Doi Luang National Park is 65 kilometers south of
Chiang Rai town and covers an area of 1,170 square kilometers in Phan
District. Apart from hiking trails, the forested park features a few
waterfalls of which the largest is Pu Kaeng Waterfall. This impressive
fall has nine leaps and flows all year round. To reach Pu Kaeng
Waterfall drive along the Chiang Rai-Phayao route for 58 kilometers to
arrive at Ban Pu Kaeng. At kilometer 77, take a right turn and proceed
on for another 9 kilometers. It is a large waterfall amid virgin jungle
with water cascading down limestone brooks. Camping areas and jungle
trekking services are available.
The construction started in 1998 and is expected to be completed in
2008. In addition, there is a gallery nearby exhibiting his paintings.
To get there from the city of Chiang Rai, drive north along Asia
Highway.
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