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Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1984, covering 307 km² (119 sq mi). It is the #78 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 307 km²
- Established
- 1984
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PHY · 37 km
Nearest airports to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
- 1 PHY37 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS84 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE89 kmstraight line
More about Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 307 km² (30,700 ha) — about 2.9 times the size of Paris, making it the #78 largest national park in Thailand (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1984, 42 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 Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
The closest airport is Phetchabun Airport (PHY), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 84 km). Other national parks within reach include Thung Salaeng Luang National Park (1,262 km²), Namtok Chat Trakan National Park (235 km²), Khao Kho National Park (483 km²) and Khwae Noi National Park (198 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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