About Doi Pha Klong National Park
Doi Pha Klong National Park is a protected area in Long District, Phrae Province, northern Thailand, covering about 189 square kilometres of the Phi Pan Nam Range. Established in 2007, it is known for distinctive limestone cliffs, eroded rock formations such as Pha Cho and Pha Klong, caves, and mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest. The park offers viewpoints, nature trails and geological features that illustrate northern Thailand's karst landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain park with dramatic limestone cliffs and eroded rock pillars, several caves including Tham Cho Pha Kaeo, viewpoints over the Yom River valley, and nature trails through mixed deciduous forest. Facilities are centered at the park headquarters with a visitor centre, campsite and trailheads. Activities focus on sightseeing, short hikes, caving and photography of geological formations.
Key highlights
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Pha Cho - eroded earth pillars and cliff formation
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Pha Klong - distinctive limestone cliff and viewpoint
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Tham Cho Pha Kaeo and other limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites
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Viewpoints over Long District and the Phi Pan Nam Range
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Mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest with seasonal wildflowers
History of Doi Pha Klong National Park
Declared as Thailand's 83rd national park on 10 July 2007, protecting approximately 189 sq km of the Phi Pan Nam Range to conserve watershed forest, limestone karst and wildlife habitats in Phrae Province
Route
| By air | Fly to Phrae Airport (PRH) or Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), then continue by road to Long District |
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| By train |