About Khao Laem Ya
Khao Laem Ya is a coastal hill and cape in Phe Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, forming the mainland headquarters of Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park. It features a forested headland, rocky shoreline and a hilltop viewpoint overlooking Hat Mae Ramphueng Beach, the Gulf of Thailand and Ko Samet. Notable for its nature trail, scenic panorama and sunset views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested coastal hill with a marked nature trail leading to a viewpoint pavilion at the summit. The area includes the national park headquarters, beachfront at Hat Mae Ramphueng, rocky cape, and views of Ko Samet and surrounding islands. The trail involves steep steps and forested sections, with interpretive signs, photo spots and open sea vistas at the top.
Key highlights
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Hilltop viewpoint pavilion with panoramic views of Hat Mae Ramphueng and Ko Samet
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1.5 km nature trail through coastal forest to the summit
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Rocky cape and shoreline at Laem Ya
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Part of Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park headquarters area
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Sunset viewing over the Gulf of Thailand
History of Khao Laem Ya
Khao Laem Ya is the mainland component of Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park, established on 1 October 1981 as Thailand's 38th national park to protect coastal ecosystems, beaches and islands in the Gulf of Thailand off Rayong Province.
Route
| By air | Fly to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP), then continue by road about 40 km to Khao Laem Ya |
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| By road | Approximately 25 km southeast of Rayong town via Sukhumvit Road (Highway 3) and Road 1001 to Ban Phe and Hat Mae Ramphueng, then to the national park headquarters at Khao Laem Ya |