Cheow Lan Lake

A jungle reserve deep in Southern Thailand, Khao Sok National Park is said to be the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, with some sources claiming it offers comparable biodiversity to the Amazon rainforest.

Its central lake spans a 185-square kilometer area, home to a huge variety of wildlife from elephants and tigers to hornbills and pythons. Visitors can take in its beauty kayaking through the morning mist or hiking the outskirts, or participate in a number of guided activities like exploring its caves or climbing to find extraordinary perspectives.