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Phu Ruea National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติภูเรือ) is a national park in Loei Province, Thailand. The park is centred on Phu Ruea mountain, a popular, scenic peak in the Phetchabun Mountains.
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- Timyt 012 jc s northern winter tour pt3 double pricing at phu ruea national park
- Phu ruea national park
- GeographyEdit
- AttractionsEdit
- Flora and faunaEdit
- References
Phu ruea national park
GeographyEdit
Phu Ruea National Park is 48 kilometres (30 mi) west of Loei town in Nong Bua Sub-district, Phu Ruea District. The park's area is 121 square kilometres (47 sq mi).
Phu Ruea mountain is 1,365 metres (4,478 ft) in elevation and experiences some of Thailand's coldest temperatures. In December and January temperatures here can fall below freezing. Phu Ruea means "boat mountain", a name inspired by the shape of a cliff at the peak.
Other peaks within the park include Phusun at 1,035 metres (3,396 ft) and Phuku at 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).
AttractionsEdit
The park's main attraction is the peak of Phu Ruea mountain offering views of the Mekong and Hueang rivers as well as north into Laos's Sainyabuli province.
The park has numerous waterfalls, the highest of which is the Huaiphai waterfall at 30 metres (98 ft) tall. Other waterfalls include Hin Sam Chan, nearest the park's parking area, and Huai Tuai.
The park also contains numerous unusual rock formations including at the Phu Ruea peak.
Flora and faunaEdit
The park's forest is pine forest. Other plant species found here include wild orchids (which thrive in the park's cooler climate), roses, ferns and mosses.
Animal species include bear, barking deer and various monkey species.