Khao Yai National Park – Zone 1

Khao Yai National Park


This is a shady, somewhat cramped area behind the visitors centre. It has large bungalows meant for groups.


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1. Nam Tok Kong Kaew

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Little Nam Tok Kong Kaew sits just 150m from the Khao Yai National Park visitors centre.

2. Nam Tok Haew Suwat

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3. Khao Yai National Park

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5. Pha Diew Dai Viewpoint

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Up over 1100m, this is the most impressive of Khao Yai National Park's viewpoints. And it's rarely crowded. It's part of an easy 500m boardwalk nature…

6. Namtok Nang Rong

8.4 MILES

Much smaller than its famous neighbour, Namtok Sarika, Nang Rong Waterfall is a series of small drops amidst a boulder-filled stream. The free admission…

7. Khao Yai Art Museum

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