A 160-million-year-old rainforest older than the Amazon; centered around the jade-green Cheow Lan Lake and its 900-metre limestone crags; the park hosts the parasitic Rafflesia; the world's largest flower; take a longtail boat into the 'Three Brothers' pillars at 6 am; the pre-dawn calls of gibbons echo off the vertical rock faces; the air is humid; thick; and smells of damp earth.
About Khao Sok National Park
A 160-million-year-old rainforest older than the Amazon; centered around the jade-green Cheow Lan Lake and its 900-metre limestone crags; the park hosts the parasitic Rafflesia; the world's largest flower; take a longtail boat into the 'Three Brothers' pillars at 6 am; the pre-dawn calls of gibbons echo off the vertical rock faces; the air is humid; thick; and smells of damp earth.
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Why Visit
Khao Sok National Park is one of Thailand's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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Khao Sok National Park is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Thailand.
