If you are planning a trip to Suphanburi during this long holiday, you must not miss the natural attraction at Huakhao Wong Reservoir. Many may not recognize the name, but if you mention "Pang Ung, Suphanburi," most people will immediately say, "Oh!" The atmosphere and natural beauty here have earned it the nickname "Pang Ung."

Huakhao Wong Reservoir is a natural tourist destination that opened in December 2015. It is a relatively small reservoir, covering about 85 rai for water storage. The area is primarily agricultural land belonging to the community, surrounded by low mountains, which keeps the climate refreshing and cool almost every night throughout the year. However, in winter, the temperature is colder than in other areas.

For those wishing to stay overnight at Huakhao Wong Reservoir, there are options for accommodation, including floating houses in the middle of the water and the option to pitch your own tent. There are 8 bathrooms available, allowing tourists to truly immerse themselves in nature, as there is no electricity at Pang Ung, Suphanburi. Only kerosene lamps provide light at night, and there is no phone signal.

Visitors to Huakhao Wong Reservoir must be very responsible towards nature, avoiding any disturbance or damage to natural resources and the environment. It is important for tourists to be aware of the rules of the area before visiting, as there are several things that should not be done, such as making loud noises, playing loud music, engaging in activities that disturb others, consuming alcohol to the point of losing control, or taking any actions that disrupt or alter the natural state of the environment.

Pang Ung, Suphanburi has specific opening hours for visitors, closing from April 1 to August 12 each year to allow nature to recover and for maintenance work. During the open season, visitors can enter from 6:00 AM and must exit by 6:00 PM if they are not staying overnight. The entrance fee for vehicles is 20 baht per car and 10 baht per motorcycle.

For those wishing to stay overnight, here are the accommodation details and regulations for visiting Huakhao Wong Reservoir:

Large floating house: 2,000 baht (excluding meals)

Small floating house: 400 baht (excluding meals)

Indoor tent: 150 baht (excluding meals) - must pitch your own tent

Outdoor tent: 100 baht (excluding meals)

Note that Huakhao Wong Reservoir can accommodate only 150 cars per night.

To reach Pang Ung Suphan or Huakhao Wong Reservoir, if using GPS or Google Maps, set the destination to "Wat Phu Nam Ron" and look for the entrance archway from there.

Thank you for the information and accompanying images from Welovesuphan.com