About Thung Dok Krachiao Sai Thong
Thung Dok Krachiao Sai Thong is a seasonal wildflower meadow inside Sai Thong National Park in Nong Bua Rawe District, Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand. It is known for the mass blooming of Siam tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia), locally called Dok Krachiao, which covers open grasslands with pink-purple flowers during the rainy season. The field lies on a high plateau with viewpoints, walking trails and surrounding dry dipterocarp forest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect expansive open grasslands covered with pink and purple Siam tulips during bloom season, set on a plateau at about 800 meters elevation within Sai Thong National Park. The area features marked walking trails and boardwalks through the flower fields, mist-covered hills in the early morning, forested surroundings, and viewpoints such as Pha Ham Hod. Facilities include a visitor centre, parking and viewpoints for photography and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Vast seasonal bloom of Siam tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) covering the plateau
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High plateau grassland landscape with misty morning scenery
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Walking trails and viewing platforms through the flower fields
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Pha Ham Hod cliff viewpoint overlooking the park
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Dry dipterocarp forest and natural surroundings of Sai Thong National Park