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Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower

A 20 m wildlife tower over Khao Yai's grassland salt licks, the park's best bet for deer, gaur and elephants at dawn.

4.6(667)
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Daily 06:00–18:00

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Full opening hours
Monday06:00–18:00
Tuesday06:00–18:00
Wednesday06:00–18:00
Thursday06:00–18:00
Friday06:00–18:00
Saturday06:00–18:00
Sunday06:00–18:00

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Nong Phak Chi is a 20 m tower over a grassland with salt licks, about 1 km on foot from the km 35 parking lot and 3 km from the visitor center. Sambar deer, barking deer and wild boar come most days, and elephants, gaur and dhole sometimes.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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F935+HVG, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong

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Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower worth visiting?

Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower holds a 4.6★ rating from 667 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Korat.

What are the opening hours of Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower?

Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower is typically open 06:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower?

The best months to visit Korat are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Thai long weekends & Phimai Festival (November) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April (peak heat).

Where is Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower located?

Nong Phak Chi Wildlife Tower is at F935+HVG, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, in Korat. Getting around Korat: Songthaews on fixed city routes; Grab and Bolt (both work well in the city).

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