Mae Ping National Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Mae Ping National Park

Mae Ping National Park is at the southern end of the Thanon Thong Chai Range, in Lamphun, Tak, and Chiang Mai Provinces in northern Thailand. Established in 1981, it is an IUCN Category II protected area measuring 1,003.75 square kilometres . The park's main features are the Ping River, Koh Luang Waterfall, and Thung Kik-Thung Nangu meadows.

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Bhumibol Dam

Bhumibol Dam

41.66km from Mae Ping National Park

Bhumibol Dam Also called Yanhee Dam is the first multipurpose dam in Thailand. It is the largest curved concrete dam in Thailand and Southeast Asia The reservoir can be considered as having the highest amount of capacity in Southeast Asia and is a breeding ground of freshwater animals.

Op Luang National Park

Op Luang National Park

79.67km from Mae Ping National Park

Op Luang National Park is a national park in Chiang Mai. It’s located in Jom Thong County, Hod County, and Mae-Jam County. The total area is about 553 square kilometers, quite enormous. The landscape mainly consists of high mountains, which are about 280-1,980 metres higher than the medium sea level. However, the most outstanding ones are Doi Pha Dam, Doi Liam, Doi Pui Luang, Doi Kam etc. Moreover, there is a water source called Mae-Jam Waterway.

Taksin Maharat National Park

Taksin Maharat National Park

90.8km from Mae Ping National Park

The Park was previously known as Krabak Yai national park. The park features several stunning attractions including the Thailand's largest tree, the park also features waterfalls, caves, and rock formations.

Wiang Kosai National Park

Wiang Kosai National Park

91.98km from Mae Ping National Park

Wiang Kosai is the first national park in Phrae province. It covers Phrae and Lampang provinces and is crossed over by Phee Pan Nam mountain range. The park covers an area of about 410 square kilometers. The park was declared a national park on 09 October 1981. The landscape of Prae is of high steep mountains covered with dry evergreen forest and mixed deciduous forests.

Lan Sang National Park

Lan Sang National Park

92km from Mae Ping National Park

Lan Sang National Park is located south of Tak province.It consists of various types of forest, such as rain forest, coniferous forest, hill evergreen forest, deciduous dipterocarp forest, and mixed deciduous forest, are found in different geographical areas.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

92.11km from Mae Ping National Park

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a Lanna-style Buddhist temple in Lampang in Lampang Province, Thailand. The temple is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Such relics are typically bones and ashes believed to be gathered after the Buddha's cremation. The relic is installed in the main chedi of the temple.

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Lamphun

Lamphun

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Lamphun is regarded as the smallest province of the northern region of Thailand. Lamphun is rich in its history and temples.

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