Things to do in Khao Yai National Park
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Khao Yai National Park
Up there on the podium with some of the world’s greatest parks, Khao Yai is Thailand’s oldest and most visited reserve. Covering 2168 sq km, Khao Yai incorporates one of the largest intact monsoon forests remaining in mainland Asia, which is why it was named a Unesco World Heritage Site (as part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex). The mostly English-speaking staff at the visitor centre are very friendly and helpful.
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PB Valley Khao Yai Winery
The cool highlands around Khao Yai are also home to a nascent wine industry. These have been dubbed the ‘New Latitude’ wines because grapes are not normally grown between the 14th and 18th parallels. PB Valley Khao Yai Winery and GranMonte are among the wine makers managing to coax shiraz and chenin blanc grapes from the relatively tropical climate.
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GranMonte
The GranMonte is among the wine makers managing to coax shiraz and chenin blanc grapes from the relatively tropical climate. The wines do seem to improve year by year, though they still have a way to go. GranMonte also has some appealing rooms overlooking the vineyards from 3550B.
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Narknava
Muslim and even Middle Eastern fare are unexpected cuisines in this neck of the woods, but Narknava is an established favourite for its infamous chicken biryani – infamous, because at 100B it’s superexpensive by Thai standards. Unusually, the food is much better than the website images suggest.
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Khrua Khao Yai
This informal kitchen is enormously popular with Bangkokians because it serves an inspired repertoire of both Thai and fà·ràng dishes, including home-cured ham and marinated mushrooms that are so meat-like you’ll find yourself wondering what animal they came from.
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Narknava
Muslim and Middle Eastern fare are indeed unexpected cuisines in this neck of the woods, but Narknava is an established favourite for Thai visitors seeking out its infamous chicken biryani – infamous, because at 100B it’s super-expensive by Thai standards.
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Khrua Khao Yai
Exceedingly popular with visitors from Bangkok, this informal but delicious kitchen puts out an inspired repertoire of Thai and faràng dishes including home-cured ham and marinated mushrooms so meat-like you’ll wonder what animal they came from.
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GranMonte
GranMonte lies along Pansuk-Kudkla Rd, the direct route from Bangkok to Khao Yai (exit Km144). It is scenically set and offers tours (book in advance), tastings and has a classy restaurant serving Western food only. It's 16km from the park gate.
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PB Valley Khao Yai Winery
PB Valley Khao Yai Winery is among the wine makers managing to coax shiraz and chenin blanc grapes from the relatively tropical climate. The wines do seem to improve year by year, though they still have a way to go.
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Dairy Home
If a weekend of intense jungle exploring or wine tasting has left you with a need for Western eats, stop by this organic dairy for a country breakfast of homemade sausages, farm-fresh eggs and good coffee.
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Dairy Home
If a weekend of intense jungle exploring or wine tasting has left you with a need for Western eats, stop by this organic dairy for a country breakfast of homemade sausages, farm-fresh eggs and good coffee.
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Hi Pakchong
If for some reason you need to spend time in Pak Chong, this friendly, antique-filled coffee shop east of the train station is as pleasant a place as possible to do it.
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