Mae Charim National Park
Mae Charim National Park | |
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อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location within Thailand | |
Location | Thailand |
Nearest city | Nan |
Coordinates | 18°36′N 100°58′E / 18.600°N 100.967°ECoordinates: 18°36′N 100°58′E / 18.600°N 100.967°E |
Area | 432 km² |
Established | 1961 |
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 in 1961. Mae Charim National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[3]
1,652 m high Doi Khun Lan is the highest peak within the park perimeter.[4] There are said to be yetis in the area.[5]
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