8 Best Waterfalls In Southeast Asia To Check Out This Summer

1. Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Laos

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2. Erawan Falls, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

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3. Tegenungan Waterfall, Bali, Indonesia

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4. Kawasan Falls, Cebu, Philippines

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5. Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Vietnam & China Border

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6. Tinuy-an Falls, Surigao del Sur, Philippines

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7. Tad Yuang Falls, Bolaven Plateau, Laos

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8. Haew Narok Waterfall, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

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