Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls

Another stop on the tourist circuit from Luang Prabang are the waterfalls of Kuang Si about 45 min drive along country roads. Here a tributary to the Mekong descends in three tiers over a height of nearly 80 m down into several beautiful small pools where swimming is possible. The typical turquoise colour comes from the calciferous rocky underground. The lush tropical forest surrounding the water falls contribute to the fairy-tale atmosphere of the place.  

There is a path up to the top on both sides of the waterfall. We went up on the right hand side, a very steep and slippery climb, sometimes on hands and knees ... we were hoping, we would not have to come down the same path. 

On top, the view was a bit disappointing: 

don't go near the fence ...

although some people do.... 

The way down on the left hand side was easier, in meandering serpentines and partly constructed with wooden steps.