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Khao Sok National Park
With a land mass encompassing more than 270 sq miles (700 sq km),
this national park, located about 110 miles (175 km) north of Phuket,
represents southern Thailand's largest virgin forest. Older and more
diverse than even the Amazon rain forest, Khao Sok is home to nu-
merous exotic animal and plant species, and has breathtaking natural
scenery. Nature lovers will find inspiration in the park's majestic lime-
stone cliffs, rough jungle trails, and placid waterways.
Top 10 Features
Sok River
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on a kayak or canoe on this river that meanders through lush
jungles and past towering limestone rocks. Along the riverbanks, exotic hornbills,
snakes, and long-tail macaque monkeys make their homes. The scenic river offers a
relaxing way to experience the park's natural wonders.
