Khun Nan National Park

Khun Nan National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนน่าน) is a protected area on the western side of the Luang Prabang Range in the Thailand-Laos border area, on the Thai side of the ridge. It is named after Khun Nan subdistrict (tambon) of Chaloem Phra Kiat District of Nan Province and includes parts located in Bo Kluea District. The park is located north of the Doi Phu Kha National Park and was established in 2009^[1] with an area of 153,982 rai ~ 249 square kilometres (96 sq mi).^[2]

LocationThailand

NearestcityNan

Coordinates19°10′59″N 101°10′39″E

Area249 km² (96 sq mi)

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Khun Nan National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนน่าน
IUCN category II (national park)
A stream inside the park
Location within Thailand
Location	Thailand
Nearest city	Nan
Coordinates	19°10′59″N 101°10′39″E
Area	249 km2 (96 sq mi)
Established	2009
Visitors	2,645 (in 2019)
Governing body	Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

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Khun Nan National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.^[3] Sapan Waterfall, located near the Lao border, is the most important waterfall in the park; Huai Ha waterfall runs throughout the year. Other waterfalls within the perimeter of the park are Huai Ti and Ban Den. 1,745 m high Doi Phi Pan Nam is the tallest peak within the park. The Wa River has its sources in the mountains of the park and flows through it.^[4]