Myanmar · national park
Loimwe National Park
Loimwe National Park is a national park in Myanmar, established in 1996. Protected area in Myanmar.
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KET · 34 km
Nearest airports to Loimwe National Park
- 1 KET34 kmstraight line
- 2 THL78 kmstraight line
- 3 BOR99 kmstraight line
Ton Phueng, LaosMore about Loimwe National Park
Loimwe National Park is one of 10 national parks in Myanmar — protected area in Myanmar.
History and protection
The park was established in 1996, 30 years ago — the first national parks in Myanmar date back to 1893. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Loimwe National Park
The closest airport is Kengtung Airport (KET), about 34 km away — around 44 minutes by car; alternatively Tachileik Airport (THL, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Lam Nam Kok National Park (733 km²), Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park (524 km²), Doi Wiang Pha National Park (343 km²) and Phu Sang National Park (285 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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