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Op Luang National Park: Dramatic River Canyon and Prehistoric Heritage in Chiang Mai Province
Explore protected landscape boundaries and natural terrain.
Op Luang National Park offers a unique glimpse into Thailand's protected areas, highlighted by its defining feature: the striking Op Luang Canyon. This national park in Chiang Mai Province preserves a dramatic mountain landscape carved by the Mae Chaem River, complemented by impressive waterfalls like Mae Tia and Mae Chon, and intriguing cave systems. The presence of ancient rock paintings adds a layer of prehistoric heritage, making it a significant site for geographic and cultural discovery within northern Thailand's conservation network.
- Area
- 553 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 36.3K annual