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...Chiang
Rai Info
Phan
District
 Doi
Luang National Park
Doi
Luang National Park is 65 kilometers south of Chiang Rai town and
covers an area of 1,170 square kilometers, and extends into areas
of Chaing Mai, Lampang and Phayao provinces. in Phan District. Apart
from hiking trails, the forested park features a few waterfalls
of which the largest is Pu Kaeng Waterfall. This impressive fall
has nine leaps and flows all year round. To reach Pu Kaeng Waterfall
drive along the Chiang Rai-Phayao route for 58 kilometers to arrive
at Ban Pu Kaeng. At kilometer 77, take a right turn and proceed
on for another 9 kilometers. It is a large waterfall amid virgin
jungle with water cascading down limestone brooks. Camping areas
and jungle trekking services are available.
The construction
started in 1998 and is expected to be completed in 2008. In addition,
there is a gallery nearby exhibiting his paintings. To get there
from the city of Chiang Rai, drive north along Asia Highway.
District
: Amphoe
Mueang Chiang Rai | Mae
Chan | Chiang
Khong | Chiang
Saen
Mae Fah Luang |
Mae Sai | Phan
| Thoeng |
Wiang Chiang Rung
| Wiang Kaen
| Wiang Pa Pao
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