About Doi Chong National Park
Doi Chong National Park is a protected mountainous park spanning Li District in Lamphun Province and adjacent areas of Lampang and Tak provinces in northern Thailand. Established in 2007, it covers approximately 336 square kilometers of forested mountains, limestone peaks and watersheds. Notable for its rugged Doi Chong summit, seasonal waterfalls, caves and diverse flora and fauna, it offers a relatively undeveloped nature experience for hiking and camping.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain landscape with rugged limestone hills, mixed deciduous and dry dipterocarp forest, viewpoints and seasonal waterfalls. Facilities are basic, centered at the park headquarters and campsite. Trails lead through forest to viewpoints, caves and streams. Wildlife and birdwatching opportunities exist, but sightings are not guaranteed. The park is quiet and less developed than major northern parks, suitable for nature study, hiking and camping.
Key highlights
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Doi Chong peak - the park's namesake limestone mountain and viewpoint
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Seasonal forest waterfalls and streams during rainy and cool seasons
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Limestone caves and karst formations
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Mixed deciduous and dry dipterocarp forests with diverse flora
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation in a quiet, undeveloped park
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Camping and nature trails near the park headquarters
History of Doi Chong National Park
Declared as Thailand's 130th national park in 2007, covering approximately 336 square kilometers (about 210,000 rai) across Lamphun, Lampang and Tak provinces to protect watershed forests and limestone mountain ecosystems of the Phi Pan Nam Range.
Route
| By air | Fly to Lampang Airport or Chiang Mai International Airport, then continue by road to Li District. |
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| By train |