Khao Yai Tourist Attractions
Detailed guides to the waterfalls, viewpoints, vineyards, museums and natural springs of Khao Yai – with practical visitor information.
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Khao Yai’s attractions fall into two groups: the natural highlights inside Khao Yai National Park and the farms, wineries, cafes and art spaces along the roads outside it. Each guide below includes opening information, transport, visitor tips and nearby places to stay.
Khao Yai National Park
Thailand’s first national park: gates, fees, zones, wildlife and what to see.
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Haew Suwat Waterfall
A 20–25 metre curtain waterfall just a short walk from the car park.
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Haew Narok Waterfall
The park’s tallest waterfall, around 150 metres in three tiers.
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Primo Piazza Khao Yai
A Tuscan-inspired village with photo spots and friendly farm animals.
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PB Valley Khao Yai Winery
One of Thailand’s pioneering vineyards, with daily tasting tours.
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The Birder’s Lodge
A small nature lodge with a cafe and grill close to the park.
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Khao Yai Art Museum
Thai contemporary art and an outdoor sculpture garden.
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Ban Tha Chang Spring
Clear blue-green spring water for swimming and kayaking.
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Scenic Mountain Viewpoints
Pha Diao Dai, Khao Khiao, the Km 30 lookout and more.
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Nature Trails & Outdoor Experiences
Trails, birding, night safaris and how to hike safely.
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The national park and the attractions outside it are best visited on separate days or separate halves of the day. A typical pattern is to enter the park at opening time, visit a waterfall and a viewpoint, leave by early afternoon and spend the rest of the day at a winery, museum or cafe. Remember that park tickets are valid for one day.
Distances are longer than they look: Haew Narok, for example, is about 22 kilometres south of the visitor centre, which is itself well inside the park. If you only have one day, choose either the northern half of the park (Haew Suwat, viewpoints, Nong Phak Chi) or the drive south to Haew Narok.
For a ready-made plan, see the two-day Khao Yai itinerary. For more ideas, read things to do in Khao Yai and nature attractions near Khao Yai resorts.
Where to stay near the attractions
Thanarat Road and Mu Si are the most convenient bases for the park and for attractions such as the art museum, Primo Piazza and Ban Tha Chang Spring. PB Valley is west of Pak Chong in Phaya Yen. See our pool villa resort guide and best hotels in Khao Yai.
Editorial note: Khao Yai Retreat is an independent travel information website. We do not own or operate any hotel, villa or attraction mentioned here, and listings are not paid placements. Facilities, prices and opening hours change, so please confirm details directly with the property or attraction before you travel.