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Si Lanna National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีลานนา) is a national park in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Home to waterfalls, caves and springs, this mountainous park is the source of numerous tributaries of the Ping River.[2]

NearestcityChiang Mai
Coordinates19°16′56″N 99°5′28″E
Area1,405 km2 (542 sq mi)
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Si Lanna National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีลานนา
Si Lanna National Park is located in Thailand
Si Lanna National Park
Location within Thailand
LocationChiang Mai Province, Thailand
Nearest cityChiang Mai
Coordinates19°16′56″N 99°5′28″E
Area1,405 km2 (542 sq mi)
EstablishedAugust 1989
Visitors89,382 (in 2024)[1]
Governing bodyDepartment of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
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Geography

Si Lanna National Park is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Chiang Mai in Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao and Phrao districts. The park's area is 878,557 rai ~ 1,405 square kilometres (542 sq mi).[3] The highest point is Doi Chom Hot peak at 1,718 metres (5,636 ft). The 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Reservoir lies within the park.[4][5]: 101 

History

On 1 August 1989, Si Lanna was designated Thailand's 60th National Park.[2] This national park is home to hill tribes including Karen and Lahu.[5]: 102 

Attractions

Mon Hin Lai Waterfall is a nine-tiered waterfall located in the Mae Ngat Forest. Other waterfalls include Huai Mae Rangong and Huai Pa Phlu.[6] The Nong Pha cave system features stalactites and stalagmites.[4]

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