Khao Yai National Park Tourism

Type of destination: National Park

Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand's oldest and most visited natural reserves, stretching over 2,168 square kilometers across four provinces in the heart of Thailand's eastern Isaan region. Founded in 1962, it's the country's third-largest national park and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Dong Phaya Yen–Khao Yai Forest Complex. Characterized by its diverse terrain, the park's landscapes transition from lush tropical forests to grasslands and includes numerous waterfalls, the most famous being Haew Suwat and Haew Narok. Khao Yai is a haven for a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, bears, gibbons, and a vast number of bird species. The park features well-marked trails, wildlife observation towers, and visitor centers. The elevation ranges from 400 to 1,000 meters above sea level, leading to a cooler climate, thus making it a popular escape from the heat for locals and tourists alike.

Top 5 Reviews on Khao Yai National Park

leavethewritingtome

Wrote on 5th Apr, 2024

Walk on the wild side

It’s true that Tourists pay 10 times more than locals for entrance fee but the area is lovely and worth a drive from Bangkok. Waterfalls. Wildlife - deer, birds, porcupines. We saw elephant tracks but..

C5538DDsebastianb

Wrote on 31st Mar, 2024

Just beautiful.

Well worth the entry fee to take your time soaking in the scenary and wildlife. It just has to be a beautifully serene place to visit and would highly recommend to anyone. So many photograph opportuni..

Tour28689391711

Wrote on 29th Mar, 2024

10 times more expensive for foreigners

I went there with 2 thai friends I paid 10 times more then them (400 baht) despite I live in Thailand for years and pay taxes here

bitdeerm

Wrote on 7th Mar, 2024

Beautiful Scene

Although this area has a lovely landscape, it was really hot when I arrived. I was unable to observe much water in the Haew Suwat waterfall due to the extreme heat and dryness. Nevertheless, I continu..

HMKaren

Wrote on 18th Feb, 2024

Huge and beautiful, and you might see wild elephants!

Khao Yai is a gorgeous national park and a UNESCO world heritage site. It's 120 miles from Bangkok, so it does require a time investment to get there. We arranged a driver with our hotel---$110 for 10..