About Krung Ching Waterfall
Krung Ching Waterfall is a multi-tiered forest waterfall in Krung Ching Subdistrict, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, within Khao Luang National Park in southern Thailand. It is one of the park's most famous attractions and is depicted on the Thai 1,000-baht banknote. The waterfall cascades over seven levels through dense evergreen forest, with the most scenic tier reached via a 3.7-kilometre trek from the park headquarters.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rainforest setting inside Khao Luang National Park with a well-marked 3.7 km forest trail from the Krung Ching park headquarters to the waterfall. The trail passes through dense evergreen forest, streams and viewpoints before reaching the multi-tiered cascade. The main viewpoint overlooks the layered falls surrounded by forest cliffs. Visitors can explore the trail, view the falls from designated platforms, photograph the cascade, wade or swim in lower pools where permitted, and observe forest flora and birds.
Key highlights
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Multi-tiered waterfall with seven levels inside Khao Luang National Park
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Featured on the reverse of the Thai 1,000-baht banknote
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Scenic 3.7 km forest trek from Krung Ching headquarters to the main viewpoint
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Dense evergreen rainforest with streams, pools and viewpoints
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