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South-Eastern Asia

Thailand

The top 10 natural landmarks of Thailand — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.

Phi Phi Islands, Andaman Sea
Islands

Phi Phi Islands

Andaman Sea

The Phi Phi Islands are an island group in Thailand located in the Strait of Malacca between the large island of Phuket and the Straitscoast in the Krabi Province The islands are administratively part of Krabi Province. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest and most populated island of the group, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Le are visited by many people as well.

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Limestone islands ringed by emerald bays and hidden lagoons.

Erawan Falls, Kanchanaburi
Waterfalls

Erawan Falls

Kanchanaburi

A seven-tiered waterfall of emerald pools in the jungle.

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A seven-tiered waterfall of emerald pools in the jungle.

Khao Sok, Surat Thani
Forests

Khao Sok

Surat Thani

Khao Sok National Park is in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Its area is 461,712 rai ~ 739 square kilometres (285 sq mi), and it includes the 165 km2 (64 sq mi) Cheow Lan Lake contained by the Ratchaprapha Dam.

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Ancient rainforest and towering karst cliffs around a jade lake.

Railay Beach, Krabi
Coasts

Railay Beach

Krabi

Railay, also known as Rai Leh, is a small peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang in Thailand. It is accessible only by boat due to high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access.

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A cliff-ringed peninsula reachable only by boat, loved by climbers.

Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai
Mountains

Doi Inthanon

Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province.

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Thailand's highest peak, cloaked in cool cloud forest.

Similan Islands, Andaman Sea
Coral Reefs

Similan Islands

Andaman Sea

The Similan Islands is a continental archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand. It is the maritime border between India and Thailand.

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An archipelago famed for crystal water and world-class diving.

Phang Nga Bay, near Phuket
Coasts

Phang Nga Bay

near Phuket

Phang Nga Bay is a 400 km2 (150 sq mi) bay in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Kra Isthmus of southern Thailand. Since 1981, an extensive section of the bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park.

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A bay studded with sheer limestone towers rising from the sea.

Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani
Rivers

Sam Phan Bok

Ubon Ratchathani

Sam Pan Bok also known as the "Grand Canyon of Thailand" is a seasonal attraction and the biggest rock reef in the Mekong River. Sam Phan Bok is a group of sandstone that has been eroded by streams from the Mekong River every rainy season until this area now has more than 3,000 bok with countless basins and potholes.

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A rocky riverbed pocked with thousands of holes, the 'Grand Canyon of Thailand'.

Thi Lo Su Waterfall, Tak Province
Waterfalls

Thi Lo Su Waterfall

Tak Province

The Thi Lo Su Waterfall is claimed to be the largest and highest waterfall in Thailand. It stands 250 metres (820 ft) high and nearly 450 metres (1,480 ft) wide on the Mae Klong River, flowing down from Huai Klotho into the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Tak Province in northwestern Thailand.

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Thailand's largest waterfall, a broad curtain in remote forest.

Khao Yai, central Thailand
Forests

Khao Yai

central Thailand

Khao Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand. Established in 1962 as Thailand's first national park, it is the third largest national park in Thailand.

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The country's oldest national park, roamed by wild elephants.