Phu Kradueng National Park
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Phu Kradueng National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง), in the Si Than sub-district of Amphoe Phu Kradueng, Loei Province, is one of the best known national parks of Thailand. It has a high point of 1,316 m (4318 ft) elevation at Khok Moei. It was proclaimed a national park on 23 November 1962, making it the second national park of Thailand after Khao Yai National Park.[1]
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Phu Kradueng National Park | |
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อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง | |
Location | Loei Province, Thailand |
Nearest city | Loei |
Coordinates | 16°52′05″N 101°46′33″E |
Area | 348 km2 (134 sq mi) |
Established | 1962 |
Visitors | 86,259 (in 2019) |
Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
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The park is closed to visitors during the rainy season (1 June - 30 September).[2]