Buathong Waterfall near Chiang Mai

Buathong Waterfall is located quite far from the city center of Chiang Mai, taking about 2 hours round trip. Therefore, it is not easy to catch a taxi back to the city, so it is better to negotiate with the taxi driver when you take a taxi to Buathong Waterfall. Usually, the taxi driver will make the first offer. So, I initially set the payment method to cash on Bolt, caught a taxi to Buathong, and negotiated the fare with the driver for the round trip, paying a total of 1,200 baht. I remember the initial offer was around 1,400 baht. I suggested 1,100 baht, and the driver countered with 1,200 baht, which we agreed upon. After checking several blogs, it seems that 1,200 baht for a round trip is reasonable. The entrance to Buathong Waterfall is free, but you need to rent a locker for 30 baht in cash at the information center. I wore my swimsuit underneath my regular clothes and left my belongings and clothes in the locker. There are restrooms and showers, but the restrooms are dirty. I only used the showers to wash my hands and feet. Besides the waterfall, there is a large park area. Many people have picnics, sunbathe, or practice yoga. If I come again, I would allocate more time to relax and enjoy the area. Buathong Waterfall is a place where you go down and then climb back up the waterfall. You can go down to the 4th level. The water is clean, and the rocks are not slippery, so you can climb with sandals or barefoot. However, some areas with moss can be slippery, so be careful. It was very nice to sit and rest while feeling the waterfall's flow, but after three rounds, I started to get hungry. It's necessary to bring drinks in advance. Considering the time and taxi fare, Buathong Waterfall is worth visiting. If you're tired of visiting restaurants and cafes in the city, I recommend going there at least once.