Phu Chong–Na Yoi National Park Explained

Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park
Alt Name:	อุทยานแห่งชาติภูจองนายอย
Iucn Category:	II
Map:	Thailand
Location:	Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand
Nearest City:	Ubon Ratchathani
Coordinates:	14.5333°N 105.3858°W
Area Km2:	686
Established:	1987
Visitation Num:	86,252
Visitation Year:	2019
Governing Body:	National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department

Phu Chong–Na Yoi National Park is a protected area at the eastern end of the Dângrêk Mountains, northeastern Thailand.^[1] It is in Buntharik, Na Chaluai, and Nam Yuen districts of Ubon Ratchathani Province.^[2] Established in 1987, it is an IUCN Category II protected area, measuring 428,750 rai ~ .^[3] In a mountainous area, the park borders Laos and Cambodia. Natural features include the cliffs at Pha Phueng, and the Bak Teo Yai Waterfall. In 2004, a specimen of a new frog species, Fejervarya triora, was discovered in the park.^[4]

Sights

• Namtok Huai Luang or Namtok Bak Teo (น้ำตกห้วยหลวง หรือ น้ำตกบักเตว) - Plunging down three steps from an elevation of 30 metres, the waterfall has a small pool with a white beach and turquoise coloured water.
• Phlan Yao Rock Garden (สวนหินพลานยาว) - Rocks in different formations are scattered around the area.
• Pha Phueng Viewpoint (จุดชมทิวทัศน์ผาผึ้ง) - The viewpoint is next to the rock garden.
• Namtok Koeng Mae Phong (น้ำตกเกิ้งแม่พอง) - The waterfall is 9km (06miles) south of Namtok Huai Luang along the nature trail. It originates from the Lam Dom Noi Stream.
• Kaeng Sila Thip (แก่งศิลาทิพย์) - Huai Luang Stream runs over a rock terrace and turns fierce in the rapids. In the middle of the stream, its power has created many holes on the rock surface in different sizes and depths called "kumphalak".
• Phlan Kong Kwian (พลาญกงเกวียน) - The vast rock terrace with rock shelters at the front is home to wild flowers and plants. In previous days, travellers could seek shelter here. It came to be called "phlan kong kwian", which means "cart terrace".
• Phu Hin Dang (ภูหินด่าง) - a cliff-top place to view the forest scenery of Laos and Cambodia. The cliff is brightly coloured. Geologists explain that this is due to dry weather millions of years ago catalyzing mineral residues in the seawater.

See also

• List of national parks of Thailand
• List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand

External links

• Protected Planet: Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park. Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. 16 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033315/http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style2/default.asp?npid=99&lg=2. 17 November 2015.
2. Book: Spooner. Andrew. Borrowman. Hana. Baldwin. William. Footprint Thailand. October 1, 2011. February 1, 2007. Footprint Travel Guides. 978-1-904777-94-6. 704–.
3. 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 53.
4. Stuart. Bryan L.. Chuaynkern. Yodchaiy. Chan-ard. Tanya. Inger. Robert F.. Three new species of frogs and a new tadpole from Eastern Thailand . Fieldiana Zoology . 2006 . 111 . 11 . 10.3158/0015-0754(2006)187[1:TNSOFA]2.0.CO;2 . June 13, 2017.