About Doi Phu Nang National Park
Doi Phu Nang National Park is a protected forest area in Dok Khamtai District, Phayao Province, northern Thailand. Established in 2012 as Thailand's 127th national park, it covers about 512 square kilometers across Dok Khamtai, Pong and Chiang Muan districts. The park is notable for its mountainous terrain, watershed forests of the Yom River, waterfalls such as Than Sawan, caves, viewpoints and diverse flora and fauna, offering nature-based tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a mountainous forested park with mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, limestone caves, waterfalls and viewpoints. The park headquarters provides visitor information, with trails leading to Than Sawan Waterfall, Doi Phu Nang peak viewpoint, Tham Phaya Chup cave and the source of the Yom River. Facilities include camping grounds and basic accommodation. Activities are nature-focused with hiking, birdwatching and photography in a quiet, natural environment.
Key highlights
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Than Sawan Waterfall - multi-tiered waterfall within the park
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Doi Phu Nang peak and viewpoints overlooking Phayao mountains
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Source of the Yom River watershed forest
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Tham Phaya Chup and other limestone cave systems
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Diverse flora and fauna including mixed deciduous forest and birdlife
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Camping and nature study trails
History of Doi Phu Nang National Park
Established on 13 June 2012 as Thailand's 127th national park, covering approximately 512 sq km (321,860 rai) across Dok Khamtai, Pong and Chiang Muan districts of Phayao Province. The area was designated to protect the watershed forests of the Yom River and its important forest ecosystems.
Culture & Context
The park protects the headwaters of the Yom River, an important watershed for northern Thailand, and is surrounded by local communities whose livelihoods are linked to the forest. The area is used for nature education and conservation awareness.
Route
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