Covering an
area of over 1,000 square kilometres is the Mae Ping National
Park. Its main feature is the Ping River, which flows through
the forests in the park. On both sides are fertile forest-lands
with sheer cliffs providing beautiful natural scenery. Certain
parts of the waterway spread out to form reservoir-like bodies
of water with numerous small islands and rapids. Another
attraction is the 7-level Ko Luang Waterfall, which is fed from
lime streams. It is just 20 kilometres from the park
headquarters and accessible by road. Fascinating stalactites and
stalagmites are to be found inside nearby lime caves. Tourists
wishing to stay overnight are recommended to contact park
headquarters, which are located some 20 kilometres off Highway
No.106 at Km.47.
Wat Phra Bat
Huai Tom is the largest temple in the district, boasting a large
Lanna-style Chedi and an extensive place of worship built in
laterite by Karens living in the vicinity who were admirers of
the highly revered Phra Kru Ba Chaiwongsa. The temple is about 5
kilometres off Highway No. 106 at Km. 47.
