Doi Suthep-Pui National Park

The National Park Doi Suthep - Pui ( Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติ ดอย สุ เทพ - ปุย ) is a national park in the province of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.

  • 4.1 Plant Species
  • 4.2 species

History

Doi Suthep - Pui was formerly known as Doi Oi Chang and was renamed later after living there a hermit. The Royal Forest Department was in 1973 that the area of Doi Suthep should be designated as a national park, but which included only the healthy forests in the national park and the residential areas should remain spared.

In 1981 the National Park Doi Suthep - Pui National Park was established as 24 of the country with an area of ​​161.06 square kilometers, the following year, once again came to 100 square kilometers.

Location and topography

Location

The National Park Doi Suthep - Pui is located in the mountains of Doi Suthep ( 1676 meters high), Doi Pui (1685 meters high) and Doi Buakha, about 15 kilometers west of Chiang Mai in the districts ( Amphoe ) Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Hang Dong the province of Chiang Mai. The total area of the park is 261.06 square kilometers.

Topography

The National Park is located in the south-eastern foothills of the Himalayas. The three highest peaks are Doi Suthep, Doi Doi Pui and the Buakha, this is the highest point in the national park with 1,685 meters.

Climate

Because of the altitude of the national park, the climate is pleasantly cool, even in the hot season from February to May Then, the temperature can drop down to 6 ° C. The average annual temperature is 16 ° C.

Fauna and Flora

Plant species

Under the 1,000 -meter altitude to deciduous forests are spreading, stands above the evergreen forest. In the driest areas thrive dipterocarp forests and rivers flourishes mixed forest. Typical species include plants and to book magnolia family.

Species

  • In smaller mammals such as the muntjac, the Civet and a wild boar, and several species of squirrels, porcupines and monkeys can be found.
  • In amphibians, the Mandarin salamander ( Tylototriton shanjing ), who lives only three other places in the country, particularly mentioned.
  • More than 300 bird species are found here: Residents of the evergreen rainforest: Weißkopftimalie ( Gampsorhynchus rufulus ) Rotschnabelsäbler ( Pomatorhinus ochraceiceps ), the Dama throttle ( Zoothera citrina ) and Rostbauchpitta ( Pitta oatesi ).
  • More rare rainforest inhabitants: Purpurschnäpperdrossel ( Cochoa purpurea), Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon ( Treron sphenurus ), white-bellied Erdtimalie ( Pellorneum albiventre ).
  • Winter visitors include: Bülbülamsel (Turdus boulboul ) Fichtenschnäpper ( Ficedula hodgsonii ) Brauenschnäpper ( Ficedula superciliaris ), kinglet - warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus ) and Tristram - bunting ( Emberiza tristrami ).
  • Birds of Prey: Crested Honey Buzzard (Pernis Ptilorhynchus ), Malay Eagle ( Ictinaetus malayensis ) and Maleienbaumfalke (Falco severus ).

Attractions

  • Main attraction is the standing on the mountain Doi Suthep Wat Phra That famous temple Doi Suthep.
  • The Phu Phing Palace ( Thai: ตำหนัก ภู พิงค์ ราช นิเวศน์ ) on Doi Buakha is a winter residence of the royal family.
  • The Khru Ba Si Wichai Monument ( Thai: อนุสาวรีย์ ครูบา ศรี วิชัย ) is located near the Huai Kaeo waterfall. It is reminiscent of the Buddhist monk Khru Ba Si Wichai, under whose leadership volunteers in 1934, the first road to Wat Doi Suthep built.

There are also numerous natural beauties:

  • Mae Sa Waterfall ( น้ำตก แม่ สา - Namtok Mae Sa )
  • Huai Kaeo Waterfall (also written Huay Kaew, น้ำตก ห้วย แก้ว - Namtok Huay Kaeo )
  • Mont Hathan Waterfall ( น้ำตก มณฑา ธาร - Namtok Mont Hathan )
  • Mok Fa Waterfall ( น้ำตก หมอก ฟ้า - Namtok Mok Fa)
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