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Op Luang National Park
Op Luang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1991, covering 553 km² (214 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 553 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CNX · 79 km
Nearest airports to Op Luang National Park
- 1Chiang Mai International AirportCNX79 kmstraight lineChiang Mai, Thailand
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- 2 LPT108 kmstraight line
- 3 HGN131 kmstraight line
More about Op Luang National Park
Op Luang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 553 km² (55,300 ha) — about 71% of the size of New York City, making it the #38 largest national park in Thailand (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Op Luang National Park
The closest airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), about 79 km away — around 1 h 43 min by car; alternatively Lampang Airport (LPT, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Mae Tho National Park, Doi Inthanon National Park (482 km²), Mae Wang National Park (119 km²) and Mae Wang National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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