Si Lanna National Park

Si Lanna National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีลานนา
IUCN category II (national park)
Park location in Thailand
Location	Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Chiang Mai
Coordinates	19°16′56″N 99°5′28″E / 19.28222°N 99.09111°E / 19.28222; 99.09111Coordinates: 19°16′56″N 99°5′28″E / 19.28222°N 99.09111°E / 19.28222; 99.09111
Area	1,406 km² (543 sq mi)
Established	August 1989
Governing body	Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Si Lanna National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีลานนา) is a national park in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Home to waterfalls, caves and springs, this mountainous park is the source of numerous tributaries of the Ping River.^[1]

Geography

Si Lanna National Park is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Chiang Mai in Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao and Phrao districts. The park's area is 1,406 square kilometres (543 sq mi). The highest point is Doi Chom Hot peak at 1,718 metres (5,636 ft). The 20 km² (7.7 sq mi) Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Reservoir lies within the park.^[1]

History

On 1 August 1989, Si Lanna was designated Thailand's 60th National Park.^[1]

Attractions

Mon Hin Lai Waterfall is a nine-tiered waterfall 104 metres (341 ft) in height, located in the Mae Ngat Forest. Jedsi ("rainbow") Spring is a cold water spring where dissolved calcium gives the waters a rainbow effect in sunlight. The spring's waters run on to become the three-tier Boutong waterfall. Other waterfalls include Huai Nang Lae, Huai Mae Rangong and Huai Pa Phlu. The Nong Pha cave system features stalactites and stalagmites.^[1]^[2]

Flora and fauna

The park's rugged terrain features numerous forest types: mixed deciduous, moist evergreen, hill evergreen and dipterocarp. Tree species include Anisoptera costata (krabak), teak, Toona ciliata, Hopea odorata, Xylia kerrii, Shorea obtusa and Shorea siamensis.^[1]

Animal species include tiger, serow, barking deer and wild boar.^[1]

References

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1 2 3 4 5 6 "Si Lanna National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
↑ "Si Lanna National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand. Retrieved 4 July 2013.

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

National parks	Budo-Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep-Pui Erawan Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Chet Khwae Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Kui Buri Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wong Mae Yom Mukdahan Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang-nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Rom Yen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Wiang Kosai

Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

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