Location details
Pha Diao Dai viewpoint Khao Yai National Park | Nakhon Ratchasima
Pha Diao Dai viewpoint It is one of the most beautiful viewpoints and sunrise viewing points in Khao Yai National Park. Important information and details are as follows
General information and distinctive features
• Height: Located at an altitude of approximately 900 meters above mean sea level. (Near the entrance to Khao Khao Khiao)
• Features of the viewpoint: It is a stone terrace protruding from the cliff. It has an area of approximately 15 square meters and is similar to Pha Nok Khao at Phu Kradueng. Can see the scenery of the Umbrella Mountain Range, python fields, evergreen forest, and Khao Samo Pun in a panoramic view of Prachinburi Province.
• Opening hours: Open for viewing every day from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Travel and nature study routes
• Walking distance: From the parking lot, there is a nature study walkway with an elevated plank bridge. (Round-trip distance approximately 400–450 meters) Easy walk, takes approximately 7–15 minutes.
• Environment: The route passes through a rainforest that is moist and cool all year round. There is moss and lichen on trees and rocks.
• Caution: The rocky areas and cliffs are steep and there are no fences. You must use caution when walking around and taking photos.
Closing hours and announcements
• Recommended travel time: Early morning to watch the sunrise over Umbrella Ridge. or during the winter (end of the year - beginning of the year) that will be covered with fog and cold weather
• Annual Closure Announcement: Khao Yai National Park will close tourism at Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint every year. From 1 June - 30 September to allow nature and forests to recover. (And there may be additional closures in the case of flooding or route repairs. You can check the latest announcements via Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation or Khao Yai National Park website
Pha Diao Dai viewpoint Located in the area Khao Yai National Park, Hin Tang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District Nakhon Nayok Province 26000 (or there is some information indicating the national park office is at PO Box 9, Moo Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province 30130)
• Location coordinates according to registration/tourism: Hin Tang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District. Nakhon Nayok Province 26000
• Opening hours: Every day from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Contact for inquiries: Khao Yai National Park Tel. 08-1877-3127, 08-6092-6531
Or see more details at Khao Yai National Park website
General Information and Travel Details
• Location Description: This is a viewpoint and rock plateau jutting out from a cliff in Khao Yai National Park (near km 30). It offers panoramic views of the mountain range extending to Prachinburi Province.
• Hiking: There is a nature trail made of wooden planks, approximately 446-500 meters long. The walk from the parking area takes about 7-15 minutes.
• Opening Hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 17:00.
• Precautions: The cliff edge has no railings and is a steep ravine. Extreme caution is advised, especially when traveling with young children.
Khao Yai National Park Entrance Fee
• Thai Citizens: Children 20 THB / Adults 40 THB
• Foreigners: Children 200 THB / Adults 400 THB
• Vehicle Fee: 4-wheel vehicles 30 THB per vehicle (additional fees apply for other vehicle types according to park regulations)