"Rainforest & National Parks, Phitsanulok Province" Wangthong by Mikebb

Wangthong Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 21 photos

Suspension Bridge Over Khek River - Wangthong

Our group of 34 travelled from Phitsanulok to the Sukhotai Historical Park for a half day tour and then continued on to the Rainforest Resort, .

The Rainforest Resort was our home for 3 days, in fact we were only there for the evenings as we used it for a base to visit various National Parks, a Wildlife Sanctuary, treking in search of orchids in the wild. Some of us visited local craft centres and enjoyed the local sights.

Of our 21 days in Thailand I enjoyed this district the most. As our tour comprised Orchid Enthusaists I enjoyed the National Parks and the opportunity to view rare orchids in their natural enviroment. We found many orchids, however only a small percentage were in flower. We were always accompanied by Park Rangers who made certain we did not touch any orchids in the wild. Photos were allowed.

This was my 7th holiday in Thailand, the first being during 1977, but I must say this was the most enjoyable. The peace of "Rural Thailand" is something to enjoy. Perhaps the food of "Rural Thailand" might linger most from this trip.

Attractions Visited

Some of the National Parks , Museums, and walks we took were:

Nam Nao National Park

Haew Sai Waterfall

Phu Hin Rongkla National Park

Khao Kho - Obelisk in memory of Thai Soldiers (1970 conflict)

Phra Buddha Chinnarat National Museum

Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum

Last visit to Wangthong: Mar 2010
Intro Updated Mar 20, 2011
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Gardens Of Rainforest Resort - Wangthong

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Riverbed- Mostly Dry, Flat Rocks & Little Water - Wangthong

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Suspension Bridge Over The Khek River - Wangthong

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Nemorino Mar 30, 2012 at 6:44 AM

Hi Mike, your orchid tourism certainly gets you into some interesting places. The Rainforest Resort sounds lovely.
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balhannah Sep 27, 2011 at 4:01 AM

I love the sound of your Cabin in the Rainforest! By your photo's, no wonder you enjoyed it there!
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Yaqui May 24, 2010 at 8:48 PM

Howdy Mike, you see some amazing places. Lovely village and beautiful falls! Nice page!
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Greggor58 May 15, 2010 at 6:39 AM

THIS hotel looks to be a CHARM Mike...a great find..Ill remember this if I ever get back to explore a little on Northern Thailand..It looks to be a perfect place to relax and slow it down for a few days!