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Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park
Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2009, covering 118 km² (46 sq mi). It is the #115 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 118 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- UTP · 85 km
Nearest airports to Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park
- 1 UTP85 kmstraight line
- 2 TDX95 kmstraight line
- 3 BKK137 kmstraight line
More about Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park
Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 118 km² (11,796 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #115 largest national park in Thailand (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park
The closest airport is U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Trat Airport (TDX, 95 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park (84 km²), Khao Khitchakut National Park (59 km²), Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park (131 km²) and Namtok Phlio National Park (135 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.