Khun Nan National Park () is a
protected area
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on the western side of the
Luang Prabang Range in the
Thailand
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Laos
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border area, on the Thai side of the ridge. It is named after Khun Nan subdistrict (
tambon
''Tambon'' (, ) is a local governmental unit in Thailand. Below district (''amphoe'') and province ('' changwat''), they form the third administrative subdivision level. there were 7,255 tambons, not including the 180 ''khwaeng'' of Bangkok, whi ...
) 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 with an area of 153,982 rai ~ .
Khun Nan National Park is part of the
Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion
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.
Sapan Waterfall, located near the Lao border, is the most important waterfall in the park;
Huai Ha waterfall runs 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.
Khun Nan National Park - Trekthailand
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Location
See also
* Thai highlands
* List of national parks of Thailand
National parks in Thailand () are defined as areas that contain "natural resources of ecological importance or unique beauty, or flora and fauna of special importance". Thailand's protected areas included 156 national parks, 58 wildlife sanctua ...
* List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
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References
External links
Bangkok Post - Khun Nan National ParkKhun Nan National Park, Royal Forest Department
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National parks of Thailand
Protected areas established in 2009
Tourist attractions in Nan province
2009 establishments in Thailand
Luang Prabang Range