Doi Phu Kha National Park
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Doi Phu Kha National Park covers a part of 8 districts in Nan Province
, northern Thailand
and has rich natural resources. It is the origin of several rivers such as Nan River
, Pua River, Wa River
.
Bretschneidera sinensis
, Caryota gigas and Acer wilsonii are rare species of plant which can be found only in Thailand
. Conquering Phu Wae peak is a must-do activity. It takes 3 days and 2 nights. The scenery of the sea of mist and the mountain range is the reward for the trekkers who can reach the peak.
The park was established on June 17 1999. In 2009 the central area of 246 km² was regazetted.
Nan Province
Nan is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Uttaradit, Phrae and Phayao. To the north and east it borders Sainyabuli of Laos.-Geography:...
, northern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
and has rich natural resources. It is the origin of several rivers such as Nan River
Nan River
The Nan River is a river in Thailand. It is one of the most important tributaries of the Chao Phraya River.-Geography:The Nan River originates in Nan Province. The provinces along the river after Nan Province are Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Phichit. The Yom River joins the Nan River at Chum Saeng...
, Pua River, Wa River
Wa River
The Wa River is a river of Thailand and part of the Chao Phraya River basin. It joins the Nan River in Nan Province.-See also:*Tributaries of the Chao Phraya River...
.
Bretschneidera sinensis
Bretschneidera sinensis
Bretschneidera sinensis, the sole species in genus Bretschneidera, is a plant found in China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Sun, W. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007.*...
, Caryota gigas and Acer wilsonii are rare species of plant which can be found only in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. Conquering Phu Wae peak is a must-do activity. It takes 3 days and 2 nights. The scenery of the sea of mist and the mountain range is the reward for the trekkers who can reach the peak.
The park was established on June 17 1999. In 2009 the central area of 246 km² was regazetted.