Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Thung Yai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary World Heritage property lies in Uthai Thani province in the west of Thailand, alongside the border with Myanmar. The unspoiled nature of the reserve makes it an ideal home to various rare and endangered animals such as wild water buffalo, Indochinese tiger, Asian elephant, tapir, leopard, banteng, etc.

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Tourist-Service Center of Mae Wong National Park

Tourist-Service Center of Mae Wong National Park

48.77km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Mae Wong is situated in the Dawna Range, West of Thailand in Nakhon Sawan and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. The park is rugged and hilly with the highest peak Khao Mo Ko Chu at 1,964 m., one of highest in Thailand. It is one of the best places in Thailand for birdwatching, home to many rare birds.

Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary

Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary

53.05km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1972, and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991 together with the adjoining Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. The wildlife sanctuary stretches over an area of about 3,647.2 kilometer square and is the largest protected area in Thailand.

Khlong Lan National Park

Khlong Lan National Park

58.09km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Khlong Lan National Park is situated in the Dawna Mountain Range. This park lies in Kamphaeng Phet Province, the West of Thailand. The park is rugged and hilly along the Dawna Range and is covered by fertile forest. Each mountain connects to Khun Khlong Lan, the highest peak at 1,439 metres above sea level. It's the origin of Khlong Khlung and Khlong Suan Mak, the tributaries of the Ping River. The famous places in the park are Khlong Lan and Khlong Nam Lai Waterfalls.

Thi Lo Su Waterfall

Thi Lo Su Waterfall

70.28km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Thi Lo Su Waterfallis is claimed to be the largest and highest waterfall in Thailand.

Phutoei National Park

Phutoei National Park

74.32km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Phu Toei national park is located in the north-western tip of Suphanburi province. It is home to waterfalls, caves, river streams, hills covered with dry and moist evergreen forests.

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri.

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri.

78.97km from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri is a Buddhist temple that lies at the foot of Khao Sakae Krang in Uthai Thani province. The temple features an ancient bronze Buddha image that dates back to the Sukhothai period.

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Uthai Thani

Uthai Thani

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Uthai Thani is a province is rich in its natural resources, such as forests and wildlife. The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Reserve here is listed in Natural World Heritage Site because of its forests, streams, and a number of rare and endangered animals.

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