About Huai Nam Dang National Park
Huai Nam Dang National Park is a mountainous protected area straddling Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son provinces in northern Thailand, with its main viewpoint area in Pai District. Established in 1995, it covers about 1,252 square kilometers of highland evergreen, pine and mixed forests. The park is noted for the Doi Kiew Lom sea-of-mist viewpoint, natural hot springs, cool climate and extensive camping and nature recreation opportunities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a high-mountain national park centered on the Doi Kiew Lom viewpoint (1,615m) famous for sunrise sea-of-mist over forested valleys. The landscape includes dense pine and evergreen forest, mountain ridges, and natural hot springs such as Pong Dueat and Tha Pai. Facilities include viewpoint pavilions, campsites, park bungalows, visitor centre and nature trails. Activities focus on sunrise viewing, photography, camping, short trekking and hot-spring bathing.
Key highlights
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Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint (1,615m) - sunrise sea-of-mist viewpoint overlooking Pai and Chiang Mai valleys
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Pong Dueat Hot Spring - natural geyser-type hot spring within the park
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Tha Pai Hot Spring - riverside hot springs near Pai
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Cool mountain climate and pine forest camping and stargazing areas
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Nature trails and birdwatching in highland evergreen forest
History of Huai Nam Dang National Park
Established on 14 August 1995 as Thailand's 81st national park, covering 1,252.12 sq km across Mae Taeng and Wiang Haeng districts of Chiang Mai and Pai and Mueang districts of Mae Hong Son. The park was created to protect highland watershed forests and pine-evergreen ecosystems of the Thanon Thong Chai Range.
Culture & Context
The park area includes highland communities such as Karen, Lahu and Lisu villages with traditional agriculture and cultural practices; the park is valued locally for watershed protection and nature-based recreation.
Route
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