About Ton Nga Chang Waterfall
Ton Nga Chang Waterfall is a seven-tiered waterfall located inside Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thung Tam Sao, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. It lies about 26 kilometres southwest of Hat Yai city. The waterfall is known for a rock formation on the third tier that resembles an elephant's tusk, which gives the site its name. Surrounded by dense rainforest, it is one of the most visited natural attractions in Songkhla.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a seven-tiered waterfall set within dense evergreen rainforest of the Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary. The lower tiers are easily accessible via paved paths and feature clear pools suitable for wading and swimming, while upper tiers require hiking on forest trails with steps and uneven terrain. The third tier is the most prominent, where water splits around a tusk-shaped rock. The area includes forested surroundings, picnic spots, and viewpoints of cascades and pools.
Key highlights
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Seven-tiered cascade waterfall inside Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary
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Distinctive elephant-tusk-shaped rock formation on the third tier
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Clear natural pools at lower tiers suitable for swimming and wading
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Dense rainforest setting with rich flora and fauna
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Hiking trail connecting multiple tiers with scenic viewpoints
History of Ton Nga Chang Waterfall
The waterfall lies within Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1978 to protect the forested watershed of the Sankalakhiri mountain range. The name Ton Nga Chang translates to elephant tusk, referring to the tusk-like rock formation on the third tier that has long served as a local landmark.
Culture & Context
The waterfall is a well-known natural landmark for residents of Songkhla and Hat Yai and is regarded locally as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in southern Thailand, frequently visited for recreation and nature appreciation.
Route
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