Doi Luang National Park : Attractions in Chiang Rai

Doi Luang National Park covers an area of 1,170 square kilometres in Amphoe Mae Suai, Amphoe Phan, Amphoe Wiang Pa Pan in Chiang Rai province, Amphoe Wang Nuea and Amphoe Ngao in Lampang province including Amphoe Mae Chai and Amphoe Mueang in Phayao province. It was declared as the 61st national park on 16 April 1990.

Geography
The mountainous areas lie down from northern to southern. The highest peak is “Dot Luang” with 1,694 metres above mean sea level. On the upper level part of the mountain, it is easy to find soil mixed with rocks and it is easy to find gravel mixed with sandstone and fertile black soil in deep valley.

Climate
Rainy season is from June to October. Winter is from November to January and summer is from February to May.

Flora and fauna
Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp and evergreen forest blankets the national park with various plants including Lagerstroemia lomentosa. L. speaosa. Hopea odor at a, Irvingia malayana. Toona dliata. Mesua ferrea. Shorea obtusa. Dipterocarpus tuberculatus and various kinds of bamboo. It is also home to animals such as Common Muntjak. Common Wild Boar, Palm Civet, Civet, Malayan Flying Lemur, Bear, Siamese Hare. Macaques, Tiger including different birds such as Vernal Hanging Parrot, Partridge, Richard’s Pipit, Sooty headed Bulbul and Blue-winged Pitta.

Attractions in Doi Luang National Park

Pu Kaeng Waterfall

Pu Kaeng Waterfall, originates from the limestone accumulation water It creates spectacular Stalagmite and stalactite including a number of caves. The beautiful Waterfall is located in Ban Pu Kaeng, Amphoe Phan, Chiang Rai and is full of water all year round.

Cham Pa Thong Waterfall

Cham Pa Thong Waterfall a beautiful and tall waterfall, offers clean water supply.

Pha Klet Nak Waterfall : It takes 4 kilometres on foot to reach there, beginning at Ban Tom. The waterfall generates spectacular view when sunshine reflecting its currents.

Wang Kaeo Waterfall

Wang Kaeo Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Doi Luang National Park. Originating from the limestone accumulation, the 102 level Waterfall offers spectacular scenery and is full water all year round.

Wang Thong Waterfall is near to Wang Kaeo Waterfall. It provides nice waterfall and recreational surroundings.

Nang Phaya Pang Din Fi Cave

Nang Phaya Pang Din Fi Cave offers the wonderful view of stalagmites and stalactites.

Doi Luang National Park Map