• Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si) - Nam Tok Bua Tong (น้ำตกบัวตอง), also known as the Sticky Waterfall, is an amazing destination to explore when visiting Chiang Mai. The water originates from a natural spring and contains such high levels of dissolved minerals that it coats the rocks and tree roots with high-traction limestone. This is why it’s called the “Sticky Falls”—the stone provides excellent grip. Although it appears slippery, visitors are often surprised to see people easily walking on the steep rocks. Climbing all over the waterfall is possible, offering a thrilling experience and a fantastic opportunity for capturing stunning photos.

The Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfall is situated less than an hour and a half from the city, making it a popular choice for a half-day trip, and it is 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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