Visiting Bang Pae Waterfall on Phuket
Phuket, Thailand is a beach paradise for the multitudes of tourists who descend on the island each year. Drawn to the sand, sun and ocean, the tourists spend their days sailing, snorkelling, sunbathing and shopping. At night they enjoy the many nightclubs, bars, and incredible Thai restaurants on the island. They stay at popular beach resorts and five star Phuket hotels. Few bother to explore some of the other natural wonders of the island, which makes a trip to Bang Pae waterfall a happy alternative for those who want to escape the crowded beaches and explore some of the natural beauty of Phuket.
Located in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, Bang Pae is the largest waterfall on the island. Though relatively small, the waterfall is worth the ten minute walk from the parking area. Even in the dry season, the waterfall supports its lush surroundings. Visitors sometimes feel they are in a rain forest environment. There is a small pool at the base of Bang Pae that many visitors use to cool off.
Bang Pae is the home of the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. The Project adopts gibbons that were held in captivity and helps rehabilitate them to eventually be released into the wild. By its nature, the Project doesn’t offer visitors the chance to touch the gibbons. However, there are plenty of opportunities to view the animals from a distance and learn about their plight and the work of the Rehabilitation Project.
Khao Phra Theao National Park is also home to Ton Sai waterfall, and there is an eight kilometer trail that visitors can take from one waterfall to the other.
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