Midwinter Khaoyai

3 Best Day Trips From Bangkok

"Imagine stumbling upon a Swiss Alps village at the edge of a tropical monsoon forest. Random, right? Welcome to Midwinter Green, a popular destination en route to or from Khao Yai National Park. More than a restaurant—there are also manicured gardens, a shop selling baked goods and local groceries, a large live music stage, and winding pebbled paths—the property, with its European architecture and wooden, chalet-like buildings, feels slightly out of place in Thailand. It’s a bizarre aesthetic in such a hot climate, but a charming one nonetheless. There’s a heavy focus on meat—smoked pork chops, German pork knuckle, Australian Wagyu ribeye—but you’ll also find comfort-food classics like pizza, pasta, salads, and burgers. Portions are generous, always a plus for a hungry crowd coming post-hike." - Marianna Cerini