Khun Nan National Park

Khun Nan National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนน่าน) is a protected area in the western side of the Luang Prabang Range in the Thai/Lao border area, on the Thai side of the ridge. It is named after Khun Nan subdistrict (tambon) of Chaloem Phra Kiat District of Nan Province and includes parts located in Bo Kluea District. The park is located north of the Doi Phu Kha National Park and was established in 2009[1] with an area of 153,982 rai ~ 249 square kilometres (96 sq mi).[2]

Khun Nan National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนน่าน
A stream inside the park
Map showing the location of Khun Nan National Park
Map showing the location of Khun Nan National Park
Location within Thailand
LocationThailand
Nearest cityNan
Coordinates19°10′59″N 101°10′39″E
Area249 km2 (96 sq mi)
Established2009
Visitors2,645 (in 2019)
Governing bodyDepartment of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Khun Nan National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[3] Sapan Waterfall, located near the Lao border, is the most important waterfall in the park; Huai Ha waterfall has water throughout the year. Other waterfalls within the perimeter of the park are Huai Ti and Ban Den. 1,745 m high Doi Phi Pan Nam is the tallest peak within the park. The Wa River has its sources in the mountains of the park and flows through it.[4]

See also

References
  1. Khun Nan National Park - Tourism Thailand
  2. "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 111{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. Luang Prabang montane rain forests
  4. Khun Nan National Park - Trekthailand
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