Phu Kradueng National Park, National park in Si Than, Thailand
Phu Kradueng National Park is a protected mountain area in Si Than, Thailand, where a forested plateau reaches above the surrounding lowlands. Sandstone rock formations frame the upper level, while pine and deciduous trees grow at different elevations.
The government declared this area a protected reserve in 1962, making it the country's second national park after Khao Yai. Farmers used the slopes for shifting cultivation before authorities bought back the land and began replanting forests.
The name translates to Bell Mountain, inspired by the plateau's shape when viewed from certain angles. Thai families often camp here during school holidays, bringing tents and cooking supplies for overnight stays beneath the pines.
The climb to the plateau campground takes several hours and follows a trail with rest stops along the way. Visitors should start early in the morning and carry enough water, as the sun heats up the path.
The rock formations at the summit date back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, making them older than the dinosaurs that once roamed there. Temperatures drop considerably at night even in summer, so campers need warm clothing.
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