- Location: Laos, Champasak province
- River: Mekong
- Height: 21 m
- Width: 12.5 km
Laos attracts Europeans with an unusual history, beautiful nature, originality and uniqueness. One of the most unique natural objects located on the territory of the country can be called the Khon waterfall, also known as Kon.
History
The waterfall is located near the border with the state of Cambodia in the province of Champasak. Its turbulent streams originate on the Mekong River. Famous for Khon came in 1920, when the vicinity of the largest waterway of Laos explored the scientist Khohan. Years later, the waterfall was named after a traveler who opened it to the world.
What is a waterfall?
The Kon waterfall has a structure resembling a cascade. It includes several small sources, falling from a different height. The Mekong River Plateau and the Khon Falls are a fascinating sight, because in addition to hundreds of tons of water torn from the peaks, rare flowers and grass grow here.
Laos waterfall Khon brings down its waters from a height of 21 m. Its width exceeds 10 km, so Kon is the widest waterfall of our planet. In addition, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the Earth and is protected by the state authorities (part of one of the reserves) and the world community.
Source Features
Today, many tourists are striving to find themselves in the Kona area. The territory near the waterfall is equipped with observation platforms, which makes it accessible for inspection. There are convenient hiking trails. Among tourists, you can often meet people with various diseases. Scientists have proved the beneficial effect of Khon's water on the nervous and endocrine systems of man.
How to get there?
To reach the waterfall is possible only by car . Coordinates will help you: 13 ° 56'53 ", 105 ° 56'26". If you want, you can reach the place by taxi or sightseeing bus.