Time flies and another year has just passed us by! The festive season is still in the air and the flowers are blooming, making this the best time to travel to Khao Kho district of Phetchabun province. This scenic area is famous for its pleasant weather and colorful flowers during the cool months. We guarantee you will have more than enough photos to share on social media!
Day 1
Khao Tha Kian Ngo Viewpoint
Khao Kho Viewpoint
Chedi Kanchanaphisek
Day 2
G.B. Strawberry Farm
B.N Farm
The Blue Sky Garden
Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo
Day 1
Khao Tha Kian Ngo Viewpoint
This viewpoint is on Highway No. 2258, some 13 km from Khao Kho town. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the countrywide. Many visitors prefer to camp out here for the sunrise and early morning fog in the surrounding valleys.
Khao Tha Kian Ngo was the site of many fierce battles between government troops and the communist insurgents whose stronghold was located in the mountainous Khao Kho area. It is now a popular viewpoint from where you can see numerous hills and mountain ranges nearby.
Accommodation and camping sites are available, but we recommend you prepare your own food supplies.
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Location: Tambon Nong Mae Na, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Khao Kho Viewpoint
This is another hugely popular viewpoint, especially for the sunset. In fact, you can visit this site all-year round though the cool season is the ideal time to take in those “misty scenes”
It is some 16 km from the Khao Tha Kian Ngo Viewpoint on a narrow unpaved road. Please be cautious while driving.
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Location: Tambon Nong Mae Na, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Chedi Kanchanaphisek
The chedi is some 2 km from the Khao Kho Viewpoint on Highway No. 2196 and about the same distance if you are coming from Khao Kho town.
Its style is a mixture of the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin architecture.
This white chedi is enshrined with Buddha relics from Sri Lanka, which were donated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great after the end of the communist insurgency in Thailand.
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Location: Mu 4, Ban Kongniam, Tambon Khao Kho, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Open daily 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Day 2
GB Strawberry Farm
The strawberry farm is located in the Lisu hilltribe village of Ban Phetchdam, some 8 km from Chedi Kanchanaphisek. From here, you will enjoy the best view of Khao Kho’s famous wind turbines. Besides its main produce, the Farm draws visitors for its fields of temperate flowers; such as, Verbena, Hollyhock and French marigold.
The farm features local food stalls, a restaurant and cafes.
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Location: Ban Phetchdam, Tambon Thung Samo, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tel. 064 304 8222
Fee: 10 Baht/person
B.N. Farm
Although most of the Farm’s land is dedicated to growing temperate vegetables and fruit, the star attraction for locals is its flower beds. Flower fans can choose to take pictures in either the B.N. zone or the Front by B.N., which is about 600 metres away on a connecting walkway. B.N. Farm is about 14 km from GB Farm.
Location: Tambon Khaemson, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tel. 056 750 419
Fee for the B.N. zone is 30 Baht/person and for the Front by B.N. is 20 Baht/person.
Blue Sky Garden
Part of the Blue Sky Resort, this English garden occupies some 25 rai of beautiful landscapes, and is made up of 4 major zones. It features more than 20 photo spots that include flower gardens, a maze, and a viewing tower.
It’s also home to an event ground and a garden café where you can have a drink while watching the sunset, perhaps pretending to be somewhere in the English countryside. The Garden is about 6 km from the B.N. Farm.
And if you feel like having a picnic, a lovely picnic basket for two is available at 499 Baht/set. We recommend booking in advance for the basket, which is packed with 3 kinds of beverages, fruit and sandwiches.
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Location: The Blue Sky Resort, Tambon Khaemson, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tel. 081 355 0500
Admission fee: 100 Baht/person
Wat Phrathat Pha Son Kaeo
Most visitors to Khao Kho stop by this well-known meditation retreat set among scenic mountain ranges. The temple is home to a unique vihara of 5 seated Buddha images layered from the largest at the back to the smallest at the front. Its chedi is also distinctively decorated with colourful mosaics and ornamental objects. Even if you’re not a temple fan, this temple is still worth a visit.
Location: 95 Mu 7. Ban Thang Daeng, Tambon Khaemson, Amphoe Khao Kho, Phetchabun
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tel. 063 359 1554 (during 1:00 – 4.30 p.m.)
