Amphoe Phan
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 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.
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