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Nature Spot

Yang Na Yai Tree

Location
Koh Phangan, Surat Thani
11 h 05 min · 778 km
Opening hours
Open 24/7
Rating
4.6/ 5
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The Yang Na Yai Tree is a 53-metre, roughly 400-year-old giant near Wat Pho in Ban Tai, Koh Phangan; a short, easy stop where dogs are welcome on a lead.

Bringing your pet

Dogs are welcome on a lead at the giant Yang Na Yai tree near Wat Pho in Ban Tai (AllTrails).

  • Leash: Keep your dog away from the shrines and offerings at the foot of this sacred tree.
  • Terrain: It is a short, flat walk from a quiet road.
  • Safety: Watch for scooters on the road while you stop for photos.
  • Animals on site: Bees nest in the tree in large numbers, so don't linger underneath when they are active.
  • Entry & fees: The tree is free to visit at any hour.

Description

Yang Na Yai Tree is a giant Dipterocarpus alatus near Wat Pho in Ban Tai, measured in 2013 at 53.5 metres tall with a 14.64-metre girth and put by forestry officials at around 400 years old. Villagers treat it as sacred, with small shrines at its foot, coloured ribbons round the trunk and a sign reading 'Biggest Yang Na'. It is a quick roadside stop; step well back to fit the crown in a photo.

It is an easy outing with a dog: a short, flat walk on a quiet road. Keep the lead on, keep your dog away from the offerings at the base and watch for scooters. Thai sources note that bees nest in the tree in large numbers, so don't linger under it if they are active. Come early or late to avoid the midday heat.

Good to know: the tree is free to visit and accessible at any hour. January to May is the driest period; heavy rain from October to December can make island roads slippery.

Getting there

From the Ban Tai road between Thong Sala and Haad Rin, turn inland onto the road to Thong Nai Pan by Wat Pho; the tree is about 700 metres from the turn, with a sign. It is about 8 minutes by car from Thong Sala pier, or about 6.6 km from Haad Rin over steep hills and sharp bends, so ride carefully. Songthaews and shared taxis run along the Ban Tai road.

Reviews

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