8 Must-Visit Waterfall Destinations in Asia

8 Must-Visit Waterfall Destinations in Asia (Image: Canva)

Asia harbours some of the most breathtaking natural marvels, and waterfalls are at the top of the list due to their sheer beauty and power. The following are eight waterfalls around the continent that must be on the list of any traveller.

Shiraito Falls, Shizuoka, Japan
Shiraito Falls, close to Fuji Mountain, is famous because of their gentle, thread-like falls running off a 20-meter cliff. With green vegetation, the falls form part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Lombok, Senaru Waterfalls, Indonesia
The Senaru waterfalls, located in the foothills of the mountain Rinjani, are one of the most picturesque in Indonesia. The twin falls, Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep, are located in a thick tropical forest.

Baler, Dickumabo Falls, Philippines
One of the most beautiful natural sites in the Philippines is usually referred to as the Mother Falls, located in the province of Aurora. The falls are accessed after a small walk over rivers and bamboo bridges and fall into a pool of crystal clear water.

Liangshan Waterfalls, Taiwan Sandimen
The region around Liangshan Waterfalls is abundant in Paiwan culture, and tourists can put together their nature tour with an exploration of the local culture, hence making the experience scenic and cultural.

Thi Lo Su Waterfall, Umphang, Thailand
Thi Lo Su falls cascading more than 250 metres in the remote Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its splendour and the pristine environment make it a destination for an adventure seeker.

Yukdam falls and Biryong falls, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
These waterfalls are located in the heart of Seoraksan National Park, and they are renowned because of their natural beauty and accessibility. The falls are surrounded by granite mountains and colourful foliage, particularly in the fall.

The Agumbe Waterfalls, Karnataka, India
Agumbe, or the Cherrapunji of the South, is one of the areas which experiences the highest rainfall in India, nourishing countless waterfalls. There are some of the most visited ones: Jogigundi, Barkana and Onake Abbi.

Belum Rainforest, Temurun Waterfall, Perak, Malaysia
Temurun Waterfall is a three-level cascade found in the Belum- Temengor Rainforest. The region is a paradise for eco-tourism as tourists can visit the falls besides viewing one of the ancient rainforests in Malaysia, which has exotic plants and animals.