Mae Ping National Park

城市概覽

History Mae Ping National Park became Thailand's 32nd national park in 1981 as part of the Tourism Board of Lamphun to establish a national park in the region to boost tourism. The national park was initially named Mae Hat-Mae Ko National Park, which was the forest reserve areas that it encompasses, but it was later changed to Mae Ping National Park to reflect the major river that is in the area.

Landscape Most of the national park is mountainous terrain on average between 400 - 800 m. The highest point is 1,334 m. These mountains serve as streams that feed into many major rivers including the Ping River. The national park also has many bodies of water, fed via the various mountains further north.

Flora and fauna Deciduous forest accounts for around 80% of the trees in the national forest, but the national park also has some rainforest and mixed forests. Various animals inhabit the national park including Asiatic bears, guars, barking deers, bantengs, various species of woodpeckers, reptiles, including the highly venomous Malayan pit viper, and birds. Notable fish species that inhabit the waterways include tilapia, striped catfish, sheatfish, barb, goby and giant goby.

Climate The national park has a similar climate to that of Northern Thailand. September is the wettest month.

如何抵達

By boat From Tak province, there is a boat leaving at Bhumibol Dam in Sam Ngao district. The boat will go all the way along the Ping River, stopping over at Kaeng Ko before continuing to Doi Tao District in Chiang Mai

By car The closest airport is Lampang Airport, from there take Route 1 before turning onto Route 1274 at around 30 km in, and then turn onto Route 106 at Li town in Lamphun for a short while before finally turning onto Route 1087 which leads all the way to the national park. From Chiang Mai take Route 106 all the way until Li town and then turn onto Route 1087.

當地交通

The best way to get around the national park is by car. At Kaeng Ko, boats can be rented to travel along Ping River.

必看景點

1 Ko Luang Waterfall (น้ำตกก้อหลวง). A multiple-storied turquoise waterfall deep in the hills. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Thung Kik (ทุ่งกิ๊ก). A large field surrounded by dry dipterocarp forest and mixed deciduous forest. Great place to see a variety of wildlife including rabbits, barking deers and a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers. During the dry season between March and May, the flowers in the area will blossom. (updated Aug 2025) 3 Yang Wee Cave (ถ้ำยางวี). A cave filled with stalagmite and stalactites. (updated Aug 2025)

體驗活動

1 Kaeng Ko (แก่งก้อ). A scenic body of water that is a part of Bhumibhol Dam. Boats can be rented near the docks for a scenic ride through the valley. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Pha Daeng Luang (ผาแดงหลวง), ☏ +6685-528-4324. A hill overlooking the Kaeng Ko. It is a 1 hour drive to the starting point and another 2-km hike. Reservations must be made in advance by calling the national park. One can't go up this viewpoint alone without a guide. 3,500 baht. (updated Aug 2025)

購物

There are no giftshops in the national park's premises, but there are shops that sell basic provisions.

美食

There are two restaurants in the national park's premises, one at the national park headquarters that is open between 8AM and 4:30PM, and the second one along Kaeng Ko that is open between 8AM and 8PM.

飲品與夜生活

There are no bars in the national park as alcohol is banned in Thai national parks. However, there are bars around the area outside of the premises.

住宿

Lodging There are two cabins available in the national park, however reservation must be done online via the national park's website.

Camping There are campsites in the national park near Thunk Kik.

Backcountry Backcountry camping is not permitted.

順遊推薦

Tak - Remote province bordering Myanmar.