Doi Luang National Park
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Poo Kang Waterfall |
Pu Kang |
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Doi Luang National Park is a combination of 4 Waterfall Forest
parks ; Champa Thong, Pu
Kang, Pha Klet Nak and Wang Keaw, into one land in 1981. The
national park has 731,250 rai
including Amphoe Mae Saruay, Phan, Viang Pao in Chiang
rai, Amphoe Viang Nhuer in Lampang and Amphoe Mae Jai in Payao.
The geography is a complex high-mountain topography stretches
from north to south. The highest point is at 1,694 meters in Doi
Luang. In the park, there are biological diversities in
different kinds of animals and plants.
A nearby tourist
attraction is Poo Kang Waterfall which is one of the biggest
waterfalls in Chiang Rai. The water coming from complex high
mountains results in the beautiful 9-floor waterfall. The
waterfall area has sediment deposition of limestone mixed with
water which results in many stalactites and stalagmites. You can
walk up along the waterfall not only to enjoy the beautiful
nature, but also to listen to the sound of waterfall and wild
birds singing you lullabies.
Walking back to the outside, near the park, you will
see JeeKong Banchang Shrine on the roadside. You can pay homage
to an image of Jeekong, Mahayana Buddhism's saint. Moreover, you
can also see the high view of Amphoe Phan from this shrine.
If you seek more of
the nature, you can see it through art and crafts at ‘Phan
Gallery’ where art works from famous skilled craftsmen in Chiang
Rai are gathered.
To get to the park, use Chiang Rai - Pa Yao route, 39 km away
from Mueang District and turn right at the kilometer marker 771,
you will be able to see the park's office at the front.
Doi Luang National
Park also has camping sites and hiking services. The park is
closed during 1 September- 31 October every year to revive. For
more information, please contact 08-1960-2456, 0-2562- 0760 or
www.dnp.go.th
Admission fee is 100 bath for adults and
50 bath for children. |
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Mae Yen |
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Waterfall |
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Free |
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19.44400 N |
99.703068 E |
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