Phucheefa, Chiang Rai

Phucheefa National Park, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Phucheefa National Park, the famous tourist attraction in Chiang Rai. It is in the National Forest area approximately 2,500 rai above sea level from 1,200 m to 1,628 m. The park is high mountain in the massif of Doi Pha Mon adjacent to the border of Thailand and Laos.

Tourist Attraction

Phucheefa mountain is the highest peak of Doi Pha Mon. The most beautiful scenic spot is a steep cliff adjacent to Laos border. In winter, the scenery is so beautiful. Most tourists will stay overnight at Ban Rom Fa Thong (บ้านร่มฟ้าทอง) away from the scenic point about 1.5 miles, then walk up to Phucheefa scenic spot at dawn.

             

Wild Himalayan Cherry

Snowy Orchid Tree

On the way, the tourists will walk through Wild Himalayan Cherry forest with beautiful flowers bloom during January - February. In February, Snowy Orchid Tree's flowers are also in full bloom around the foothills of Phucheefa.

Travel by Car

Phucheefa is away from Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai about 144 kilometers. We can be along the route as follows :

1. Start from Amphoe Mueangt to Amphoe Thoeng, Chiang Rai, through 3-way junction, Phu Sang Witthayakhom School, Ban Sop Bong, Ban Muang Chum 3-way junction, then go on to Phucheefa.
2. Go along the highway number 1093, through Phu Sang waterfall (Phu Sang National Park), Ban Hwk border, Doi Pha Mon Agricultural Extension Center (Experiment and promotion for planting winter flowers such as tulips and lilies)

From Phucheefa, we can go to Doi Pha Tang, Amphoe Wiang Kaen, Chiang Rai by the provincial highway number 1093. Doi Pha Tang is away from Phucheefa about 25 Km. From  Doi Pha Tang, we also go to Chiang Khong, Chiang Saen and Mae Sai, Chiang Rai.

Home - Service

No service for house, camping and food. If tourists wish to stay overnight, please bring your own tent and prepare your own food. 
To request permission to use the park, please contact Phu Chi Fa National Park directly.

For more information, please contact :

• Phucheefa National Park ,the 15th Conservation Area Office, Chiang Rai tel. (053) -714914

• or National Park Management, National Park Bureau, Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Jatujak district, Bangkok Tel. 0-25614292 -3 ext. 719

Reference : Wikipedia : ภูชี้ฟ้า, โอเชี่ยนสไมล์ทัวร์

Image : 7wondersthailand.com, moohin.com, Wikipedia : ภูชี้ฟ้า