Khao Sok National Park (3/5)

Just north of Phuket lies a cluster of popular national parks, with Khao Sok earning nationwide acclaim for its jagged limestone karsts and large swathes of virgin rainforest. The park’s lush jungles have existed for millennia, fostering a rich array of native wildlife throughout the park, with hundreds of bird and reptile species, over one thousand different varieties of orchid, and elusive beasts such as elephants and tigers calling the park home. After a long day of hiking, visitors can relax along the shores of serene Cheow Lan Lake, one of the most popular destinations in the region for kayaking, canoeing, and spotting native Thai wildlife.