Doi Luang National Park
Contact Location : Doi Luang National Park, Mae Yen Sub-district, Phan district, Chiang Rai Province, 57280
Telephone Number : (+66) 8 1960 2456
Email : doiluang-2551@hotmail.com
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Information
Doi Luang National Park is located at the intersection of three provinces: Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Phayao, and it was created by the merger of the Champathong Forest Parks, Namtok Pha Klet Nak Forest Parks, Namtok Phu Kaeng Forest Park and the Namtok Wang Kaeo Forest Park comprise a total of four locations sharing a common contact area and have natural features that attract tourists. It is a magnificent northern park, covering roughly 731,250 rai, or 1,170 square kilometers.
Background
The National Parks Division sent a letter no. Ko So 0708/3430 dated November 30th, 1981, to the Royal Forest Department with the intent of combining Namtok Champathong Forest Park, Namtok Pha Klet Nak Forest Park, Mueang District, Phayao Province, and Namtok Phu Kaeng Forest Park, Phan District, Chiang Rai Province together as Doi Luang National Park. The Royal Forest Department order no. 1578/2524 dated December 1st, 1981 assigned Mr. Thawatchai Sathienkan, Forestry Technical Officer level 4, to conduct initial survey and to hold the position of Doi Luang National Park Superintendent.
Doi Luang National Park submitted a letter Ko So 0713 (Do Lo)/5 dated June 2nd, 1982, submitting a survey report describing that the area has a wealth of beautiful natural features and fertile forest habitats. All the parks were to be included and designated as a National Park.
Later, Lampang Province and Lampang Regional Forest Office requested that the Royal Forest Departmentdesignate the Namtok Wang Kaeo Forest Park Area in Lampang Province as a National Park in accordance with a State Council resolution, to help establish Lampang Province as a tourism destination. According to the survey findings on January 25th 1983, it borders the Doi Luang mountain range and In 1985 it was stated has similar forest features and is a Class 1A watershed forest. It is a vital source of water for numerous creeks that flow into Phayao Lake and the area explored is rich in natural beauty and features conducive to the establishment of a National Park.
The National Park Division under the Royal Forest Department in the meeting 4/2523 on 30 October 1985 approved in principle to issue a decree to designate the area to be the Doi Luang National Park, by taking out the village settlement areas, in accordance to the Cabinet's resolution on 12 June 1894 using the ariel photograph date back in 1967 as a baseline.
The National Park Division, therefore, contacted and coordinated with the local authorities to carry out the inspection and determine the Mae Lao Fang-Khwa Forest area, which was to include, A Royal Decree determined Mae San forest and Mae Chai forest in the districts and subdistricts of Mae Suai, Mae Prik, Si Toi, and Tha Ko Sub-district, Mae Suai District, Than Thong, Sai Khao, San Klang, Pa Hung, Muang Kham, and Mae Yen Sub-district, Phan District, Sansli , Wiang, Ban Pong, Pa Ngio, and Hua Fai Sub-district, Wiang Pa Pao District, in Chiang Rai Province, and Pa Faek, Charoen Rat, Si Toi, and Mae Suk Sub-district, Mae JaiDistrict, in Phayao Province, as well as Khun Wang Forest Plot No. 2, Khun Wang Forest Plot No. 3, Khun Wang Forest Plot No. 1, Mae Pong Forest, Mae Ngao Fang-Sai Forest , Thung Hua, Wang Nuea, Wang Tai, and Rong Kho Sub-district, Wang Nuea District, and Ban Rong Sub-district, Ngao Districtin Lampang Province and Mae Tam, and Mae Na Ruea Forest, Ban Mai, Tha Champi, Ban Tam, Ban Tom, Ban Sang, Ban Ton, and Mae Na Ruea Sub-district, Phayao District in Phaya. It was published in the Government Gazette on April 16th, 1990, in Volume 107, Part 61, with a total area of 1170 square kilometers and became Thailand’s 61st national park.
Note : After paying the entrance fee to the National Park, please carry the receipt for inspection.
730,927 rai (1169 square kilometers)
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Nature trails ⇔ Trekking ⇔ visit Waterfall ⇔ Geological condition ⇔ Observe flowers/plant ⇔ Bird , butterfly ,
⇔ Rafting ⇔ Mountain biking ⇔ stargazing ⇔ Take a photo/Video
Welfare shop : Open daily from 8.30 – 16.30 hrs.
National Park Headquarters : AIS
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It is home to tower karsts created by complex, folded mountainous and the mountain range runs north-south for approximately 70 kilometers. Its elevation ranges from 400 to 1,700 meters above sea level, with the "Doi Luang Summit" reaching 1694 meters. The earth is a mix of rocks, particularly at the mountain's summit, however, the valley's dark soil is mineral-rich. The stone resembles gravel or limestone sand, and between the Wang River and Kwan Phayao, there is an upstream forest.
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Doi Luang National Park's typical climate features include a relatively cool temperature with anaverage minimum temperature approximately 12 degrees Celsius in winter to a maximum of approximately 35 degrees Celsius in summer. Annual rainfall averages 1,743.9mm and the average wind speed at its maximum is approximately 2mph. Throughout the year, the average relative humidity is around 73%.
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The forest is divided into five distinct types: mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp dipterocarp forest, Tropical Rain Forest, dry evergreen forest, and coniferous forest (pine forest), all of which are home to vital plants such as Teak, Thai bungor, and Queen's Flower. Spondias bipinnata Airy, Mangifera caloneura, Hopea ferrea Laness, Hopea odorata, Tamalin, Burma Padauk, Irvingia malayana, Chukrasia velutina, Toona ciliata, Mesua ferrea, Burma Sal, also known as Burmese Sal, Hairy Keruing, Dipterocarpus alatus, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Evergreen Chinkapin, Jambolan Plum, Castanopsis diversifolia, Benzoin Siam, Pine de Benguet, Bambusa gracilis Textilis, Bambusa nutans Waterfall ndish Banana, Maiden Hair Fern, Ginger, and Galangal are all examples of Platycerium, Drynaria quercifolia, Dendrobium lindleyi, AlchemillaCaramea,, Cheilocostus speciosus, Tacca chantrieri, , Utricularia delphinioides, Torenia fournieri and Plains Blackfoot. The wild animals include Serows, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Bear, Common Palm Civet, Civet Sunda, Flying Lemur, Macaque, Pig-Tailed Macaque, Leopard, Panther, Dhole, Wild Hare, Pteromyini, Clouded Monitor, Siamese Big-headed Terrapin,snakes, wildfowl, Hornbill, Long-Tailed Minivet, White-Faced Jay, White-Capped Redstart, Blue-Winged Minla, and rare migratory birds such as Black-Throated Sunbird. There are also more than 200 types of insects, such Butterfly, Indian Meal Moth, Eupatorus gracilicornis Arrow, Orange Oakleaf, Paris Peacock, Golden Birdwing, and many more. |
How to get there by car :
- From Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province follow the Chiang Rai - Phayao to Ban Pu Kaeng Road for 56 kilometers. On the right side is the village and the Doi Luang National Park entrance, and after 9.5 kilometers,you will arrive at the Pu Kaeng Waterfall.
- Travel from Mueang District,Phayao Provincealong the Chiang Rai - Phayao Road to Ban Pu Kaeng, for 40 kilometers. On the left side there is the entrance to the village and Doi Luang National Park, and after 9.5 kilometers you will arrive at Pu Kaeng Waterfall.
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station No. Mo Wo 1 (Checkpoint Km.57th)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 2 (Pang Khao San)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 3 (Khao Khiao)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 4 (Mae Rewa)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 5 (Pang Sak)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 6 (Sap Ta Ming)
- Mae Wong National Park Ranger Station Mo Wo No. 7 (Khlong Suea Kham)
- Khun Nam Yen Watershed Management Station
- Doi Luang 101 (Set Mai)