4000-Year-Old Art Meets the Sunrise: Discover Pa Taem, Thailand's Eastern Hidden Gem

Located in northeastern Thailand along the Mekong River at the Laos border, Pa Taem National Park spans an impressive 340 km² of natural beauty. Designated as a national park in 1991, the area features dry forests, unique rock formations, and primitive canyons. It is particularly famous for being the easternmost point in Thailand, where the sunrise first touches the land. 🎨 Highlights • Ancient Cliff Paintings at Pa Taem Over 300 prehistoric paintings, dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years, stretch across a 180-meter-long cliff wall. Visitors can trek down steep slopes to experience the mystical sensation of touching these ancient artworks directly on the canyon walls. • Soi Sawan Waterfall True to its name, meaning "Heavenly Garden," this waterfall features two streams cascading through lush greenery. The best time to visit is during the rainy season, from June to October. • Sao Chaliang Rock Formations (Mushroom Rocks) These massive mushroom-shaped rocks, sculpted by wind and rain, are scattered throughout the area. Visitors can marvel at the surreal rock formations, including Sao Chaliang and Sao Chaliang Yai.