Khao Phra Thaeo No-Hunting Area

Khao Phra Thaeo No-Hunting Area is a protected forest reserve in Thalang District, northern Phuket, covering about 22 square kilometers of the island's last remaining virgin evergreen rainforest. Established to conserve wildlife and watershed, it encompasses Ton Sai and Bang Pae waterfalls and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. Notable for its biodiversity, hiking trails, and relatively undisturbed ecosystem, it offers a natural contrast to Phuket's coastal attractions.

Visitors can expect a forested protected area with dense evergreen rainforest, marked nature trails, and two main waterfalls - Ton Sai and Bang Pae - accessible via short walks. The area includes the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project visitor and education centre, viewpoints, streams and wildlife observation opportunities. Facilities are basic and focused on nature interpretation, with parking and visitor centres at the waterfall entrances.