Climb Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfalls like Spider-Man. Discover the unique, grippy rocks and enjoy a thrilling adventure. Book your half-day tour now.
- Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si) - Nam Tok Bua Tong (น้ําตกบัวตอง), also known as the Sticky Waterfall, is an amazing spot to visit when you’re in Chiang Mai. The water here emerges from a natural spring and is so rich in dissolved minerals that it coats the rocks and tree roots it flows over with high-traction limestone. This is why it’s called the “Sticky Falls” – the stone provides so much grip. It looks like a typical slippery waterfall, so it’s surprising to see people easily walking on the steep rocks. You can climb all over the waterfall and explore freely. It’s incredibly fun and a fantastic place to take some unique photos.
The Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfall is less than an hour and a half from the city, making it a popular half-day trip that’s definitely worth the visit.
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One of the most unique places in Chiang Mai, Thailand is called Bua Tong or the Sticky Waterfalls. Located about an hour and a half drive north of Chiang Mai’s Old City, these waterfalls are not only impressive and gorgeous, but a special feature allows you to climb directly up the rocks into the oncoming cascading water.
Waterfalls are notoriously slippery. One usually goes down a waterfall thanks to gushing waters and slick surfaces. So how is it possible to climb up the Sticky Waterfalls?
The Sticky Waterfalls get their name from a mineral deposit that is incredibly grippy. In fact, the rocks feel like a hardened sponge. They are callous and even slightly prickly to the touch but surprisingly give a bit under pressure. Since no algae or slime adheres to the rocks, they are the perfect canvas to climb up the waterfall. It is impressively steep in some places, but with the aid of the limestone deposits on the stones, we felt like Spider-Man!
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