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Salawin National Park
Salawin National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1994, covering 721 km² (278 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 721 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HGN · 137 km
Nearest airports to Salawin National Park
- 1 HGN137 kmstraight line
- 2Chiang Mai International AirportCNX148 kmstraight lineChiang Mai, Thailand
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- 3 MAQ176 kmstraight line
More about Salawin National Park
Salawin National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 721 km² (72,100 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #28 largest national park in Thailand (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 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 Salawin National Park
The closest airport is Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN), about 137 km away — around 2 h 58 min by car; alternatively Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, 148 km). Other national parks within reach include Mae Ngao National Park, Mae Tho National Park, Mae Moei National Park (197 km²) and Op Luang National Park (553 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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