Kaeng Krachan National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกระจาน
Thailand's largest national park and a World Heritage forest. The clouds at dawn from Phaneon Thong summit are spectacular.
Kaeng Krachan National Park covers about 2,900 square km and is Thailand's largest national park. It was inscribed as the 'Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex' on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. It is home to rare wildlife including Asian elephants, gibbons and hornbills, and it is a fine destination for birdwatching. A large reservoir lies on its eastern side, where you can take a boat trip. The Phaneon Thong viewpoint in the mountains is about 1,200 m above sea level, and in the cool season spectacular sea-of-clouds views can often be seen at dawn. You need to spend the night at a campsite at the foot of the mountain or set out early in the morning, and the mountain road is one-way with restricted time slots. Foreign visitors must buy a ticket. The park is about 1.5 hours' drive from Hua Hin.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pala-U Waterfall
- Hua Hin Hills Vineyard
- Wat Huay Mongkol
- Hua Hin Artist Village (Baan Silapin)
- Plearn Wan
- Khao Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint
- Hua Hin Night Market
- Hua Hin Railway Station