Escape the city bustle: a rejuvenating weekend in Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Nayok
From Monday to Friday, busy schedules can completely exhaust you. Rediscover your vitality by spending an enriching weekend in Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Nayok, in northeastern Thailand. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind, relax and let nature rejuvenate your tired mind and body.
After an intensive working week, everyone deserves some well-deserved relaxation. Find peace in the unspoiled nature of Northeast Thailand that replenishes your energy. Nakhon Ratchasima, often called Korat, is a popular destination for people from the central region of Thailand. Within just a two-hour drive, you can lose yourself in Mother Nature's embrace at Khao Yai National Park – Thailand's first national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ASEAN Heritage Park.
The Khao Yai National Park covers four provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi, Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok. This reserve is a true natural paradise, home to more than 280 bird species. Be amazed by the many sights such as waterfalls, clifftop views, nature observatories and a picturesque reservoir. Some highlights include Haew Narok Waterfall, Haew Su Wat Waterfall, Pha Diew Dai Viewpoint and Khao Kheow Viewpoint (Pha Tromjai), Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Observation Tower and Lam Ta Khong Campsite. With its seven short hiking trails and stargazing in winter, Khao Yai offers something for every nature lover and adventurer.
The Bamboo Tunnel (Editorial credit: argentozeno_th / Shutterstock.com)
After your visit to Korat, you will head towards Nakhon Nayok, a province known for its relaxed atmosphere and untouched nature. Discover Khao Chong Lom, loved by travel bloggers, especially during the vibrant green season. With the low water level of the reservoir and recent rain showers, you get picturesque views of green valleys with impressive streams and waterfalls. Let yourself be carried away by the stream and immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature, where the fresh air and beautiful views rejuvenate your spirit.
Also visit the famous temple at Nakhon Nayok, Wat Chulabhorn Wanaram, and the iconic Bamboo Tunnel. While the temple attracts pilgrims, the vast bamboo forest enchants everyone on the 800-meter walkway to the temple entrance. The Bamboo Tunnel may be photogenic, but the serenity of the bamboo forest leaves a deep impression.
Don't let your weekend get lost in the grind of your daily routine. Escape the city and experience the magic of nature. She will gently erase your worries and provide countless wonderful memories to brighten your days.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
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The Khao Yai National Park is indeed a beautiful park, as the article describes. However, the article is somewhat misleading. Nakhon Nayok province lies south of this park and Nakhon Ratsachima to the north. The park, as it were, separates both provinces. As a result, Nakhon Nayok still belongs to central Thailand and Nakhon Ratsachima to the North East. “After your visit to Korat you will head towards Nakhon Nayok……” But do not forget that the distance between both places is 225 km and the trip by car takes almost 3.5 hours. Nakhon Nayok is popular among Bangkokians on weekends because the distance Bangkok – Nakhon Nayok is only 120 km.
From the province of Nakhon Ratchasima near Pak Chong you have the only (access) road that goes from the north into Khao Yai national park. This one road runs through the park to Prachinburi province (the south) and then after a few kilometers you take the Nakhon Nayok exit. The distance, largely through the park, is 99 km from Pak Chong to Nakhon Nayok city.