Pha Diao Dai Cliff (Pha Deo Dai Viewpoint)
A dramatic cliff-edge viewpoint at ~1,142 m looking out over forested valleys, one of Khao Yai's best panoramas.
- Category
- Viewpoints
- Entrance fee
- Covered by the Khao Yai NP entry fee. As of 2026 confirm the park fee at the gate.
- Hours
- Park day-use hours only, roughly 06:00–18:00 as of 2026; gates close before dark. Confirm locally.
- Best time
- Cool dry season Nov–Feb, clear mornings; sea-of-mist chances in the cool months. Note gates may shut before sunset.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes.
- Difficulty
- Easy (short ~600 m walk to the viewpoint).
About Pha Diao Dai Cliff (Pha Deo Dai Viewpoint)
This cliff-edge lookout is one of Khao Yai's best panoramas and, honestly, a bit underrated. A short easy walk from the car park up near the Khao Khiao radar station brings you to a high perch over forested valleys, and in the cool months you might catch a sea of mist rolling below.
It's an easy detour that pays off, but there are a couple of things to know. Parts of the cliff have no railing, so watch your footing and mind the drop, especially with children.
Don't bank on a sunset here. The park closes its gates before dark, so a clear morning or daytime visit is the realistic play if you don't want to get caught inside.
Highlights
- High cliff-edge panorama over forested valleys
- Chance of a sea of mist in the cool months
- Short, easy trail from the car park
- One of the park's most rewarding viewpoints
Tips
- Aim for a clear morning; the light and mist odds are best early.
- Forget sunset, the park gates close before dark.
- Watch the edge, some sections have no railing.
- Pair it with other Khao Khiao area stops on the same drive.
How to get there
From Pak Chong: drive into the park and up the Khao Khiao radar-station road to the car park (~50–70 min / ~40 km), then a short ~600 m easy trail to the cliff edge.