Around Phitsanulok
Edit ThisTung Saleng Luang National Park
Edit ThisLocated 80 km east of Phitsanulok is a 1,200-square-km park covered by wooded mountains with a variety of flora and fauna. Accommodations in park bungalows can be booked in advance from the Forestry Department (tel. 02-579-0529) in Bangkok
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Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Edit ThisFrom 1967 to 1982, Phu Hin Rong Kla served as the headquarters of the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) and was the site of numerous battles between the Thai government and communist insurgents. After the surrender in 1982 of the People's Liberation Army of Thailand (PLAT), the region was declared a national park and opened to the public. The park offers a cool climate, hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic views, and remnants of the communist occupation, such as air-raid shelters and military headquarters. Reservations can be made from the Forestry Department office in Bangkok. more..
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Keangsopa Waterfalls
Edit ThisThe waterfalls are located 72 km out of town and are recommended as the best in the region. The falls signposted in English, are two km south of Hwy. 12 - just follow the English signs.
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