Showing posts with label Chiang Rai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chiang Rai. Show all posts

Friday, January 10, 2014

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

Information .
Doi Pha Hom Pok . Open up to Doi Pha Hom Pok . Fun before 15.30 must be used only Big ups truck , van , bus or car up a hill because of the gravel . If no contact Fun car to 1,800 / 8 ( overnight) at the visitor center here. And do not build a fire on the lawn . We have a charcoal grill rental. Housing is only for the hot springs , Fang . ( Park office ) only ! Doi Pha Hom Pok , only camping ground. For the Doi Pha Hom Pok . ( Fang hot spring ) bath available - Massage Thailand baked minerals and healthy every day. Open from 07.30 am -19.00 pm
 Topography .
Most of the terrain is mountainous Doi Blues complexes . Stretches in the north - south . As part of the Lao mountain range . With altitude ranging from 400 to 2,285 me
ters above sea level. Grandfather Mountain is a mountain thousands pointed Doi Doi and Blues . The same height as two of the country is the origin of the creek several important lines such as Huai Chai Huay Mae Young Mae Geum Luang Mae Hang Mae sources north and west border with Myanmar . South border with Dao National Park . In Tambon Nong Bua . Chai Prakan district . Chiang Mai. To the east area of ​​the fifth district of the Fang is Wiang District, Pong Nam Ron district Swee Pin Mae Son Mae Ngon the 4th district of Mae Ai District is a district Malika Tambon Mae Ai Mae Young Tha now and the 2nd district, Chai Prakan . Tam Nong district and the district is .
 Climate.
The climate in general. The average temperature throughout the year is about 25.4 degrees Celsius maximum temperature is about 39.1 degrees Celsius in April and the wettest months from May to September . The average rainfall for the year is 1,183.5 mm during the cold weather months from November to February . Average temperature of 14-19 degrees Celsius minimum temperature peaked in the winter average around 2 ° C. During summer the average temperature is about 14 degrees Celsius.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Reed River National Park

Reed River National Park. 
Located in Muang District, Mae Suai district and district to Laos. Chiang Rai. It includes three of the area, including Khun Korn Waterfall Forest Park. Huai Kaeo Arboretum - Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring. And Forest Park King Pong. River Park area of ​​approximately 458,110 acres, or 732.98 square kilometers it. Covering four districts of Chiang Rai province, including parish wild strain T. Mae Mae Chan Tha Best Parish Nang Lae Mae Long Huay Chompoo T. Doi Hang sub Bandu Mae Kon Muang district Wawee district, Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district. Skip to spread th Bulge Hamada fog glass Mae Lao district boundary line north take Highway Chan - Ai. Tambon Pa Tung, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province. South down the highway Rai - Mae Suai. Pong and Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district of Chiang Rai full gear. Eastern border with Tambon Mae Tha district of Mae Chan district Nang Lae and Mae Doi Hang, Pong Kon Muang Phrae, Chiang Rai, Mae Lao district. West down the Mae Huay Chompoo Muang and Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district of Chiang Rai Wawee.
Khun Kon Forest Park area. Huai Kaeo Arboretum - Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring. And Forest Park King Pong. Chiang Rai. It is located in the National Forest and close to the border with the state of nature, but rather the management of such areas to meet law. It is a major attraction to the area and have sufficient capacity to accommodate the growth of the community. And tourist arrivals in Chiang Rai province. Which is an important tourist outpost of the North.
Topography.
River reeds landscape of the park. There is a steep hill on a narrow plateau. Small patches of the valley. Northern and southern areas of the lower slopes of the high central plains of the basin, interspersed with knee pads. With elevation ranging from 500 to 1720 meters above sea level. The Doi Chang, the highest mountain. It has a height of about 1720 meters above sea level. Mountains also include the Doi Doi Doi Chang, Doi Pha Mu well as on the Mae Kok River, a major river flowing through the upper north central plains region. The water began to flow through the country from Burma to Mae Ai district, Chiang Rai, Tha now. From west to east. The total distance from Thaton district, about 85 kilometers to the park as well as many other areas in the river from its headwaters in the mountains. In areas such as Huai Huai Mae Mon Huai Mae Kon great grandmother Rosa and Huai Huai Huai Phu's mother left me and creek access. The streams. These rivers flow together and flows well with the Lao and Nam Mae Kok, which is the main water line to the destination.
Climate.
Chiang Rai province is located in the monsoon. Influenced by the southwest monsoon in the rainy season. The northeast monsoon in winter is divided into three distinct summer season from March - May. The average temperature is about 38 degrees Celsius, the rainy season begins from June - October. Rainfall from year 2534 - 2543 average of 1629 mm per year. And winter from November to February. December is the month with the lowest average temperature is about 5 degrees Celsius, the foggy winter Fun.
Plants and wildlife.
River reeds in the park. Plant communities can be classified into four types.

  • Evergreen forest is found at an altitude of 800 meters above the sea at Doi Chang. Khun Kon Forest Park. Trees and ground flora, including the bone atherosclerosis, the chain formed spindle formation catechu Pyaamg finishing wood Makhampom Dong on gold Champi Pa Miang, Doi white roses are red than red roll down cork Slipper Kmlagchgagsar Stone Roses mail address was dick white fern states. million.
  • Forest covered an area as possible. In height from 50 to 800 meters above sea level. Trees and ground flora include a source anchor Thailand Krapigekacwai Rkฟga Tabak blood croton Kha Luang wild olive shoot, bamboo plantation, bamboo, bamboo canes, bamboo, clay Cruz correspondents turmeric, etc.
  • Deciduous forests are found scattered in the area since the altitude of the water 400 to 600 feet above ground vegetation and crops, including deciduous antimony Hiang harrowing strafing Makhampom Peggy Jo bamboo, etc.
  • Found in dry evergreen forest at an elevation of 300-600 meters above sea level. In the valleys and along the creek. And ground flora species including red rubber Krabak Showcase stone chancel matches Ecieimcanag Caแln Kraeba Keaihnam Kradokceag bitter apple wood cane with red Cobra swept black dong fern, banana leaves, bamboo, grass, soil CPB Pak Bia and jungle vines still a sample.

    Learn more. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Khun Chae National Park


Khun Chae National Park. 
Is known by the name of Khun Jae Waterfall. Located just north of Chiang Mai. It takes about one hour from Chiang Mai highway - Chiang Rai Khun Chae National Park. Founded in 2538 is a major water source of the area to 270 square kilometers. Within the National Park. There are many natural resources such as forests, wildlife, waterfalls and spectacular views. The National Highway No. 118 (Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai), cut through the middle of the area. The area is divided into two parts.

Topography

Khun Chae National Park terrain is mountainous and hilly plains switch. Igneous and sedimentary rocks composed of two types. Area is mostly granite rocks which are common along the northern part of Thailand. Caused by the melting of granite. Of the rock under the Earth's surface and flows out until the pressure cracks on the surface of the earth. And cool down slowly and appeared on the Earth's surface by erosion processes. Granite will look like salt crystals reflect light. And large black pepper. The color is white, like salt, is the mineral quartz France and reflections spa that is black is mica granite one was found in a national park called basalt at (basaltic) as a result of volcanic lava cool. down quickly. A gray stone with fine texture. These volcanic rocks are found in the eastern part of the park, sandstone and sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of sediments Chelsea in the long time. The sandstone layer is found in Khun Chae National Park. A small gray sand layer deposition. Rock of Cashel, the color is soft and easy to break. The highest point is the summit of Doi Lanka Luang has an elevation of 2031 meters above sea level. Upper reaches of the river is Laos, where it flows into the river. The terrain of the national park. Most of the abyss. Caused by the action of water erosion. Cause many falls. Rainfall is very high rate of soil erosion. This feature makes the depths.
                                                 Climate
Khun Chae National Park in the dry season. During the months from November to July. A temperature of about 2-29 ° C. The rainy season starts from July to February with average rainfall 60 mm / month. A temperature of about 19-29 degrees Celsius during the summer season from March to June. (During the fire), the temperature is between 22-23 degrees Celsius.

Plants and wildlife

Khun Chae National plants that change with the altitude of 300-800 meters in the area of ​​bamboo forest and mixed deciduous forest at an elevation of 800-1000 meters and forest. Height between 1000-1500 meters, is evergreen and pine forests. The forest above 1,500 meters above the rainforest area blasts. Covered with dense green trees, rubber trees, a wood species that is predominantly plant floor, including bananas, wild ferns, moss and grass by male water.

Wildlife found in Khun Chae National Park. Can be seen differently according to habitat, and the valley between the rivers and forests, moist areas with lush vegetation. Which saw many wild animals, including wild boar, musk deer, porcupines, squirrels, many species. All live trees on forest and land animals, bats, rabbits are expected to be found in national parks, such as bears, lynx, chamois loris Gibbons common birds like Drongo Gray Falcon Falcon City Southern latitudes. Birds, insects, birds, green head, gray bird Barbets Kgantag blue grouse wings like reptiles. Green pit viper Cobra chameleon and iguana lizard etc.

Learn more. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.