Si Satchanalai National Park

Si Satchanai National Park is the place of historical located in Thung Saliam district, Sukhothai province. Previously, it was called "Mueang Chaliang". The park has many important historical sites, e.g. Wat Phra Si Mahathat Ratchaworawihan, Wat Nang Phaya, Kaeng Luang and Tao Thuriang which is a sit where Sukhothai celadon were made.

In 1976, it was proclaimed as the historical park because of King Bhumiphon idea for heritage is Thailand outstanding cultural or natural heritage, it became Thailand's heritage forever.

Later, the Royal Forest Department proclaimed a National Park on the 8th May 1981 as Thailand's 26th National Park. The total area is about 213.2 sq.km. The park is comprised of rich forest that provide san important watershed for the surrounding agricultural area.

The general geography of this national park is the complicated mountains, lying along north-south direction, looking like a flank surrouding it, some part are the rock mountains and among the high moutians in the western part, the high cliff could be found, such as Doi Mae Wang Chang and Doi Mae Mok. The height of this area is about 300 -1200 meters above the average sea level. The steep slope of this area is an advangtage for protecting forest from being destroyed and occupied by local people. These mountains are the source of many streams such as Huai Sai Khao, Huai Mae Tha Phae, Huai Mae Son, Huai Pha Cho, Huai Ma Nao, etc. There are some plain areas along the shore of Huai Chang and Yom river.

Huai Sai Khao Waterfall

This beautiful waterfall originated from Sai Khao stream is composed of 7 cascades in the surroundings of lofty mountains and peaceful shading trees. It's 3 km far from park headquarters.

Khang Khao

This is a very beautiful cave which thousands of bat living inside, located 20 km. away from park headquarters.

Pong Nam Dueat

This hot spring is located 500 meters away from Pa Kha Village. The water here is so clear and clean and looks like boiling water evaporated of rotten egg gas. Unfortunately, the beautiful scenery of this hot spring was damaged by mineral business, only warm water left in the winter.

Tat Dao Waterfall

Tat Dao Waterfall, sich is 30 meters high and located 4 kilometers from park headquarters.

Tat Duean Waterfall

It's 10 meters height waterfall which the water flows windingly downward to the deep reservoir. It's good for swimming and not far from the park office (300 meters).

Thara Wasan Cave

This cave is surrounded with abundant of flora and fauna; for instance, Dracaena Lourieri Gagnep., serow, etc. Inside the cave is beautiful with stalactites. It is just 1.5 km away from park headquarters.

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