For adventurous couples living in Bangkok, getting away from the city for a long weekend can be relaxing and fun. It's a chance to go exploring, see some new sights and experience new things. However, many people living in Bangkok seem to be stuck in a rut and always choose either the Pattaya or Hua Hin areas for their long weekend destinations. Why not discover a complete change of pace by exploring the beautiful natural scenery and attractions of Khao Yai?

The Khao Yai area is famous for Khao Yai National Park, the third-largest national park in Thailand and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area around this national treasure also offers some of Thailand's most colourful and unique attractions. Khao Yai is under a three-hour drive from Bangkok, so what are you waiting for? For your next long weekend escape, plan a trip to experience all the attractions and fun things to do in Khao Yai.

Farm Chok Chai: Experience Life on a Dairy Farm

Do you ever wonder what life is like for modern cowboys on a dairy farm? Khao Yai is home to one of the largest dairy farms in Thailand, and the attraction welcomes visitors to tour the farm and learn about dairy farming. You can watch milking demonstrations, enjoy rodeo-style horseback demonstrations, or saddle up for horseback riding or ATV riding adventures. Guests can tour the expansive farm by a tractor-pulled carriage or drive their own vehicles to the different activity areas. There’s also a shop selling farm products, and you can enjoy a meal at the Chokchai Steak House.

Khao Yai Art Museum: Contemporary Art Amid Natural Beauty

This is one of Thailand's most enchanting and remarkable art museums. It showcases Mr. Pongchai Chindasook's private ancient Thai and contemporary art collection within a modern 1,700 sqm space. The museum also incorporates the natural surroundings and displays sculptures and contemporary artwork in the more than 20 rai of beautiful gardens surrounding it.

The Chocolate Factory: Watch Chocolate Being Made

To enjoy a unique restaurant dining experience, simply stop in at the Chocolate Factory in the Khao Yai area. The restaurant offers an expansive, rustic dining area and an equally expansive menu of dishes to choose from. Meat lovers will appreciate the quality and variety of the flame-grilled steaks and chops, while everyone loves the handmade pizzas and range of authentic Italian dishes featured. They also offer plenty of appetisers, soups and salads to accompany their western dishes, and a full menu of Thai dishes.

Save some room for dessert because the Chocolate Factory makes its own chocolate on the premises and diners are invited to watch the chocolate specialists at work through a glass viewing room. You can take some chocolates home as a souvenir of your Khao Yai escape weekend.

PB Valley Khao Yai Winery: Learn About the Art of Winemaking

Did you know that Khao Yai is also classified as one of Thailand's wine regions? PB Valley Khao Yai Winery was opened in 1997. This is one of the first large-scale commercial wineries in Thailand and boasts an area of over 2,500 rai, or 400 hectares. It's just under 4000 metres above sea level, which guarantees a climate ideal for growing wine grapes. The types of wine produced here include varieties of Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

A visit to the winery encompasses a tour of the estate by tram, including the various tropical fruit orchards, and the winemaking facilities and cellars, and concludes with a wine tasting at the education centre.

Book a Stay at ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI

One of the best places to stay in Khao Yai is Centara’s mountaintop sanctuary of ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI. This resort escape in Khao Yai features private pool villas and spacious rooms with rustic and comfortable décor. The mountaintop location of the resort guarantees incredible views everywhere you look. 

Each room also features ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI's signature semi-outdoor bathroom, where guests can relax in spacious tubs under the stars while admiring the spectacular views. Enjoy a romantic long weekend escape touring the attractions of Khao Yai and book a memorable stay at ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI.