Saraburi Sunflower Fields
Golden Season Late Rains to Winter

✍️ By Doctor Chat

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Sunflowers are a post-harvest crop that farmers across several Saraburi districts have grown for years — they're low-maintenance in the dry season and good for the soil. When the rains wind down and temperatures drop, these fields bloom together into a sea of yellow, turning into a seasonal stop for people on the way to Khao Yai or Lopburi. What makes Saraburi stand out is how spread out the fields are: Phra Phutthabat, Wang Muang, Kaeng Khoi, Muak Lek, Nong Don — you can pick whichever district suits your route.

When Do the Saraburi Sunflowers Bloom?

The main bloom window is mid-November through January every year. Farmers stagger their plantings across several rounds so there are flowers blooming continuously. The first round typically peaks late November to early December, with another round following from late December through late January. Any given field is at its best for only about 7–10 days before the flowers start to droop — so always check the field's Facebook page or a Saraburi travel group for current photos before you drive out, or you might find it already harvested.

Best Spots by District

Saraburi's sunflower fields aren't concentrated in one place — they're scattered across districts where farmers grow post-harvest crops. Each area has a different feel: some are wide fields right alongside the road, others are near other attractions worth visiting back-to-back. Pick based on the route you're already taking.

There are also smaller fields in Nong Don, Nong Khae, and Chaloem Phra Kiat districts planted by local families on their own land. Most don't charge entry, but please walk carefully — don't step on the plants — and take your rubbish home.

Best Time of Day for Photos

The key to photographing sunflowers is that they track the sun. In the morning they face east, so if you arrive early and stand with the sun behind you, you'll get flowers looking straight into the lens with soft, even light. As the morning wears on and the sun climbs, the flowers follow — and the angle shifts.

• Best window — around 7:30–9:30 a.m. Gentle morning light, flowers angled toward you, not yet hot, far fewer people.
• Where to stand — face west with the sun at your back. The flowers will be looking straight at your camera.
• Avoid midday — harsh light, flowers turned away from you, heavy shadows, hotter, and noticeably more crowded.
• Late afternoon (4:00–5:30 p.m.) — warm golden tones are nice, but flowers will be facing away from most positions; you'll need to work harder to find a good angle.

Entry Fees and What to Know Before You Go

• Entry fee — usually 10–20 THB per person. The money goes to buying seeds for the next planting round and maintaining the field.
• Opening hours — organised fields typically open around 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., but morning is by far the best time.
• Getting there — drive from Bangkok on Phahon Yothin Road (Highway 1), about 2–2.5 hours to Saraburi, then branch off to whichever district you're visiting.
• No car? — Take a coach or minivan to Saraburi town, then hire a local driver or charter a songthaew (shared pickup truck) to reach the fields.
• What to bring — hat, sunscreen, water, shoes that can handle dirt paths, and cash for the entry fee and any food stalls at the field entrance.

Where to Head After the Sunflowers

One advantage of Saraburi's sunflower fields is how close they are to other things worth seeing. Once you've finished shooting by mid-morning, you still have half a day left to fill.