Kuang Si Falls: High cost performance
On February 18, 2024, we visited the Kuang Si Falls located more than 20 kilometers south of Luang Prabang city in Laos.
After buying tickets at the visitor center (25,000 kip per person, about 7.3 yuan), we took a scenic bus (about 800 meters, no extra charge) to the entrance of the waterfall scenic area.
The vertical height of the waterfall scenic area is about 2 kilometers, and there are 4 waterfall groups from the foot of the mountain to near the top.
We slowly walked up from the right side of the waterfall group (facing the waterfall mountain), and saw that the winding and winding, some places need to use hands and feet, the vegetation around the small road is very beautiful. We went up all the way, and then admired the 4 waterfalls along the way.
About 60 minutes later, we arrived at the lake on the top of the mountain (it is the source of water for the 4 waterfalls in the mountains). At this moment, the T-shirt has been soaked in sweat.
After a short rest, waiting for "sweat collection" (to avoid getting sick), I jumped into the lake for a swim.
After eating the food we brought, we replenished our energy, and then we went down to the waterfall group closest to the lake on the top of the mountain (from bottom to top, it is the 4th waterfall group) with the help of the steel frame stairs on the left side of the waterfall group.
The waterfall with the largest drop and area in this scenic area is in the shape of a right triangle, with a drop of about 200 meters, which is quite spectacular (photos 2, 5, 11-13)!
With the help of the tourist road slowly down, we admired the other 3 waterfall groups from another angle, took the scenic bus to the exit, and the whole journey took 3 hours.
Overall, Luang Prabang, the most famous tourist holy land, the cost of the scenic area plus the round-trip scenic bus, a total of only 25,000 kip per person, high cost performance!
A teacher at the Confucius Institute of Vientiane China told us that in Luang Prabang and even throughout Laos, the Guangxi Falls are definitely the best tourist attractions recognized. The water here, like many other karst landforms, is a faint blue-green color, which is particularly intoxicating. The waterfall stretches along the steep slope, slowly spreading out. The best and most powerful is the large waterfall on the top of the triangle. It is also a holy place that many backpackers yearn for in the world. It is uphill and there is a pool under each waterfall. It is like a natural swimming pool. There are three or two exclusive ones, and dozens of people are crowded together. The big tree next to it has also become a platform for diving lovers, playing, laughing... one after another. Young, energetic, free, unrestrained... Maybe this is the most attractive place for "Guangxi Falls"!
The area of Guangxi Waterfall is very wide, so the waterfall meal of Guangxi Waterfall seems to have several places. We came here below, a little farther from the entrance of the main scenic spot. Just in front of the waterfall, a large area of land was flattened, several houses were built, some tables and chairs were placed outdoors, and white tablecloths were laid, which can be spliced freely according to the number of people. The nearest place to the waterfall was made with several landscape positions, scattered with flowers for everyone to take pictures. The dishes are also good, the color and fragrance are complete, facing the waterfall dining, the appetite will be much better, and it is especially in line with the unique French romantic style of Luang Prabang.
Kuang Si Waterfall is more than just a natural wonder. A place where you can escape the world's hustle and embrace the serenity of nature's embrace. A must-visit destination in Luang Prabang that promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Laos' natural beauty.
走进老挝的光西瀑布景区,感觉很有特色:在景区的瀑布下方水池里可以游泳!这在国内绝对是没有的!国内的景点都会有围栏,还有不少管理人员、工作人员等等。光西瀑布景区里面一个工作人员都没看到,只看到门口守门的大爷……
去琅勃拉邦,虽然这个城市是联合国的世界遗产,但是,作为一个城市的郊区有一群瀑布还是很值得人的向往的。在没有去过琅勃拉邦的时候,只是从攻略和照片上欣赏瀑布,似乎没有那么令人振奋,因为,任何一个景点都要有参照物,否则就会失去它的本来面目。在到了光西瀑布后,一看见门面,我立即就感觉似乎到了中国南方的一个景区,虽然茂密的森林让人感觉凉爽,可是,整个布局,就没有那么恢弘大气。
Some Faran were swimming. I should have brought a swimsuit too, regret 😭 Anyway, it was a waterfall with outstanding transparency in emerald green! There is a "Tsukinowa Bear Conservation Center" on the promenade along the way, and you can see the bears playing in the sun. There is a shop there, selling t-shirts, etc., and the profit is used to protect the bear. I bought a t-shirt there with the intention of donating, but it's actually solid, well designed, and it's heavy (laughs)