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National parks in the North
Khun Nan National Park
Khun Nan national park covering 248 square kilometres is located in Bo Klua district of Nan province, close to Laos.
The park comprises of rugged mountain ranges covering the whole park area. The main ranges are Phu Fah,
Nam Wa Noi, Nam Wa Klang, and Pi Pan Nam which are the important head waters of many river streams.
Wa river (Mae Nam Wa) originates in the water sources of these mountains, and flow through the park to the lowland.
Due to its high elevations and rugged mountain ranges with healthy forest cover the average temperature is
around 10º C in cold season (October to January) and 28º C in the summer time (February to April).
The parks is not yet very popular among tourists, and thus it still keeps its natural beauty in a good shape.
There are waterfalls, rapids, view points to explore carefully.
Camping is possible, but tourists have to bring their own equipment.
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