Namtok Huai Yang National Park was declared to the 70th national park in Thailand, by integrating two reserved forests Wang Duan and Huai Yang (now Hat Wanakon National Park) upgraded to Namtok Huai Yang National Park in the year 1991.[1]
The park is montane area with elevations between 200 and 800 m (656–2,624 ft) above the sea level, an important watershed of rivers in the local area, such as Khlong Ang Thong, Khlong Kaeng, Khlong Thap Sakae, etc. It is flanked by Tenasserim Hills, the natural border between Thailand and Myanmar. The adjacent protected area is Lenya National Park of Myanmar.
Namtok Huai Yang: Huai Yang waterfall is a small seven-tier waterfall and the origin of the park name. Accessible by a signposted and well maintained circular trail. The trail is to first five tiers, fifth tear is 700 m (2,296 ft) from the start of the trail. The highlight is the fourth tier, which is a viewpoint that can see the scenery as far as the Gulf of Thailand.
Namtok Khao Lan: a multi-tiered waterfall is to the south of the park office and visitor centre. This waterfall is worth a visit during the rainy season.
Namtok Kha On: also known as Thap Mon, a nine-tier cascading waterfall 44 km (27 mi) south from the main visitor centre in Bang Saphan side.
Khao Luang: Khao Luang Mountain is a summit of the park, it is accessible for visitors only in guidance with rangers. It takes nearly 5 hours to reach the peak, an overnight stay at the summit is required. Khao Luang is also a habitat for many kinds of wildlife including Phricotelphusa sirindhornanendemicfreshwater crab.[2][6]
