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Mae-puem National Park is situated in the areas of Chiang Rai Province and Phayao Province, covering an approximately area of 356 square kilometers or 222,500 rai. The National Park can be divided into 2 sections, including:
Section 1 of the National Park is situated in the area of Doi-pui National Conserved Forest, Muang District, Chiang Rai Province, within the area of 67,500 rai;
Section 2 of the National Park is situated in the areas of Mae-puem National Conserved Forest and Mae-pung Forest, covering Parn District and Pa-daeng District of Chiang Rai Province; and Mae-jai District and Muang District of Phayao Province; Mae-puem National Conserved Forest and Dong Pra-doo Forest in Mae-jai District and Muang District of Phayao Province; and Mae-Ing National Conserved Forest in Phu Kamyao Sub-district of Phayao Province, within an area of 248 square kilometers or 155,000 rai.
Approximately 220 square kilometers or 137,431 rai of the areas of the National Park are situated in Chiang Rai Province; and approximately 136 square kilometers or 85,069 rai of the areas of the National Park are situated in Phayao Province. At present, Mae-puem National Park is being established as a national park.
Section 1 The geographical features of the National Park consist of high mountains and few areas on the top of mountains, which are the sources of Mae-kaew River consisting of beautiful reefs and the flowing water throughout the year. The National Park slopes towards the east and the west of the area. And the highest mountaintop is situated in the north of the National Park.
Section 2 The geographical features of the National Park consist of high mountains, extending southwards. The National Park slopes towards the east and the west of the area, and having flatlands on the mountain ridges. The area of Section 2 is approximately 4 kilometers wide and being the source of Mae-puem Gully with the flowing water throughout the year. And the highest mountaintop is situated in the north of the National Park.
Doi Ngam
Doi Ngam or Doi Hua-ngom is a mesa with flatlands on the mountaintop (similar to Phu Kra-dueng). When standing on the mountaintop, you can watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset, as well as the scenery of mountains. In a nearby area, you can see a lot of wild orchids growing on trees and reefs. And next to the area of wild orchids, you can see the ground of cracked stones covered with mosses in a wide area, where two-leaf pines have thickly grown. The Sightseeing Spot has its perfect ecological system and being suitable for natural studying and camping.
Mae-puem Reservoir
Mae-puem is situated in an approximately area of 5,000 rai between Muang District and Mae-jai District of Phayao Province (approximately 22 km away from the city of Phayao to Chiang Rai Province). Interesting activities for tourists include recreations, sightseeing, natural studying, swimming, and canoeing.
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