DOI LUANG NATIONAL PARK
Registered as a national park in 1990, Doi Luang National Park covers an area of 3 provinces; namely Phayao, Chiang Rai and Lampang,with a total area of 1180 square kilometres .Geographically , it is a high undulating mountain range and a forest where the original source of the rivers to Kwan Phayao, the Wang River and the Lao River is located. Generally , the forests in this park are mixed deciduous forest . It is a habitat of various kinds of animals such as serows , deer , barking deer , wild boars, monkeys, langurs, gibbons, mouse deer , Asiatic wild dogs, red junglefowls , phesants and more than 150 species of birds. This park comprises many waterfalls ; such as Namtok Pu Kaeng in Amphoe Phan, Chiang Rai , Namtok Wang Kaeo in Amphoe Wang Nuea, Lampang and Namtok Champa Thong in amphoe Mueang, Phayao.
- DOI NOK
is the summit of Doi Luang where a 360° panorama can be seen, especially Kwan Phayao and amphoe Mueang Phayao. Long hours of walking require visitors to stay overnight to get to Doi Nok and camping can be done on the mountain.
- NAMTOK CHAMPA THONG
is located in Amphoe Mueang Phayao. It is a very steep waterfall flowing down into tiers similar to an elephant's ivory or head. The wateris crystal clear and suitable for swimming . There are large and shady trees around the area of the waterfall, as well as , a large terrace fro sitting and relaxation. There is a nature study route of 2200 meters , which takes around 2 hours to complete. Tourists can take this route by themselves because directional signs are standing along the way. For those who would like to stay overnight, there is a camping area provided, but they have to bring their own tent.
- PANG PU LO VILLAGE
is a t Mu 13, Tambon Si Thoi, 13 kilometers from Amphoe Mae Chai and passing the Tha Nam Ranger Station of Doi Luang National Park for 8 kilometers. A village of the Yao Hill tribe people, Pang Pu Lo Village was promoted by the Phayao Hill Tribe Welfare and Development centre as an agro tourism attraction. The major occupation of the locals is planting lychee orchards and producing products of vetiver grass as a supplementary occupation. The village is on a step area where the surroundings of Mae Chai District can be admired. This village is a pass to Pha Daeng Village, located 5 kilometers away and Pa Miang Village of the Lisi hill tribe, located 8 kilometers away. At these villages, Japanese apricot and coffee beans are planted.
The National Park provides accommodation , a camping area and a welfare shop for tourists.
visit www. dnp.go.th
Registered as a national park in 1990, Doi Luang National Park covers an area of 3 provinces; namely Phayao, Chiang Rai and Lampang,with a total area of 1180 square kilometres .Geographically , it is a high undulating mountain range and a forest where the original source of the rivers to Kwan Phayao, the Wang River and the Lao River is located. Generally , the forests in this park are mixed deciduous forest . It is a habitat of various kinds of animals such as serows , deer , barking deer , wild boars, monkeys, langurs, gibbons, mouse deer , Asiatic wild dogs, red junglefowls , phesants and more than 150 species of birds. This park comprises many waterfalls ; such as Namtok Pu Kaeng in Amphoe Phan, Chiang Rai , Namtok Wang Kaeo in Amphoe Wang Nuea, Lampang and Namtok Champa Thong in amphoe Mueang, Phayao.
- DOI NOK
is the summit of Doi Luang where a 360° panorama can be seen, especially Kwan Phayao and amphoe Mueang Phayao. Long hours of walking require visitors to stay overnight to get to Doi Nok and camping can be done on the mountain.
- NAMTOK CHAMPA THONG
is located in Amphoe Mueang Phayao. It is a very steep waterfall flowing down into tiers similar to an elephant's ivory or head. The wateris crystal clear and suitable for swimming . There are large and shady trees around the area of the waterfall, as well as , a large terrace fro sitting and relaxation. There is a nature study route of 2200 meters , which takes around 2 hours to complete. Tourists can take this route by themselves because directional signs are standing along the way. For those who would like to stay overnight, there is a camping area provided, but they have to bring their own tent.
- PANG PU LO VILLAGE
is a t Mu 13, Tambon Si Thoi, 13 kilometers from Amphoe Mae Chai and passing the Tha Nam Ranger Station of Doi Luang National Park for 8 kilometers. A village of the Yao Hill tribe people, Pang Pu Lo Village was promoted by the Phayao Hill Tribe Welfare and Development centre as an agro tourism attraction. The major occupation of the locals is planting lychee orchards and producing products of vetiver grass as a supplementary occupation. The village is on a step area where the surroundings of Mae Chai District can be admired. This village is a pass to Pha Daeng Village, located 5 kilometers away and Pa Miang Village of the Lisi hill tribe, located 8 kilometers away. At these villages, Japanese apricot and coffee beans are planted.
The National Park provides accommodation , a camping area and a welfare shop for tourists.
visit www. dnp.go.th
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