Nature
Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls
Limestone waterfalls you can walk straight up, because the rock is grippy rather than slippery.
WhereChiang Mai
Time needed2 hours
Best timeWeekday morning
CostFree
It sounds like a gimmick and is actually great fun — children and adults climb the falls in bare feet. An hour north of Chiang Mai and easy to combine with a spa.
How to visit it well
- Bring shoes with grip for the walk down; climb barefoot.
- There are ropes to hold on the steeper sections.
- Combine with the Pong Dueat hot springs nearby.
Tours that include Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls
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