Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex
ป่าดงพญาเย็น-เขาใหญ่ · 사라부리주
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:54
Welcome to the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, an ecological cornerstone of Southeast Asia. As your guide and fellow scholar, I invite you to contemplate the sheer scale of this UNESCO World Heritage site. …
Listen in the app2The Khao Yai Visitor Center and Historical Gateway3:37
Our journey begins at the Khao Yai Visitor Center, a location that serves as the administrative and educational hub of this vast complex. Gazetted in 1962, Khao Yai was the pioneer of Thailand's modern conservation movement. …
Listen in the app3The Thousand-Year Banyan Tree3:20
As we move deeper into the forest, we encounter a botanical marvel that stands as a silent witness to a millennium of history: the enormous Thousand-Year Banyan Tree. In the field of botany, the banyan, or Ficus benghalensis, is…
Listen in the app4Haew Narok Waterfall — The Great Cascade3:05
We now arrive at what many consider the crown jewel of the park's geological features: the Haew Na-rok Waterfall. The name 'Haew Na-rok' translates to 'Hell’s Abyss,' a moniker that reflects the sheer power and intimidating scale…
Listen in the app5Haew Suwat Waterfall — The Cinematic Basin3:07
A short journey from the thundering heights of Haew Na-rok brings us to Haew Su-wat Waterfall, a site that blends natural beauty with modern cultural history. While not as high as its counterpart, Haew Su-wat is famous for its…
Listen in the app6Pha Diao Dai Trailhead — The Wetland Transition3:09
We now transition to a higher altitude as we arrive at the trailhead for Pha Di-ao Dai. Located at approximately 1,100 meters above sea level, this area offers a fascinating look at the 'wetland forests' of the highlands. …
Listen in the app7The Oak-Tea-Cinnamon Forest Zone3:11
As we proceed along the higher ridges of the park, we find ourselves immersed in the 'Oak-Tea-Cinnamon Forest.' In Thai, these trees are collectively referred to as 'Ko.' This specific plant community is a hallmark of the…
Listen in the app8Pha Diao Dai Cliff — The Loneliness Viewpoint3:07
We have reached the climax of the Pha Di-ao Dai trail: the cliff viewpoint itself. The name 'Pha Di-ao Dai' translates to 'Loneliness Cliff,' perhaps a reference to the solitary feeling one gets when staring out over the vast,…
Listen in the app9The Sanctuary of the Indo-Chinese Tiger3:02
As we conclude the physical portion of our tour and look toward the deeper, restricted zones of the park, we must address the most significant resident of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex: the Indo-Chinese Tiger. While…
Listen in the app10Closing2:50
As we return to the gates of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, I hope you carry with you more than just photographs. We have journeyed from the historical foundations of 1962 to the ancient roots of a thousand-year-old…
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What is Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex?
Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex is a place in 사라부리주 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 사라부리주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 32 min 22 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.3300, 102.0500 |
| Last updated |