Sai Thong National Park
| Sai Thong National Park | |
|---|---|
| อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรทอง | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Park location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Chaiyaphum |
| Coordinates | 15°52′17″N 101°30′54″E / 15.87139°N 101.51500°ECoordinates: 15°52′17″N 101°30′54″E / 15.87139°N 101.51500°E |
| Area | 319 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Established | 30 December 1992[1] |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Sai Thong National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรทอง) is a national park in Thailand's Chaiyaphum Province. This mountainous park features waterfalls, scenic viewpoints and a seasonal flower field.[2]
Geography
Sai Thong National Park is located about 70 kilometres (40 mi) west of Chaiyaphum town in the Nong Bua Rawe, Thep Sathit, Phakdi Chumphon and Nong Bua Daeng districts of Chaiyaphum Province. The park's area is 319 square kilometres (120 sq mi). The park is located in the Phang Hoei mountain range and the park's highest point is Khao Phang Hoei at 1,008 metres (3,307 ft).[2] Numerous tributaries of the Chi River have their source within the park's boundaries.[1]
Attractions
The park namesake Sai Thong waterfall is 80 metres (260 ft) wide and 5 metres (16 ft) high, and is at peak flow during the rainy season. A large pool upstream feeds the falls and provides a swimming area. Chuan Chom waterfall, 2 kilometres (1 mi) upstream of Sai Thong waterfall, is larger at 80 metres (260 ft) wide and 20 metres (70 ft) high.[2]
Pha Hum Huet is a frequently photographed viewpoint in the park, providing cliff-edge views over the surrounding landscape. The Bua Sawan flower field covers the western ridge of Khao Phang Hoei peak and, from June to August each year, is home to Siam tulips in full bloom. A similar Siam tulip field is also found at nearby Pa Hin Ngam National Park.[2]
Flora
The park's forest types consist of mixed deciduous, dipterocarp and dry evergreen forest.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sai Thong National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sutthipibul, Vasa; Ampholchantana, Chantanaporn; Dulkull Kapelle, Peeranuch; Charoensiri, Vatid; Lukanawarakul, Ratana, eds. (2006). "Sai Thong National Park". National Parks in Thailand. (free online from the publisher). Department of National Parks (Thailand). pp. 142–143. ISBN 974-286-087-4. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
External links
- Concise Sai Thong National Park information from the Tourism Authority of Thailand