Kuang Si Falls are thirty kilometres from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang at around 10am and heads towards Ban Ou by boat. En route you stop at a pottery village (Ban Chan).

Kuang Si Falls is an incredibly beautiful place, definitely worth the visit, as the waterfalls are very picturesque.

You can explore the area as it is possible to walk to the top, although we recommend the pools halfway up as the perfect place for a splash about.

The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hill, leading to the main fall with a 60-metre cascade.

At the very bottom of the falls there are numerous turquoise blue pools of water flowing downstream and small cascades (3-5 metres high) that result in typical travertine waterfalls.

The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream. The many cascades that result are typical of travertine waterfalls.

The biggest waterfall and one of the must-see attractions in Luang Prabang which are truly spectacular.

Kuang Si Falls overview

Kuang Si Falls is located in southern Laos, approximately 40 kilometers from Luang Prabang. This is an ideal place to visit and relax after exploring the full architecture of Laos’ ancient capital’s temples and pagodas and climbing Phou Si Mountain.

Kuang Si Falls complex has a lot of different big and small waterfalls that help you gather and swim from one waterfall to the next in this waterfalls complex.

The Kuang Si Falls is composed of three tiers that lead to a 50-meter drop into shallow pools before flowing downstream. The pools are ideal for swimming, and you may change into your swimsuit at wooden huts near the waterfall’s entrance.

Highlights of Kuang Si Falls

The water in Kuang Si Falls is so clear and blue that visitors could swim, relax, and soak for an hour. The blue water of Kuang Si Falls draws tourists, and the falls are organized in layers similar to terrace fields; it is a very powerful waterfall.

The climate of the Kuang Si Falls ecological complex is very clean, making it ideal for young people, couples, and the elderly to explore and relax. 

And, one of the most striking features of Kuang Si Falls is the locals’ friendliness, their concern for environmental preservation, and their willingness to serve tourists with honesty and enthusiasm.

It is simple and convenient for tourists to visit Kuang Si Falls from Luang Prabang, so if you arrive in Luang Prabang, you should not miss out on visiting this famous and powerful destination.

How to travel to Kuang Si Falls?

Kuang Si Waterfall is located about 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang. The city offers motorcycle rentals, albeit the roads might be bumpy.

A tour, which normally costs roughly $5-$7 per person, is a more convenient choice. From Naluang Bus Station, you can also hire a tuk-tuk (one of the popular vehicles of locals) or a minibus. 

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