Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall
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A limestone waterfall rich in calcium. Its rock surface is rough and not slippery, so you can climb barefoot against the flow, making it Chiang Mai's most unusual waterfall experience.
Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall lies in Mae Taeng district, about 60 km north of Chiang Mai. Its official name is Bua Tong Waterfall. The spring water is rich in calcium carbonate, which deposits on the rock surface as rough travertine with strong grip. Visitors can climb barefoot up the waterfall against the current, walking as if on a climbing wall, with ropes assisting on the steeper sections. The water flows from the clear 'Seven-Color Spring' (Chet Si Fountain), which has blue-green water. Admission is free, and it is open roughly 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Weekends are busy with locals. Wear clothes that can get wet, and bring a waterproof bag and a towel. The valley has simple changing areas and snack stalls. There is no public transport, so you will need to charter or rent a car. It's about 1 hour from Chiang Mai.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Huay Tung Tao Lake
- Elephant Nature Park
- Jing Jai Market
- Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
- Wat Chiang Man
- Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
- Mon Cham
- Chiang Mai Zoo