Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Top 10 Most Impressive Waterfalls of Asia

During summer, people usually look for cool places where they can simply dive and enjoy the clear and the cool water of the site. Here are some waterfalls you’ll surely love and enjoy!

1.) Jeongbang Waterfall – China


You will surely enjoy Jeongbang Waterfall. This famous waterfall is located on Jeju Island. This fantastic waterfall is 23 meters high and is located very near to the ocean. This popular tourist destination is one of the very few waterfalls in Asia that falls directly in the ocean. It is located near Seogwipo. There are 3 other impressive waterfalls in the vicinity nmely: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall and Sojeongbang Waterfall.

2.) Huangguoshu Waterfall – China


Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the entire Asian continent. It is also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall. It is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia. This amazing waterfall is located on the Baihe River in Anshun, Guizhou Province. The waterfall is 77.8 m in height and 101 m in width.

3.) Shifen Waterfall – Taiwan


Shifen Waterfall is a beautiful and is a scenic waterfall in Pingsi Town of Taiwan on the upper reaches of the Keelung River. The height of the fall is 20 meters and with a width of 40 meters in width. This waterfall is the broadest waterfall in Taiwan

4.) Umphang Thee Lor Sue Waterfall – Thailand


The Umphang Thee Lor Sue Waterfall in Thailand is uniquely agreed upon as one of the best waterfalls in Asia and in the world. It is also called the Lor Sue, Thee Lor Sue or Te-law-zue. This unique body of water is believed to be the largest and highest waterfall in Thailand.

5.) Detian – Ban Goc Falls – Vietnam


Detian - Banyue Falls or Ban Gioc Falls are 2 of the world’s spectacular waterfalls. It is located on the Quy Xuab River. This impressive waterfall is currently the world’s 4th largest waterfall.

6.) Fukuroda Falls – Japan



Fukuroda Falls are located in Daigo to Ibaraki Prefecture. The width of the falls is 73 m, while the height reaches 120 m. During winter the falls may freeze. The falls are ranked as the third most beautiful waterfall in Japan, coming after Kegon Falls, Kegonnotaki and Nachi Falls.

7.) Ka Chong – Cambodia


Ka Choung is a fascinatingly wonderful waterfall located in the Ratanakiri. This province in Cambodia and is located in. In the different subject areas, the falls are located in Ban Lung District about 7 kilometers north west of the provincial capital Banlung.

8.) Jurong Falls – Singapore


Jurong Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Its recognition is not just through the water. It is the tallest continuously running artificial waterfall in the world, at 30 meters tall.

9.) Sipisopiso – Indonesia


The Sipisopiso is an amazing waterfall. This plunges waterfall in the Batak highlands of Sumatra. It is formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau that hurls itself from a cave in the side of the lake. The Lake Toba caldera is some 120 meters.

10.) Limunsudan Falls – Philippines


Limunsudan Falls is a Philippine hidden wonders of nature. These two-tiered waterfalls are located in Rogongon, a barangay of Iligan City in the town of Lanao del Sur. This amazing waterfall is the country’s highest waterfall with the height of 870 feet.

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