Khun Khan National Park


Khun Khan National Park is a national park in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province. This mountainous park is home to forests, waterfalls and cliff-top viewpoints.

Geography

Khun Khan National Park is located about west of the city of Chiang Mai in the Samoeng and Mae Chaem districts of Chiang Mai Province. The park's area is about. The park is located in the Thanon Thong Chai mountain range. Elevations range from to the park's highest point: Doi Pung Kia at.

Attractions

The park features two significant waterfalls, both year-round: the 7-step Huai Mae Na Poe waterfall and the 2-step Huai Tat waterfall. One of Huai Tat's sections is high. Pha Sam Na viewpoint is a three-sided cliff situated at an elevation of.

Flora and fauna

The park features numerous forest types including virgin forest at elevations above. Tree species include three-needled pine, Pinus merkusii, Malacca tree, Mammea siamensis, Malabar ironwood, Baccaurea ramiflora, Calotropis gigantea, Shorea siamensis, Dipterocarpus intricatus, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Dioscorea alata, Xylia xylocarpa and Gmelina arborea.
The park serves as a sanctuary for animal species including tiger, wild boar, barking deer, goral, porcupine, pangolin, masked palm civet and mongoose. Bird life includes red junglefowl and great hornbill.