Lan Sang National Park Travel Guide

Thailand’s 15th national park was set aside in 1978 and covers a variety of fertile landscapes at high elevation. It’s known for its diverse collection of wildlife and majestic pine forests.

Visitors can join wildlife-viewing tours to catch sight of rare species like barking deer, flying lizards, wild cats and boar. The most cherished animal at Lan Sangis the elusive serow, a rare mountain goat that only the luckiest visitors will glimpse. Birdwatchers have plenty to enjoy as well.

Pha Lad is an enormous slab of rock that lies on the bed of Lang Sang creek. The rock is massive and creates an interesting water feature where it parts the stream. Lan Lieng Ma Waterfall is a short walk from Pha Lad rock.

Several other waterfalls are in the park, the largest of which is Lan Sang Falls. This is the major attraction in the park, dropping 130 feet into a coldwater pool. Other waterfalls include Pha-Ngoen Waterfall and Yoi Waterfall. All of these are best viewed between July and November when it rains regularly.

Getting There & Away

Highway 105 accesses the park. The road connects Tak with Mae Sot, with a turnoff at the 12km mile marker. From here, continue another three kilometers to the park entrance. The airport in Tak is hit and miss so most visitors connect to the region via the airport in Phitsanulok, a 55-minute flight from Bangkok.