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“Salawin River” or locally called “Kong River” is a river with
beautiful scenery inside the Salawin National Park, Maehongsorn
province. This river is originated from Himalaya mountain range
in Tibet which is covered with snow. The river flows pass China,
Myanmar, Thailand and flows back to Myanmar to Martaban Bay
before flowing to Indian Ocean. This river is 3,151 kilometers
altogether and it is also the border between Myanmar and
Thailand at Maehongsorn province. In Maehongsorn province, it
passes Amphur Mae LumNoi, Amphur Mae Sariang, AmphurSobmoey
which is 120 kilometers altogether.
Salawin River is a
very beautiful river. In winter the river flows pass deciduous
forest, which starts to change itscolor and is covered with fogs
all the way. During summer, the level of the river decreases
till the underwater sand is visible since the snow from the
Tibetian mountain range melts into the river. Meanwhile, it
occursbeautiful delicate sand on both sides of the bank
alternating with rocks. The tourists can put up tent on the bank
of the river which is guaranteed to be safe or they can choose
to cruise along the river with the villagers’ boat to see the
beautiful scenery of Salawin River. There is a service point at
the Baan Mae Sam Laeb and Baan Tum Fung. Baan Mae Sam Laeb is on
the south of Baan Ta Tum Fung around 47 kilometers away from
highway 1194. Then, turn left at Baan Mae Sam Laeb and turn
right and go along the river for 2 kilometers.
Baan Tum
Fung is 8 kilometers away from Amphur Mae Sariang. Turn right
and go straight for 4 kilometers, you will arrive at the
National Park office. Then, go straight along the road for 40
kilometers and you will see Baan Tum Fung. |
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Sop Moei |
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Mae Sam Laep |
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17.98172 N |
97.737991 E |
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