Attractions & Landmarks Small entry ~20-50 THB per person; as of 2026, confirm locally
Huay Tung Tao Lake
A scenic reservoir at the base of the mountains ringed by rustic waterside food huts, popular with locals for relaxing and swimming.
- Category
- Attractions & Landmarks
- Entrance fee
- Small entry ~20-50 THB per person; as of 2026, confirm locally
- Hours
- Daily, daylight ~08:00-18:00
- Best time
- Late afternoon; lakeside bamboo huts for food and swimming
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
About Huay Tung Tao Lake
Huay Tung Tao Lake is a reservoir at the foot of the mountains ringed by rustic bamboo food huts built out over the water. It's less a sight to tick off and more a place locals go to relax, eat, and swim on an afternoon off.
Go in with the right expectations: this isn't a landmark, it's a laid-back local hangout. If you want that kind of low-key afternoon by the water, it delivers. If you're after a major attraction, look elsewhere.
Late afternoon is the sweet spot, when people settle into the waterside huts for food and a swim as the day cools off.
Highlights
- Bamboo huts built out over the water for eating lakeside
- Swimming in the reservoir
- A relaxed, local (not touristy) atmosphere at the base of the mountains
Tips
- Aim for late afternoon, that's when the lakeside huts and swimming crowd come alive
- Entry is cheap, just a small per-person fee
- It's a short scooter or Grab ride from the Old City
- Treat it as a laid-back local afternoon out, not a must-see landmark
How to get there
Grab/scooter ~20-25 min from Old City, ~100-150 THB one way