Sticky waterfall Chiang Mai | Full guide to the BUA Tong Wasserfall

Sticky waterfall Chiang Mai | Full guide to the BUA Tong Wasserfall

The BUA Tong Wasserfall, also known as Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai, is a multi -level limestone water case that flows through lush jungle, just a short trip from the city of Chiang Mai in Nordthailand.

If you've ever visited a few waterfalls, you know that it is a slippery game to climb you. Usually they would have to slide up and stick to vines, hoping that their feet suddenly slip below them. However, due to the dense limestone deposits and the relatively tame slope, you can climb up and down on the several levels of the waterfalls due to the dense limestone deposits and the relatively tame slope without risking a fall.

Although limestone waterfalls occur more frequently in places such as the Philippines, Thailand's northern waterfalls are typically found in areas with slippery sediment rock. The unique, grippy mineral deposits have brought BUA Tong the right nickname Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai.

Location of the sticky waterfall

Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai is about 60 km north of the old town of Chiang Mai. The waterfall is located in a protected nature area known as Lanna National Park.

I marked the exact location on the map below so that you can find it easier.

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Sticky Waterfall Directions - this is how you come here

The journey to the Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai is possible in three different ways: rent a motorcycle and drive yourself, take a waterfall tour from Chiang Mai or transport options, including a local Songthaew or taxis.

Independent option: Motorcycle from Chiang Mai

For independent travelers, the best way to get to the Chiang Mai sticky is to rent a motorcycle in Chiang Mai.

You can rent a motorcycle near the old town for about 150-200 baht a day. I would recommend buying at least one Honda click or 100cc+ motorcycle variant because you will drive on motorways for a long section of the trip.

Overall, Chiang Mai's journey to Sticky Waterfall takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. You have to follow the Route 1001 and turn right towards Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai, as marked above.

Total cost: 200 baht (motorcycle rent) + 100 baht (fuel costs) =300 baht

Sticky waterfall Chiang Mai Tour

Understandably, driving a motorcycle on a Thai Freeway is not for everyone. There are some to choose from for those who prefer a local guide and a tour.

Bicycle and sticky waterfall tour in Chiang Mai for under 1700 baht you can book an all-day tour from Chiang Mai City, which you take on a ride on the longtail boat to explore a hidden cave and end with a picturesque bike tour to explore the sticky water case.

Doi Suthep and Sticky Waterfall Tour Alternative You can also book this personalized small group tour, which stops at the holiest temple of Chiang Mai and contains a guided tour of the Bua Tong waterfall. This tour is a little more expensive, but has incredible reviews and apparently the guides know all the good climbing spots.

Songthaew to the sticky waterfall

Depending on your negotiating skills, it is also possible to book a Songthaew to Sticky Waterfall from the old town of Chiang Mai at a reasonable price. The Songthaews are larger taxis in pick-up truck style, which can record larger groups than Tuk Tuks.

Although the driver will almost safely start, you can expect that you will pay about 1000 baht for a half -day trip from the old town to Sticky Waterfall. This should include a return trip, and the driver will wait for you at the waterfall.

Alternatively, you could book a grave, but I found that Songthaews are usually cheaper and the grave driver does not stay with them while enjoying the waterfall.
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Entry fee for the sticky waterfall 2020

From 2020, the BUA Tong Wasserfall will be free. This means that you can climb and swim on the waterfall without spending a single baht next to the transport.

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Sticky waterfall Chiang Mai - Bua Tong Wasserfall

As soon as you have arrived at the parking lot of Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai, you can follow the paved path through the garden. Almost immediately to your right you can see the top of the highest level.

There are a total of three main levels for the BUA Tong Wasserfall. There are fixed ropes on all levels so that you can start at the top and descend to the lowest level.

Tip: Visit the Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai early to have the entire area for yourself! Travel groups usually arrive at noon or in the afternoon.
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Ascent of the waterfall - what awaits you

As expected, you can only climb the waterfall with bare feet. The dense limestone mineral and the calcium -rich deposits in the waterfall gives it a rough and handy texture. In addition, there is no slippery moss on this type of stone, which gives it a really "sticky" feeling.
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Take a look at the lower levels

The main waterfall level at Bua Tong is the middle or second level. You can reach this point after climbing the first level. This section is the steepest, and there are even signs that indicate that you should not climb it up to a certain point.

Although there are no signs or paths, I would recommend climbing another level until you reach the reason. This section has a hip -deep natural pool that flows to the banks of the dense Thai jungle. This is a great place to take a few pictures and enjoy a bath.
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Visit the natural source - Chet Si

After we had climbed and swam over two hours, we decided to visit the natural source that feeds the Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai.

You will find the source directly opposite the top of the first level near the entrance garden. There is a wooden footbridge and a path that leads to a cleared area where you can see the turquoise natural source. The source is called "Chet Si" or the source of the seven colors.

Although you cannot swim here, it is worth going on foot and seeing the surprisingly quiet source of the mighty current to the waterfalls.
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History of Bua Tong Wasserfall

The BUA Tong waterfall and the natural source are important in the local folklore and history. It is said that the source was created after a escaped princess had fled before an attack on the Lanna kingdom and had opened her camp near the source.

The princess named Buatong (golden flower) prayed for water to get her hiding place. Her wish was fulfilled when the earth goddess opened the earth, the Chet Si source unveiled and created the BUA Tong-Wasserfall.

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Waterfall day trip from Chiang Mai

For independent travelers who want to experience a full -day waterfall adventure, it is possible to combine another nearby waterfall with this day trip.

After visiting the Chiang Mai sticky, we decided to go to the Mork Fa Waterfall. There is a small detour, but it shouldn't take longer than 50 minutes to reach this waterfall, which also shortens the return trip to Chiang Mai.

Do you enjoy this sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai Guide? Do you have questions? Feel free to leave a comment or reach me personally by email.

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