Pa Hin Ngam National Park
Rock Field, Cliff Viewpoint & Siam Tulip Fields

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Pa Hin Ngam National Park covers parts of Thep Sathit and Sap Yai districts in Chaiyaphum, up on the Phang Hoei range where the Isan plateau meets central Thailand. At around 800 metres above sea level, the air is noticeably cooler than down on the plains. The real draw here isn't only the Siam tulip fields everyone crowds in to photograph — there's also the field of oddly shaped rocks and the cliff edge that looks out over distant mountains. Walking all three spots takes about half a day to a full day.

Lan Hin Ngam — rocks the wind carved by hand

Lan Hin Ngam is a cluster of sandstone boulders scattered across about 10 rai of open ground, worn over millions of years by wind, sun, and rain into all kinds of strange shapes. People love guessing what each one looks like — some say one resembles the World Cup trophy, another an old castle, another a mushroom. A paved path loops around so you can walk and look without any climbing. It's great for photos, especially in the early morning and late afternoon when the light hits the rocks and brings out their texture.

• Loop walk — the trail through Lan Hin Ngam is easy and flat, about 30–45 minutes if you keep stopping for photos.
• World Cup trophy rock — the icon everyone wants a photo with, not far from the entrance to the field.
• Don't climb on the rocks — some are brittle and get slippery in the rain. Sticking to the park's path is safer.

Pha Sut Phaen Din — the viewpoint at the plateau's edge

A short walk on from Lan Hin Ngam brings you to Pha Sut Phaen Din, the point where the Phang Hoei range drops away into a cliff. Look down and you see plains and mountains stretching toward Chai Badan district in Lopburi. The name means "end of the land," and it really does feel like standing at the edge of Isan right where it meets central Thailand. The view is best in the early morning before the mist clears and again in the late afternoon at sunset. On a clear day you'll catch a thin sea of fog drifting in the valley below.

Siam tulip fields — blooming only in the rainy season, Jun–Aug

This is the real star that made Pa Hin Ngam famous across the country. The Siam tulips (also called krachiao or Curcuma) bloom in pinkish purple across the meadow along a trail roughly 1 kilometre long. But it bears repeating: the Siam tulips bloom only in the rainy season, around mid-June to August each year, with the fullest bloom usually late June into July. Come outside that window and you'll find an empty grass field. So check the bloom status on the park's Facebook page before every trip. The park usually holds its Siam tulip festival right during this period.

• There's a shuttle up to the field — during the festival the park runs trams from the car park to the flower field. Fares run about 30 THB for adults and 20 THB for children, saving you the uphill walk.
• Or walk it yourself — if you don't want to wait for the tram, you can walk up on the marked path, but it's a climb, so pace yourself.
• Go early to beat the crowds — festival weekends get very busy. Arrive at the 6 a.m. opening and you'll get an empty field, easy photos, and nicer light.

Waterfalls and other stops in the park

Entry fees, opening hours, and what to know

• Hours: daily 6 a.m.–6 p.m. (during the Siam tulip festival people start arriving at first light).
• Entry fee: Thai visitors about 40 THB for adults, 20 THB for children · foreign visitors about 200 THB for adults, 100 THB for children.
• Shuttle fare: up to the Siam tulip field during the festival, about 30 THB for adults, 20 THB for children.
• There are food and drink stalls near the car park, but they get busy during the festival — allow time to wait.
• Wear sneakers — they're more comfortable, and some sections turn into slippery mud in the rain. Bring an umbrella or rain jacket too.

Getting to Pa Hin Ngam

Pa Hin Ngam is in Thep Sathit district, about 110–140 kilometres southwest of Chaiyaphum town. Driving from the town takes around 2 hours, and the last stretch is a winding mountain road — drive carefully, especially in the rain. A regular sedan can make it, but take it slow. Oddly enough, it's actually closer coming from Bangkok or Nakhon Ratchasima than from Chaiyaphum town itself.

• From Chaiyaphum town: take Highway 201 south to Ban Nong Bua Khok, turn onto Highway 205 toward Thep Sathit, then take Route 2354 following the signs to Pa Hin Ngam — about 110 kilometres total.
• From Bangkok: around 270 kilometres via the Saraburi–Lam Narai road, then onto Highway 205 toward Thep Sathit — roughly 4 hours.
• From Nakhon Ratchasima: around 140 kilometres, easy to tack onto a trip out of Korat.
• No public transport reaches the park directly — driving yourself or renting a car is the way to go. If you don't have a vehicle, during the festival there are day-trip and overnight tours running out of Bangkok.

Pa Hin Ngam without an overnight — a half- to full-day plan