Quite literally named after “big mountain” in Thai, Khao Yai is a sprawling jade sitting a mere 3 hour drive away from our modern-day concrete jungles. This UNESCO World Heritage Site covering a staggering 2,168 square kilometers of lush greenery, was classified as Thailand’s first national park. The area also features an abundance of incredible farms that produce some of the best vegetables, meat, dairy products, and wines in the country.

This oasis plays host to a wide variety of wildlife, some of which will definitely feel unexpected and surprising. Not only that, the flora and fauna you’ll see in different areas are also vastly diverse; not to mention numerous waterfalls and trekking trails strewn out across the beautiful landscape. That includes trails of lava rocks from millions of years ago, seriously. Sounds really cool right? Now imagine walking that trail as the sky blazes with the colors of molten lava behind lush mountains and rolling glasslands.

You’ll definitely be hard pressed to run out of things to do here in Khao Yai. There are 7 walking and trekking trails that will take you by reservoirs and numerous waterfalls if you enjoy quiet strolls in nature. If trekking isn’t your thing, that’s alright too. How about some horse riding? Or leisurely bike rides? Laser tag, go karts, ziplining? Fabulous, sprawling vineyards? There are also night safaris or the marvelous expanse of stars for you to gaze at once the sun goes down. There’re so many to choose from!

When you take all that Khao Yai has to offer and mix in the Marasca #CherryOnTop magical moments, and you’re in for a magical getaway.

Life looks absolutely beautiful from here.