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Mae Charim National Park

Coordinates: 18°36′N 100°58′E / 18.600°N 100.967°E / 18.600; 100.967
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Mae Charim National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม
Map showing the location of Mae Charim National Park
Map showing the location of Mae Charim National Park
Location within Thailand
LocationThailand
Nearest cityNan
Coordinates18°36′N 100°58′E / 18.600°N 100.967°E / 18.600; 100.967
Area432 km2 (167 sq mi)
Established2007
Visitors10,086 (in 2019)
Governing bodyDepartment of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

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]

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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References

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  1. ^ TH010 Mae Jarim
  2. ^ "Nan Province & Nam Wa River - Sop Mang Village to Mae Charim National Park". Archived from the original on 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  3. ^ "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 106{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  4. ^ Luang Prabang montane rain forests
  5. ^ Mae Charim National Park - Bangkok Post
  6. ^ The yetis of Northern Thailand
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