Khao Yai National Park covers an area of over 2000 square kilometers. The park encompasses a wide variety of habitats, including sub-montane evergreen forests and grasslands. There are also several mountains of around 1000 metres including Khao Khieo. Host to almost 2,500 plant spieces, 67 different kinds of mammals and over 300 species of birds. The abundant wildlife includes many endangered mammals such as elephants, gibbons, tigers, leopards and Malaysian sun bears. The entire area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, ranging in length from one and a half to eight kilometres. There are in addition many waterfalls, the tallest and most spectacular of which is Haew Narok at 80 metres. Another waterfall, Haeo Suwat, is located along the upper reaches of the Lam Takhong River (see picture).

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FILM LOCATIONS: The movie was shot at Haeo Suwat Waterfall in Khao Yai national park, Nakhon Ratchasima, north east Thailand. The scene involved three members of the cast jumping from the top of the waterfall to the pool below. Click here for pictures from the set.

Getting there and Away: From Bangkok take a bus from the Northern Bus Terminal to Pak Chong. From here you can take a songthaew to the park gates. The journey takes about three and a half hours.

Links: The following are links for further information about this park. They include many beautiful photographs.

Khao Yai national park - Thailand's best loved park

Khao Yai national park - information and pictures

Sources of information: Much of the information was extracted from the Eyewitness Travel Guide and also Lonely Planet for Thailand. You can order your copy today at amazon.com at a special discounted price by clicking on the book covers. Follow the link for reviews and prices.

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