Pa Hin Ngam National Park in Chaiyaphum
There are many reasons why a national park is worth a visit. For one, you get to see the beauty of nature and escape the chaos and pollution.
So, check this out:Â Pa Hin Ngam in Chaiyaphum is a national park with a cliffside viewpoint with a sweeping view and bizarre ancient rocks worth exploring.
Admire a sweeping view at Sut Phaendin Cliff
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We recommend camping overnight at the park, so you can take your time to explore the place. You can rent a tent here for ฿225 (~USD6.41)/tent by reaching out to the employees at the entrance.
After waking up in the morning, you can take a tram at ฿30 (~USD0.85)/person to visit Sut Phaendin Cliff – a viewpoint – where you can capture a view of green hills that appear to overlap.
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And don’t miss a jutting rock with the backdrop of mountains. The spot is popular among photo enthusiasts, so expect to see crowds of people waiting to take a photo here.
Walk through a beautiful field of Siam tulip flowers
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From the cliff, you can walk down for about 7-8 mins to admire a field of Siam tulip flowers.
To protect the beauty of the field, the employees try to keep the visitors off it by providing a boardwalk to walk on and imposing a fine of ฿800 (~USD22.78) for those strolling on the field.
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The flowers bloom beautifully in the rainy season, which is from June to August. So, we recommend visiting the place during this time as it’s the best time to see blooming Siam tulip flowers covered by mist.
See bizarre ancient rocks at Lan Hin Ngam
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When you’re done appreciating the flowers, you can get on a tram outside the field to set off for Lan Hin Ngam.
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Here, you’ll see many rocks in bizarre shapes, said to resemble a castle, a mushroom, a World Cup trophy, and more. Also, you can see a mountain view from this place.
The admission fees are ฿40 (~USD1.14) for Thais and ฿200 (~USD5.70) for foreigners.
Enjoy your trip at Pa Hin Ngam in Chaiyaphum
Driving from Bangkok to Pa Hin Ngam takes about four and a half hours. Despite the long distance, the national park offers a fun experience for passionate travellers. If you’re into Thai national parks, this is a place you can’t miss.
Address: Moo 9 Ban Rai, Thep Sathit District, Chaiyaphum 36230
Opening hours: 6am-6pm, Daily
Entrance fee: ฿40 (~USD5.70) for Thais, ฿200 (~USD5.70) for foreigners.
Contact: +66 4 405 6141Â | Pa Hin Ngam’s Facebook | Google Maps
Cover image adapted from: @saya.praew, @dao_awasri, and @mala_bs_1986