But do not sit alone, because the intention is of course that the visitor climbs to the top of the waterfall. That trip then goes upstream over the rocks, which are not slippery due to the limestone so that it is easy to climb. You don't even need shoes with those rocks, which sometimes feel like pumice, but can also be a little prickly at times. Some help is provided by a rope along the route, but count on not keeping it completely dry.

The top of the waterfall

The prize for the climb is a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and forests. It is the picnic spot for Thai visitors and even has a small pool for children to enjoy.

Holy place

Once at the top, keep an eye out for the signs that lead to a sacred spring, Nam Phu Chet Si. The crystal clear water in this source is said to have a beneficial effect. There are sticks with cups available and water to draw from the spring, not to drink, but to pour over you. Whether it indeed has a beneficial effect remains to be seen, but in any case it provides some cooling when the weather is warm.

Directions

From Chiang Mai, take road number 1001 towards Phrao. You pass Mae Jo University and a few villages, where you can rest, eat and drink. With about 18 kilometers to go the waterfall is announced on a metal sign, then a while later another sign indicating that you should now turn right. After that, one cannot miss the waterfall.

Finally,

There are several websites that provide information about the Bua Tong waterfall. On the Blond travels site, of which I have also used parts of the text, there are a number of beautiful photos, see: www.theblondtravels.com/bua-tong-sticky-waterfalls-chiang-mai