Khun Chae National Park
| Khun Chae National Park | |
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| อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนแจ | |
| File:ลังกาน้อย ลังกาหลวง อช ขุนแจ 2.jpg Overlooking a sea of clouds in the park | |
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| Location | Chiang Rai Province, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Phayao |
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| Area | 270 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Established | 1995[1] |
| Visitors | 11,240 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Khun Chae National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนแจ) is a national park in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. This rugged park is home to high mountains and waterfalls.[2]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Khun Chae National Park is located about 100 kilometres (60 mi) northeast of Chiang Mai in the Wiang Pa Pao district of Chiang Rai Province. The park's area is 168,750 rai ~ 270 square kilometres (100 sq mi).[3] Khun Chae Park is located in the Khun Tan Range and is home to the range's highest peak, Doi Lang Ka at 2,031 metres (6,660 ft).[2] The park adjoins three other national parks: Chae Son National Park, Mae Takhrai National Park and Si Lanna National Park.[1]
Attractions
[edit | edit source]While Doi Lang Ka is the park's highest peak, another high peak, Doi Mot at 1,700 metres (5,580 ft), offers views to both the cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.[1][2]
Waterfalls include the park namesake Khun Chae, a six-level waterfall, and Mae Tho, a seven-level waterfall about 40 metres (130 ft) high.[1]
A giant ficus tree is located near the park headquarters. The tree continues to grow and as of 2006[update] had covered an area of more than 1,600 square metres (17,000 sq ft).[2]
Flora and fauna
[edit | edit source]The park features numerous forest types, depending on altitude, including bamboo forest, deciduous dipterocarp forest, pine forest, rainforest and evergreen forest.[2]
Animal species include Asiatic black bear, Siamese hare, serow, barking deer, hog badger, slow loris, white-handed gibbon, leopard cat and wild boar. Reptiles include king cobra, geckos and skinks.[1]
Avian life includes scarlet minivet, red junglefowl, shikra, ashy drongo, white-crowned forktail, brown fish owl, crested serpent eagle, velvet-fronted nuthatch, blue-throated barbet, coppersmith barbet and blue-winged leafbird.[1]
Location
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See also
[edit | edit source]- List of national parks of Thailand
- DNP - Khun Chae National Park[4]
- List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
References
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