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Tanintharyi National Park
Tanintharyi National Park is a national park in Myanmar, established in 2005, covering 2,072 km² (800 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Myanmar's 10 national parks. Proposed national park in Tanintharyi, Myanmar.
- Area
- 2,072 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MGZ · 55 km
Nearest airports to Tanintharyi National Park
- 1 MGZ55 kmstraight line
- 2 HHQ96 kmstraight line
- 3 TVY183 kmstraight line
Hua Hin, ThailandMore about Tanintharyi National Park
Tanintharyi National Park is one of 10 national parks in Myanmar — proposed national park in Tanintharyi, Myanmar. It covers 2,072 km² (207,200 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Myanmar (17.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Tanintharyi National Park
The closest airport is Myeik Airport (MGZ), about 55 km away — around 1 h 12 min by car; alternatively Hua Hin Airport (HHQ, 96 km). Other national parks within reach include Kaeng Krachan National Park (2,915 km²), Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park (329 km²), Kui Buri National Park (969 km²) and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (98 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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