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Mae Charim National Park

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Mae Charim National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม), also known as Mae Jarim,[1] is a protected area in the Luang Prabang Range, Nan Province, Northern Thailand. The Wa River, a popular river for white water rafting between July and December, flows through the park area.[2] The park was established on 6 July 2007 with an area of 270,000 rai ~ 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi).[3] Mae Charim National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[4]

LocationThailand
NearestcityNan
Coordinates18°36′N 100°58′E
Area432 km2 (167 sq mi)
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Mae Charim National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม
Mae Charim National Park is located in Thailand
Mae Charim National Park
Location within Thailand
LocationThailand
Nearest cityNan
Coordinates18°36′N 100°58′E
Area432 km2 (167 sq mi)
Established2007
Visitors10,086 (in 2019)
Governing bodyDepartment of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
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1,652 m high Doi Khun Lan is the highest peak within the park perimeter.[5] There are said to be yetis in the area.[6]

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