Khun Nan National Park Explained
Khun Nan National Park (th|อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนน่าน) is a protected area on the western side of the Luang Prabang Range in the Thailand-Laos border area, on the Thai side of the ridge. It is named after Khun Nan subdistrict (tambon) of Chaloem Phra Kiat District of Nan Province and includes parts located in Bo Kluea District. The park is located north of the Doi Phu Kha National Park and was established in 2009[1] with an area of 153,982 rai ~ .[2]
Khun Nan National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[3] Sapan Waterfall, located near the Lao border, is the most important waterfall in the park; Huai Ha waterfall runs throughout the year. Other waterfalls within the perimeter of the park are Huai Ti and Ban Den. 1,745 m high Doi Phi Pan Nam is the tallest peak within the park. The Wa River has its sources in the mountains of the park and flows through it.[4]
Location
Khun Nan National Park in overview PARO 13 (Phrae) | |
| Wildlife sanctuary | 11 | Doi Luang | 12 | Lam Nam Nan Fang Khwa | | | Non-hunting area | 13 | Chang Pha Dan | 14 | Phu Fa | |
| Forest park | 15 | Doi Mon Kaeo–Mon Deng | 16 | Pha Lak Muen | 17 | Phae Mueang Phi | 18 | Tham Pha Tub | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Khun Nan National Park . Travelfish . 8 November 2023.
- Web site: ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง . December 2020 . Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation . Thai . National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes . 1 November 2022 ., no 111.
- http://www.eoearth.org/article/Luang_Prabang_montane_rain_forests Luang Prabang montane rain forests
- http://www.trekthailand.net/north17/index.html Khun Nan National Park - Trekthailand