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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Asia's Wonderful Waterfalls

Asia is indeed blessed with natural wonders, from the pristine white beaches to the exceptionally beautiful nature reserves and parks, thus it is of no wonder why tourists from various part of the globe love to spend vacations and holidays in Asian countries. These natural wonders also include the spectacular and breathtaking waterfalls which are scattered in the continent of Asia. If you are more into nature trips, the following list of famous waterfalls might help you in deciding your next holiday trip.

Jog Falls in India is the largest and the tallest waterfall in the country. It is comprised of four waterfalls named Raja, Roar, Rocket and Rani. The sight of these waterfalls during the monsoon season is just exhilarating, however the hydroelectric developments in the upstream robbed the beauty of these waterfalls during the rest of the season.

Aptly named as the most picturesque waterfall in China, perhaps in the whole Asia, Detian Waterfall is located in the Karst hills of Guangxi Province of China and in the district of Trung Khanh in Vietnam side. It is currently the 4th largest waterfall along a national boarder. It is a multi-tiered waterfall with a 30 meters water drop separated into 3 falls by rocks and trees. Definitely a must-see attraction when you book an airfare to China.

Regarded as Thailand’s largest waterfall, Thi Lo Su Waterfall is a sight to behold with its multi-segmented and multi-tiered water course. It’s famous to its visitors not only because of its scenic beauty but for the certain grace and character it possesses which allows people to swim in some of its tiers.

Unchalli Falls at Karnataka, India is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country. It’s impressive for its reliable flow, its rather unusual flow which seems like vidfoss-like and the dramatic scenery around its lush surroundings. If you’ll visit this waterfall around midday, you can see a rainbow appearing in the waterfall’s rising mist.

With a 74 meters height and 81 meters width, Huangguoshu Waterfall is regarded as one of China’s biggest waterfall. It has a classical squarish shape with a character of thunderous wall of water to graceful parallel watery columns. Most of the tourists who have visited this waterfall cannot help but capture the magnificent sight over and over again with their camera. So check your camera when you check your air ticket to China on your departure date.

Mae Ya Waterfall at the Doi Ithanon National Park is popular to its visitors because of the triangular cascade of its waters. Truly , a postcard-perfect sight that’s why most of the tourists who come to see Mae Ya always bring along a camera to capture the picturesque scenery.

If you love the wonderful view at the Mae Ya Waterfall, you’ll surely appreciate the beauty of Nohkalikai Falls which is located at the forgotten northeast corner of India. Its reliable flow plus the color of the cliff and the bright blue pool at its base entice tourists to come to this place for several times.

The peaceful setting and the laid back atmosphere of the Nachi Falls in Japan provides reason for tourists to purchase an airfare to Japan to see its exceptional beauty and indulge in the tranquility the place offers to its visitors. It is considered as the country’s tallest permanent vertical waterfall having 133 meters height. It is said that this waterfall is among the few where you can see a pagoda or from within a genuine old temple.

The towering 97 meter waterfall of Kegon Falls at Chuzenji –ko, Japan is known for its grandeur and setting. It has a forceful and tall cascade with spectacular sights from the different angle of the waterfall. Sightings of brilliant rainbows during the mornings are usual sights here.

Regarded as the “husband and wife waterfall” of Japan, Ginga and Ryusei Waterfalls is one of the most visited and photographed attraction in the Land of the Rising Sun. It is quite unusual to see two waterfalls tumble side by side being split by a giant rock. The scenery is just extraordinary with the lush surroundings backed by the snowy mountains at the wilderness of the Daisetsuzan’s backcountry.

No doubt, each waterfall possesses unique charm and varied picturesque scenes, just prepare your self to be amazed by the wonders of nature!