Posted on March 05, 2013 by sguese

 

 

If you arrive to Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, you might believe the country to be a

sea of modern chaos. While Bangkok does have its charms and activity, the real Thailand comes through its warm hospitality, white sandy beaches and central planes. Often called the golden land due to the sheen it gives off, to see glistening Thailand, you have to explore its many national parks.

 

Khao Yai National Park: Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand’s biggest parks. It has it all, mountain ranges, waterfalls, grassland and evergreen forest. Throw in over 300 species of bird and 70 species of mammal and you have the park to end all parks in this country, it would seem. Drive just a couple of hours from Bangkok and you can spot black bears, elephants, tigers and deer.

 

Doi Inthanon National Park: To get to the highest point in Thailand, you must head to Doi Inthanon National Park with Thailand car hire. Home to the highest mountain in the country, the park also boasts mountain trails, rivers and Buddhist temples. Northern Thailand’s natural beauty is on display amongst 350 species of birds.

 

Sirinat National Park: In the northwest of Phuket, you will find this tiny park. Size doesn’t matter here. Travelers come to Sirinat National Park to just hang out on the park’s pristine beach, backed by a small forest. As crowded as Phuket can be, Sirinat National Park hides away from the crowds, presenting a piece of clam in utter chaos.

 

Kaeng Krachan National Park: While Khao Yai National Park may be one of the largest national parks in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National Park is the largest in the country. Just a couple of hours from the capital city, you can find the park in the Per Chaburi province. The park is home to hundreds of bird species along with elephants, deer and macaques. The landscapes here are just as diverse as the bird and animal life. You can see a reservoir, undeveloped jungle, mountain ranges, rivers and waterfalls.

 

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park: Located on the coast of Thailand, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park sits just one hour from Hua Hin. Known for its stunning mountain ranges, it is no wonder its name means “mountain of 300 peaks”. Aside from mountains, the national park also holds beaches, salt flats, marshes, caves and even small islands for exploring by boat.