Phu Kradueng national park, Loei province, Thailand


Phu Kradueng

Phu Kradueng is the second national park of Thailand located in Phu Kradueng district, Loei province. Phu Kradueng is a mountain sandstone peak cut. Is a large flat The area is about 60 square kilometers, 400-1,200 meters above sea level. One of the most popular natural attractions in Thailand. The highest point is at the "Kok moey" area, 1,316 meters above sea level. 

General conditions of Phu Kradueng include a variety of plants. Wildlife, cliffs, meadows, streams and waterfalls are also the upstream areas of Nam Phong. It is one of the major rivers in the northeastern region, with high altitude and cool weather and throughout the year at Phu kradueng. Especially in winter, the temperature may drop to 0 degrees Celsius, so it is an incentive for tourists to aspire and hope to be the conqueror of Phu kradueng. 

For the trip to Phu Kradueng. The Nation park will allow visitors to walk up from time  07:00 to 14:00 every day, and after 14:00 onwards, the park will not allow. Because of the distance traveled, it takes about 4-5 hours on foot to reach and may dusk on the way. So it may be difficult. They may also be affected by wildlife at night. 




Interesting spots on Phu Kradueng. There are many places such as 

"Pha Nok Nang Ann" is a small stone courtyard with a pine tree on the edge of the cliff. It is a tourist spot to watch the sunrise and take a photography. Most importantly, it is only 2 kilometers from the center stay of "Wang Kwang". This point always have the elephant rampant. The morning should will go with staff. Do not go by own. 

"Pha Lom Sak" If you do not visit the sunset at Pha Lom Sak, it is not like visiting the Phu Kradueng. Pha Lom Sak is 2.5 km. away from "Pa daeng" and about 9 km from Wang Kwang center stay. If you have to prepare well. The go back will be dark in the middle of the course. Pha Lom sak is a rocky look special with pine trees that fit well enough. Tourists will use it as a viewpoint. Watching the sun set and is considered a symbol of the National Park of Phu Kra dueng. 

"Pha Mak Duk" is 2.5 km. away from the tourist center. Cliffs for sunset near the most accommodation. In the early rainy season there will be a full grown peach flowers along the path. 

"Wang Kwang" waterfall is a small waterfall. The highest level is about 7 meters The side of the waterfall is narrow. To can climb down one by one. Wang Kwang waterfall is very beautiful in the rainy season. But this area will most have a snails. Because it is an elephant walk. 

"Nam tok tam Sor near" waterfall is located about 4.8 kilometers from the Wang Kwang Visitor Center. The waterfall is about 10 meters high and the water flows beautiful. North of the waterfall has a red rose. In the summer to bloom to create a colorful this area is more beautiful. 

"Nam tok pen pob mai" waterfalls in the winter maple leaves fall on the edge to the water on the surface. When sunlight splash down to the red color of leaves cutting the green color of moss will beautiful along the rocks. 

"Ao no dad" pool is 2.7 km. from the tourist center. "Ao no dad" a small pool with pine trees along the path. Nearby there is a natural rock garden with plants.

In addition to the mentioned. Phu Kradueng National Park also has many interesting places such as "Rattana" waterfall, "Tan sa wan" waterfall, "Pha Daeng", "Pha song lok", "Pha na noi", "Si da" park, "Kin na ree" park and many more. So who likes forest and mounten. Phu Kradueng is another place that you will not miss.

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