About Phu Pha Yon National Park
Phu Pha Yon National Park is a protected area on the Phu Phan mountain range spanning Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces in northeastern Thailand, with its headquarters in Tao Ngoi District, Sakon Nakhon. Established in 1988, it covers about 829 square kilometres of sandstone plateau, dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forest. The park is notable for dramatic cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, viewpoints and prehistoric rock paintings dating back around 3,000 years.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sandstone plateau landscape on the Phu Phan range with forested trails, dramatic cliffs and panoramic viewpoints such as Pha Nang Moen and Phu Pha Yon cliff. The park features dry dipterocarp forest, seasonal waterfalls and streams, the Huai Huad Reservoir area, and prehistoric rock paintings on sandstone shelters. Facilities are basic with a visitor centre, nature trails and designated camping areas. Exploration is on foot via marked trails and viewpoints.
Key highlights
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Phu Pha Yon cliff and Pha Nang Moen panoramic viewpoints over the Phu Phan range
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Prehistoric rock paintings on sandstone shelters estimated to be about 3,000 years old
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Seasonal forest waterfalls and streams best seen in rainy season
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Huai Huad Reservoir and forested plateau scenery
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