Khao Yai National Park – Zone 4

Khao Yai National Park


This place is larger and less wooded than Zone 2, but the big mountain view makes it just as pleasant. There are a lot of birds (and potentially wildlife) around plus an observation tower. There are both bungalows (two and three bedrooms for four to six people) and some simple rooms; the four-person rooms have shared facilities.

It's 5km south of the visitors centre, just off the main road.


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