Haew Suwat Waterfall – Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Haew Suwat Waterfall, know from the movie ‘The Beach’ with Leonardo DiCaprio, is located in Khao Yai National Park, Pak Chong, 3 hours from Bangkok. Read more about Khao Yai National Park here.
Haew Suwat Waterfall drops down 20 meters down to a circular pool. Leonardo DiCaprio jump into the pool in ‘The Beach’ but, unfortunately, it’s not allowed to jump down the waterfall.
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How to get to Haew Suwat Waterfall
First you need to get to Khao Yai National Park. Get there by car ( 3 hours) or by train from Bangkok.
Once you reach Khao Yai National Park you got 3 options:
- Drive to the parking lot close to Haew Suwat Waterfall. From there it’s only a 100 meters walk,
- Walk the 3-kilometre hike from another waterfall in the park, Pha Kluai Mai.
- Walk 8-kilometre from the visitor centre.
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Haew Suwat Waterfall Price
The entrance fee to Khao Yai National Park is 400 baht – 200 baht for children.
Car fee: 50 baht.
When to visit
Haew Suwat Waterfall is the most popular waterfall in Khao Yai National Park. Get there early to beat the crowds.
Seasons:
Rainy season: From May to October. The best time to visit Haew Suwat Waterfall because of the water level.
Hot season: From March to April. Average temperatures 20-30 degrees.
‘Cold season’: November to February. Average temperature: 22 degrees.
How much time do you need there
There are a lot of waterfalls in Khao Yai National Park so use around 30 minutes at each waterfall. Get different views and enjoy the spectacular nature. Our recommendation is that you use 2 days to explore Khao Yai National Park.
Also see: The Best Waterfalls in Thailand Guide
Haew Suwat Waterfall Tips
- It’s not allowed to jump down the waterfall
- Get there early in the morning to beat the crowds
- Bring mosquito repellent
- Explore other attractions in Khao Yai National Park.
- Bring good shoes
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