Haew Suwat Waterfall
น้ำตกเหวสุวัต
Khao Yai’s best-known waterfall, a curtain of water about 20 m high falling into a deep green pool. It was made famous by being a filming location for the movie The Beach.
Haew Suwat Waterfall (also transliterated as Haesuwa Falls) lies on the Lam Takhong River in central Khao Yai National Park. Water drops from a rock wall about 20 m high straight into a round deep pool surrounded by tropical rainforest. In the 2000 film The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the scene of the main character jumping off the waterfall was filmed here, which made it the park’s most popular spot. From the car park, it takes only a few minutes up a set of steps to the viewing platform. You can also follow a rocky path down to the edge of the pool for a close-up of the mist. A jungle trail of about 8 km leads from the Visitor Center to the falls and requires a guide. Tips: arrive before 9 a.m. to avoid crowds. The water is at its fullest and most spectacular after the rainy season. You can also stop at the nearby small Haew Pratun waterfall. Getting there: it is about 15 minutes’ drive from the Visitor Center, and the car park is at the end of the road. Please note: swimming in the pool is prohibited. The rocks are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. Monkeys will snatch food, so do not hold snacks in your hands.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (follows park hours)
Nearby sights
- Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall
- Khao Yai National Park
- Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Observation Tower
- Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint
- Palio Khao Yai
- Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave
- Scenical World Khao Yai
- Toscana Valley