Khun Sathan National Park, National park in Nan Province, Thailand
Khun Sathan National Park spreads across multiple districts with mountain ridges, deep valleys, flowing streams, and forests that shelter diverse plant and animal life. The protected land contains various ecosystems that sustain the species living throughout the region.
The park received official national status on March 27, 2017, joining Thailand's system of protected natural areas. This designation reflected the government's decision to safeguard the region's ecological value.
Communities living near the park maintain traditional ways of life that connect deeply with the forest and its rhythms. Visitors can learn from local residents about sustainable practices and how people have lived alongside this landscape for generations.
The park offers camping areas and marked hiking trails that make it easy for visitors to move around safely. Information centers throughout the area provide guidance about what you might see and how the landscape works.
Different elevations across the park create distinct climate zones that each support their own plant and animal life. Visitors can move through several different natural environments within a small area, experiencing how the landscape changes with altitude.
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