Bua Thong Waterfall may not be the most beautiful or impressive waterfall in Chiang Mai province, but it's probably one of the most entertaining. Why? Because of its unique feature, which has earned it the nickname "Sticky Waterfall." The limestone stream of this 100-meter-high waterfall isn't slippery like other waterfalls. Here, the natural, milky-white layer is rough and provides a secure grip. This makes climbing the waterfall quite easy. That's precisely why visitors come here: to climb Chiang Mai's "Sticky Waterfall" without slipping. It's fun and hardly strenuous. Ropes are provided for assistance on the steeper sections.

Free entry from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sticky Waterfall is located 60 kilometers from downtown Chiang Mai. The drive takes just over an hour. There is no public transportation to Bua Thong Waterfall. The easiest way to get there is to hire a red car that will take you to the waterfall and back to Chiang Mai afterward. The cost is around 800 THB, regardless of the number of passengers (maximum 8). However, I recommend taking the opportunity to make a short trip to Wat Pa Dara Phirom Phra Aram Luang and Huay Thung Tao Lake, where you can eat in one of the floating thatch huts. And why not also visit Wat Bua Thong Temple, which is not far from the waterfall?

How to get there

How do you get to Sticky Waterfall (Bua Thong Waterfall)? Sticky Waterfall is located 60 kilometers from downtown Chiang Mai. The journey takes just over an hour. There is no public transportation to Bua Thong Waterfall. The easiest way is to hire a red car that will take you to the waterfall and then back to Chiang Mai. The cost is around 800 THB, regardless of the number of passengers (maximum 8). I recommend taking the opportunity to make a short trip that includes Wat Pa Dara Phirom Phra Aram Luang and Huay Thung Tao Lake, where you can eat in one of the floating thatch huts. And why not also visit Wat Bua Thong Temple, which is not far from the waterfall?