With the Mae Chaem River flowing through a deep gorge in the park, Ob Luang National Park Thailand in Chiang Mai, is also referred to by some as the Grand Canyon of Thailand. The Ob Luang National Park is located approximately 100 kilometers from Chiang Mai City. A great day trip destination arranged by many Chiang Mai hotels, while visiting the north of Thailand. It is Thailand's 68th national park, declared so in 1991 and covers approximately 630 square kilometers. A trail cutting through the park crosses the river via a foot bridge and passes an ancient burial ground, rock paintings more than 2500 years old and then offers an awesome sight of the valley below. The Ob Luang National Park attractions include waterfalls, caves, hot springs and historical sites. River rafting down the Ob Luang River is popular here. Alternatively you can also take a kayak during the drier season when the water level is lower and the current weaker. The Ob Luang National Park fauna and flora consists of the mixed forest, dry-evergreen forest and hill-evergreen.The topography is mountainous, with steep forested granite hills joining the higher Doi Inthanon mountains to the north-west. Ob Luang National Park animal wild life include Serow, Bear, Deer, Common wild pig, Common Barking deer, White-handed gibbon, Monkeys, Rabbits, Silver Carp, Idian or Bengal Monitor and 200 kinds of bird species. Bird species include White-Rumped Shama, Scarlet Minivet, Spotted Dove, Emerald Dove, Guineafowl, Coucal, Parrot, Crested Serpent Eagle, Green Peafowl and Siamese Fireback. A must see for any nature enthusiast visiting Thailand, staying in Chiang Mai accommodation. Back to Top |
