Mae Hong Son Tourist Attraction :
Huai Nam Dang National Park
| Mae Hong Son is one the most beautiful Thai provinces that is located in the northern part of Thailand. Comprising of an area of 12, 681 square kilometers, this is the seventh largest province in the country and till date remains the most unexplored regions of Thailand. |
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Mae Hong Son contains numerous tourist attractions that are worth a visit. One such attraction is the Huai Nam Dang National Park.
Spread over an area of 1,247 square kilometers, Huai Nam Dang National Park is located at the border of Mae Taeng District of Chiang Mai and Pai District of Mae Hong Son.
The entire area is filled with attractive natural conditions and virgin forests that provide vital watersheds to the people living in the vicinity. The entire park is located on top of a hill ridge that belongs to the Chiang Dao Mountain Range. The highest peak is the Doi Chang that is situated 1,962 meters above sea level and is a source of various important streams and canals that flow into Pai, Ping and Taeng Rivers.
Climate inside the park is mainly temperate with temperatures not exceeding beyond 25°C. In fact, the most spectacular scenery that every visitor wants to view inside this park is the glorious rising of the sun from the back of mou ntains that are surrounded by an enthralling sea of mist. There are several vantage points inside the park that provide this unique experience to visitors. However, the most popular is the Doi Kew Lom. Other interesting locations inside the Huai Nam Dang National Park include the Tha Pai Hot Spring, Pong Dueat Hot Spring and the Pong Dueat Nature Study Trail.
The best time to visit this park is during the months of March and April when nature is in its full splendor. During this time only, orchids present in the park are in full bloom. Huai Nam Dang National Park is also known for its diverse habitats and glorious wildlife.
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