Doi Luang National Park

This is 61st national park of Thailand. Covering an area of about 1,170 square kilometers, its mountains are the watershed areas for Wang and Loa rivers. It is covered with tropical evergreen, mixed deciduous and dipterocarp forests. And the rock in this area is sandstone.

Tourist attractions here are poo kaeng waterfall, Cham Pa Thong waterfall, Wang Kaew waterfall. Three of these waterfalls win the heart of visitors. They produce a sweet and cool music while flowing.

Because of many kinds of forest in park such as mixed forest, rain forest and deciduous forest, visitor can find a wide rang of natural herbs, shrubs. Main plants here are Sela, ironwood, kabok, Moulmein cedar, gangaw, Siamese Sal, many kinds of Fagaceae and bamboo.

Animals found in park are barking deer, wild boar, beer, hare, palm civet, civet cat, flying squirrel, monkey, tiger and many kinds of bird. Park is having natural trails, campground a small shop, a visitor center and restrooms.

If you're a keen lover of natural beauty and wild animals than you must pay a visit to this park. After visiting this you will never forget this natural park.

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Contact Information

Doi Luang National Park
Maeyen Sub-district, Amphur Phan
57280 Chiang Rai, NT

Tel. +6653609042

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