Some of the many cascades and waterfalls across Asia, including Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The Ba Ho River near Nha Trang descends over three tiers, forming three waterfalls and natural swimming holes called the Ba Ho Waterfalls.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 15
- Follow signs to "Ba Ho Tourism Area" off National HIghway QL1
Batu Asah Waterfall can be reached by a 5km hike or longer ATV tour. The picturesque waterfall cascades down seven tiers of rock.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 15
- Trail from ATV Adventure Park in Kampung Kemensah, 68000 (Selangor)
A small cascade along the Biwataki Stream on Mount Takao; it used for ascetic training by Buddhist monks.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 4
- Takaosanguchi Station or Takaosanyakuoin Kitotono Parking Lot
Chisuji Falls (Chisuji no taki) - the waterfall of a thousand strands - is a small but wide waterfall in the Hakone area.
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 3
- Kowakudani Station or Sōunzan Ropeway Station
While the Do Quyen Waterfall (or Rhododendrum Falls) is not overly spectacular, it has one of the tallest drops of all the waterfalls in Vietnam.
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 300
- Rhododendrum Trail carpark on Bach Ma National Park Road
The Elephant Falls (or Lieng Rowoa waterfall) is an impressive waterfall in the town of Nam Ban, which is in the Lam Ha district of Vietnam.
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 30
- Walking trail near DT725 in Nam Ban
Hiryu Falls (Hiryu-no Taki) is a picturesque waterfall - shaped like a flying dragon - which has two tiers dropping over a total height of 40m.
You'll see a small waterfall and some cascades along the trail through the Kanmangafuchi Abyss, which is close to the cente of Nikko.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 2
- Trail from Kanman Park, on western side of Nikko or 35min walk from Nikko Station.
Kegon Falls is one of the most popular and scenic waterfalls in Japan. The Daiyi River plunges 97m in a single drop, with additional smaller casades on both sides of the main fall.
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 97
- Kegon Falls Upper Observation Deck just off Highway 120
A secluded, serene waterfall at the foothills of the mountains west of Kyoto, Kuya Falls plunges about 15m behind a Shino shrine.
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail, Segmented
- Total drop: 15
- Hike from Yamashirotakao Bus Stop
Lubuk Mecu is a small cascade and waterhole in Selangor. It's near the larger Medang Falls (Lata Medang).
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 4
- Trail from Carpark off Highway 55 (Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor).
Medang Falls (Lata Medang) is a picturesque waterfall with a deep swimming hole, reached by a 3-4 hour jungle trek.
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 20
- Trail from Carpark off Highway 55 (Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor).
Ngu Ho (Five Lakes) is a series of five spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls in Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue). An Adventure Trail connects the lakes.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 15
- Five Lakes Trail carpark on Bach Ma National Park Road
The powerful Otodome Falls (音止の滝, Otodome-no-taki) plunges 25m into a deep pool at its base. The waterfall is a short walk from the even more spectacular Shiraito Falls.
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 25
- Parking station and bus stop on Route 414
Reached via a "jungle trek" up the river, the Pisang Falls (or Sungai Pisang waterfall) is an impressive waterfall that plunges into a natural swimming hole.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 20
- Trail from Jungle Lodge near old Gombak HIghway
Ryuzu Waterfall (竜頭ノ滝, Ryūzu no Taki) is a small but scenic waterfall along the Yu River, just above Lake Chuzenji. A short trail along the river passes some smaller cascades.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade, Segmented
- Total drop: 25
- Ryuza Falls Parking (upper carpark) and cafe or Lower Parking Lot just off Highway 120
Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh) is the most popular waterfall in Langkawi. It has a swimming hole at the bottom, and multiple pools at the top of the falls.
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail
- Total drop: 91
- Carpark is just after entrance to the Langkawi Sky Bridge in Telaga Harbour Park
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, Shiraito Falls (白糸の滝, Shiraito no Taki) is 20m high and 150m wide. The water cascades in long, thin threads which give the waterfall its name.
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 20
- Parking station and bus stop on Route 414
Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) is an impressive waterfall near Sapa that cascades over multiple tiers. A walking trail follows the falls up to the top.
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 200
- Parking area next to 4D Highway
Sofea Jane Waterfall (or Jeram Kubang Gajah) can be reached by 10km hike or ATV tour. The waterfall tumbles down a large rock slab, with swimming holes below the falls.
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 30
- Trail from ATV Adventure Park in Kampung Kemensah, 68000 (Selangor)
Yudaki Waterfall is a 70m-high, fan-shaped waterfall just below Lake Yunoko, near Nikko. An optional hking circles the lake and falls.
- Type of waterfall: Fan
- Total drop: 70
- Carpark just off Highway 120
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