Haew Suwat Waterfall
Thailand
The most well-known waterfall in Khao Yai National Park is Haew Suwat. It is famous for being the location for Leonardo DiCaprio's waterfall dive in the movie ‘The Beach’ back in 2000.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Haew Suwat Waterfall
Welcome to Haew Suwat Waterfall, an awe-inspiring hydrological feature located deep within the verdant embrace of Khao Yai National Park. Established in 1962, Khao Yai is Thailand's first national park and currently holds the…
Listen in the app2The Descent and Forest Ecology
The journey to the base of Haew Suwat requires navigating a steep, winding staircase constructed of stone and reinforced concrete. This descent is not merely a logistical requirement; it is a vertical transect through the varying…
Listen in the app3The 20-Meter Basalt Plunge
Arriving at the primary viewing platform near the basin, you are confronted with the magnificent focal point of our journey: the twenty-meter plunge of Haew Suwat. The Lam Takhong River, having gathered momentum across the…
Listen in the app4The Cinematic Illusion
Standing here at the basin, it is impossible to ignore the site's intersection with global pop culture. In the year 2000, this exact location was immortalized in Danny Boyle's film 'The Beach.' In a pivotal scene, Leonardo…
Listen in the app5The View from Behind the Veil
During periods of lower water flow, specifically in the dry season spanning from December to May, a unique spatial feature of Haew Suwat reveals itself. If you observe the cliff face closely, you will notice a significant recess…
Listen in the app6Hydrological Seasons
To fully comprehend Haew Suwat, one must understand that it is not a static monument, but a highly dynamic hydrological system deeply governed by Thailand's monsoonal climate. The appearance, sound, and sheer physical power of…
Listen in the app7The Lam Takhong River Journey
As the turbulent water from the plunge pool finds its exit, it resumes its journey as the Lam Takhong River, snaking its way down the gorge away from the falls. Our gaze now follows the water downstream. …
Listen in the app8Haew Suwat Waterfall
As we prepare to turn our backs to the plunging waters and begin the arduous ascent back up the stone staircase, the magnitude of Haew Suwat solidifies in the mind. The climb back to the rim of the gorge is physically demanding,…
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What is Haew Suwat Waterfall?
Haew Suwat Waterfall is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.4356, 101.4142 |
| Last updated |