Explore Khao Yai Attractions and Things to do for Kids
Another popular natural tourist destination in Thailand that is always in demand is “Khao Yai”. This is because the area is surrounded by nature, trees, and mountains and has a clean atmosphere. It’s easy to get to and not too far from Bangkok, making it perfect for families looking to take their children for a trip. At Khao Yai natural attractions , there are also other interesting tourist destinations such as waterfalls, water parks, amusement parks, museums, and galleries. Today, we have four types of tourist destinations within Khao Yai area that are suitable for children.
1. Natural Parks and Tourist Attractions
For areas on the highlands, they are surrounded by hills and full of interesting natural tourist attractions, which are very suitable for children’s development as they help them get close to nature, breathe fresh air, and the natural forest areas also help to enhance children’s development and imagination, as well as various activities that take place here are excellent extracurricular lessons. We recommend 7 Khao Yai natural tourist attractions for taking children to the highlands, as follows:
Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is a natural world heritage site and an ASEAN heritage site. It is a large habitat for various types of wildlife and covers four provinces: Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, and Nakhon Nayok. There are many activities to do from early morning until dusk, such as bird watching of both local and migratory birds, camping, night safari, and stargazing. These activities provide new experiences for children to truly immerse themselves in the atmosphere and enhance their learning.
Haew Suwat Waterfall
Haew Suwat is located in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province and is located within the area of Khao Yai National Park. It is distinguished by a 20-meter-high waterfall that falls from a high cliff. Children can play in the water here, except during the rainy season when the water volume is high, fast, and can be dangerous for children.
Ban Tha Chang Natural Spring
Ban Tha Chang Natural Spring is located in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. It is a natural spring that originates from rainwater that seeps underground and is filtered through rocks with high levels of calcium carbonate. This gives the water an alkaline property and a beautiful blue-green color when illuminated by sunlight. The area is surrounded by large trees providing shade, making it a great spot for families and children to enjoy swimming and playing in the water.
Lang Kaeng Hin Phoeng
Located in Na Di District, Prachinburi Province, “Lang Kaeng Hin Phoeng” is an activity along with the rainy season. This activity requires a significant amount of water in order to navigate along the beautiful, clear rivers and various limestone gorges. For children who want to experience this activity, it is recommended that they are at least 8 years old and have an appropriate height.
Tad Hin Yao
Tad Hin Yao or Tad Hin Yao waterfall is one of Khaoyai attractions, located in the southern part of Prachinburi province. It is a waterfall that is over 300 meters high and requires about 1 hour of hiking to reach on foot. The area is characterized by numerous rocks that are arranged closely together, but not steep, making it accessible for children to walk through.
Sai Sorn Reservoir
Sai Sorn Reservoir is a reservoir located in the area of Khao Yai National Park. This reservoir is used for consumption within the national park and is a source of water for various wildlife species. The highlight of this place is the opportunity to see the hidden sunrise amidst the lush green mountains. If the opportunity arises, children can also see various animals such as deer, gibbon, monkeys, and birds come to drink water in this area.
Sunflower Field at Manee Sorn
Another Khao Yai Attraction that families want to take their children to is the Sunflower Field at Manee Sorn. It provides an opportunity for kids to experience the beauty and splendor of the golden sunflowers that fill the entire field. They can breathe in the fresh, pure air to their hearts’ content. This place is only 17 kilometers away from Khao Yai National Park.
2. Farms and Agricultural Tourist Attractions
Khao Yai also has other tourist attractions and things to do that should not be missed, such as farms and agricultural tourist attractions. Agricultural tourism allows children to gain a new perspective on learning. We recommend 5 tourist attractions as follows:
Thai Dairy Farm – Denmark
This agricultural tourism destination is not only a source of high-quality milk production in Thailand, but also offers other interesting activities suitable for children. These activities include demonstrating how to make fertilizer from cow’s milk, milking cows, feeding baby cows, feeding fish, and watching exciting performances by horses and cowboys. Visitors can also watch historical documentaries about the Thai Dairy Farm and many more.
Mor Por Farm
Mor Por Farm gathers many breeds of horses from various countries. In addition, there are activities that provide good experiences for children, such as bathing horses, raising chickens, collecting chicken eggs, arranging eggs, feeding milk, carrots to goats, horses, pigs, and rabbits amidst a pleasant atmosphere.
Chokchai Farm
Agricultural tourist attraction in the cowboy town of Thailand, Khao Yai, offering a variety of fun activities such as dressing up as a little cowboy and riding ponies, cycling around the farm in a picturesque setting, watching exciting shows, feeding the animals, driving an ATV, and enjoying a steak before returning to your accommodation.
Khao Yai Farm Village
Khao Yai Farm Village is another agricultural tourism destination that provides valuable learning experiences for children. It is a place that parents should take their children to visit because of the many interesting activities available, such as feeding rabbits, a candle making workshop, making pizza in a clay oven, mushroom harvesting, pottery making, and cooking classes, etc.
Jim Thompson Farm
An agricultural and cultural tourism destination that is only open for visitors once a year, from December to January. The highlight is the collection of Northeastern Thai architecture from various regions for educational purposes. Additionally, there are also areas to learn about dyeing and weaving textiles.
3. Amusement Park and Adventure Activities
Khao Yai is also a place for adventurous activities that are suitable for both children and adults, especially for those who love challenges. One of these activities is Adventure Park, along with the amusement park area that is waiting for everyone to experience. Today, we would like to recommend 5 places as follows:
Scenical World Khao Yai
Scenical World Khao Yai is divided into three large zones: Excite Park, Kids Park and Splash Park. Here, children can choose which zone to play in first, whether in the wet or dry zone.
Khaoyai Fantasy Resort
This large dinosaur-themed water park offers a beautiful atmosphere surrounded by hills and shaded areas. It features two towering slides, an 8-loop wave pool, a mushroom waterfall, and a smaller slide. Perfect for children who are still learning to play.
Thongsomboon Club
This Khaoyai attraction allows us to role-play as cowboys and cowgirls, suitable for adventurous families with activities such as horseback riding, cowboy-style photoshoots, ziplining, ATV rides, go-karts for both adults and children, as well as kayaking. However, in some activities, children must be at least 8 years old and have a suitable height, which will be assessed and facilitated by the staff.
Khao Yai Speedkart
A challenging activity amidst the pristine atmosphere of Khao Yai with go-karts and ATVs. Drivers can either drive with their children sitting next to them or let the children drive by themselves. For go-karts, children must be between 7-10 years old and drive a distance of over 700 meters.
Rancho Charnvee
Another complete tourist destination in the midst of Khao Yai, Rancho Charnvee Resort offers a range of activities, food, and accommodation. Whether it’s horseback riding, cycling, or golfing, there is something for both children and adults. To provide activities and dining, Rancho Charnvee also offers resort rentals, making it a complete all-in-one tourist destination.
4. Museums and galleries
Knowledge should go hand in hand with imagination. At Khao Yai, with its beautiful natural scenery, there are museums and galleries that can enhance and stimulate children’s imagination very well. Here are four recommended places.
Khao Yai Art Museum
A collection of works from various art disciplines by leading Thai artists, showcased both indoors and outdoors in a serene atmosphere. It is considered a place that helps inspire and foster the imagination of children.
129 Art Museum
129 Art Museumis divided into two exhibition rooms, including the permanent exhibition room which showcases works by national artists and avant-garde artists, and the rotating exhibition room which features contemporary and modern art. Children can learn and appreciate various styles of art from the past to the present.
Palazzo Pavone Gallery
A venue for art exhibitions amidst the lush nature, located under the building of the Palazzo Paoletti Museum, which gathers various forms of art from national artists in the field of visual arts, including drawings, prints, sculptures, and paintings.
Villa MuséeMue Seo Khao Yai
A museum and art exhibition venue that stands out for its timeless beauty from the era of colonialism. It is a historic building surrounded by majestic mountains and lush nature. The exhibitions showcase photographs and prints related to the royal dynasty, important figures, traditional culture, and the way of life of the people of Siam in the past.
No matter how much time passes, “Khao Yai” is still a very popular tourist destination because of its good atmosphere, greenery landscape, and proximity to Bangkok. It only takes a few hours to get there by car or you can choose to travel by train for a different experience. Whether you choose a one-day trip or an overnight stay, you can fully enjoy the experience of exploring and opening up new experiences because Khao Yai has a variety of hotels and resorts to choose from.