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Doi Luang National Park
Doi Luang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1990, covering 1,170 km² (452 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 1,170 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CEI · 57 km
Nearest airports to Doi Luang National Park
- 1 CEI57 kmstraight line
- 2 BOR106 kmstraight line
- 3Chiang Mai International AirportCNX113 kmstraight lineChiang Mai, Thailand
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Doi Luang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 1,170 km² (117,000 ha) — about 74% of the size of London, making it the #13 largest national park in Thailand (1.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 years ago — the first national parks in Thailand date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Doi Luang National Park
The closest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Bokeo International Airport (BOR, 106 km). Other national parks within reach include Mae Puem National Park (356 km²), Khun Chae National Park (270 km²), Lam Nam Kok National Park (733 km²) and Doi Wiang Pha National Park (343 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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