TAD JAO

To reach the Tad Jao Falls, drive one hour to Tha Deua and then turn left just before the new bridge leading to Luang Prabang. These beautiful 20 meters high falls attracted the royalty of Lane Xang and the Thai princess Prathep! Legend has it that bathing or drinking in these waters is supposed to bring good health and counteract bad luck. Steps built for the Thai princess' visit in 1990 lead to a picnic area on the Mekong River and a view of the waterfall.