Apart from eating well, one of the secrets of living longer is to have enough sleep in a suitable environment, free from pollution, and with good climatic conditions. Khao Kho, a scenic mountain in Phetchabun province, is a suitable place for a good sleep and a pleasant place to live.
Superb natural surroundings full of flora make Khao Kho free from pollution. As the wind blows through this mountain all the time, Khao Kho is known as one of the places in Thailand that enjoy good ventilation. The weather is cool all year round.
Food on Khao Kho is rich in nutritional value, since numerous vegetables and other crops are grown in abundance there, whether they are indigenous or temperate plants. Tourists may stop to buy them directly from the farm. Among popular plants in this area is sayote (a climbing plant, locally called Fak Maeo), which can be fried with or without eggs or used as a raw material to make soup. The most famous fruit here is passion fruit, which is full of vitamin C and can be made into juice. When salt and honey are added together with ice, the juice will become a tasty drink for good health, which is also believed to help slow down aging.
In addition to good food and sleep, getting close to nature will also bring about good health. Khao Kho is a source of various kinds of fruit rich in vitamins C and E, conditioner made of ginger, and salt for skin treatment.
Khao Kho boasts several places of interest for spiritual tours on a hilltop at Ban Kong Niam, the Pagoda of Buddha's Relics, and Pha Son Kaeo Buddhist Center.
There is a saying that staying one night at Khao Kho will extend one's life for a year. The saying reflects the natural beauty and fertility of Khao Kho, which has the power of promoting health for travelers.
