Pha Taem National Park

June 20, 2025

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Pha Taem National Park

The first sunrise viewpoint in Thailand is at Pha Chanadai Cliff, located at the easternmost point of the country. Another significant highlight of the park is the ancient rock paintings at Pha Taem Cliff, prehistoric murals dating back approximately 3,000 years. These over 300 images depict the lifestyles, hunting scenes, and cultural symbols of early humans. Moreover, the park features remarkable geological natural phenomena, such as the sandstone “mushroom pillars”, large rock formations shaped by millions of years of wind and rain erosion, forming unique mushroom-like or unusual pillar shapes arranged beautifully. Pha Taem National Park has also been designated as a Dark Sky Park by the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand. Thanks to its naturally dark environment free from urban light pollution, it offers exceptionally clear night skies, making it an ideal location for stargazing.

Activity

Nature Trails: Explore nature trails within the park, such as the Pha Chanadai Trail, which offers beautiful views of the Mekong River and the deciduous dipterocarp forest.
Visit Pha Taem Rock Paintings: Study the history and culture of ancient communities through prehistoric rock paintings on cave walls.
Cave Exploration and Geological Study: Explore various caves in the park that feature interesting geological formations.
Flora and Bird Watching: Discover the biodiversity of plants and wildlife within the park.
Mekong River Boat Tour: Experience the lifestyle of riverside communities and enjoy the scenic views along both banks of the Mekong River.
Stargazing Festival and Telescope Caravan: Enjoy star viewing through telescopes, observing planets like Jupiter and Saturn, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and more.
Basic Astronomy Learning: Learn how to find directions and techniques for naked-eye stargazing.

Astrophotography Workshop: Learn basic astrophotography skills and participate in stargazing and astrophotography activities

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Phone Number

045 252 581,045 252 582

Email

phataem_np@hotmail.com

Website

https://portal.dnp.go.th/Content/nationalpark?contentId=957

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pt074/?locale=th_TH

Map

General Information

Type

Nature

Subdisctrict

Huai Phai

District

Khong Chiam

Province

Ubon Ratchathani

Zip Code

34220

Region

North East

Status

open

Opening Hours

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Awards and Standards

Awards

Green National Park Award 2018 : G-Green Category (Department of Climate Change and Environment and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)

(Department of Climate Change and Environment and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)

Green National Park Award 2022 : G-Green Plus Category (Department of Climate Change and Environment and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)

(Department of Climate Change and Environment and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)

14th Thailand Tourism Awards 2023 : Silver Awards in Nature & Park Attraction Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Standards

Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration (SHA) Standard : SHA Plus

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

GREEN Health Attraction Standard

(Department of Health)

Pha Taem National Park