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วนอุทยานภูผาล้อม |
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It is situated in Tambon Nam Suai, 24 kilometres from the city.
It is comprised of steep limestone mountains with various
pointed summits similar to a wall surrounding the virgin forest
in the middle. There are various kinds of plants, herbs,
sightseeing points, and caves such as Tham Kaeo, Tham Pha Bong,
as well as, Bo Nam Sap or Nam Phut, which is a sacred seepage
pond located in the middle of the forest. It is believed to be a
Naga hole, a water passage of Naga leading to the Mekong River.
For touring the forest, there must be a ranger leading the tour.
As for tourists who wish to stay overnight, there is a camping
site near the office of the forest park. Tourists should contact
1 month in advance at Phu Pha Lom Forest Park, P.O. Box 7, Loei
Provincial Post Office, Loei 42000. To get there: Take the Loei
– Na Duang route on Highway No. 2138 from the city for
approximately 9 kilometres and turn left into the Loei – Ban
Phia route along Highway No. 2249 for a further 9 kilometres. At
Ban Phia where there is an intersection, turn right near Wat
Liap into Highway No. 3117. Go straight on for 2 kilometres and
turn left for 4 kilometres. |
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Loei |
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A. Mueang |
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Nam Suai |
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Morning |
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N/A |
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Free |
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17.60541 N |
101.89836 E |
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