Chiang Saen Lake

Of County Hunting Nong Bong (Chiang Saen Lake).
County Hunting Nong Bong was a small pond, which is surrounded by low hills. Surrounding a pool of rainwater naturally. The government is building a dam spillway. Catchment The pond has plenty more. There is a lake Small-called "Chiang Saen Lake"And has been declared Action arm of the Agriculture designated the area as a hunting area on April 4, 2528 and was registered as a wetland. A major international convention. Wetlands, or Ramsar Convention of 1101 on July 5, 2544, with an area of ​​2,711 hectares.
The territoryCounty Hunting Nong Bong County is located in Tambon Pa Sak Ionian Chiang Saen. Chan District, Chiang Rai, Mae Chan Chawa.Ban Doi Champi's north. Wild North. Saen province of Chiang Rai.South stretch the home field Faham. Ionian York. Saen province of Chiang Rai.East to Doi Chan's house. Ionian York. Saen province of Chiang Rai.West stretch Huay Nam root. Chan Chawa in. Chan province of Chiang Rai.
The status of the areaCounty Hunting Nong Bong. In the area of ​​swamp areas. Outside the national forest and watershed. Marital status was classified as a wetland of international importance of the region. And in wetlands "Pools of Chiang Saen"

TerrainThe marsh is a small lake surrounded. A degraded forest Next to the hills to plains to agriculture. Some of the habitats of the community.Source :: http: //www.chiangraifocus.comWeatherThere is a subtropical climate (sub tropical) climates in the past year, which is divided into three seasons.Summer, winter and rainy with temperatures up to 39 degrees 61589; C minimum temperature of 09 degrees 61589; C.

Forest and Wildlife
TimberLocal Area Hunting Nong Bong. The area is mostly wetlands. A portion of the land is a forest narrow zones. Marsh and water around the island only. The forest was deforested Consisting of small trees up scattered. During the replacement of plant communities. There are still about 20 hectares of natural forest conditions.
VegetationThe area is mostly water. Most species are plants, which have been found. A total of 185 species, such as morning glory, Bon, Simon grass, lotus and reeds as early as 15 species of exotic plants like giant tree, grass collision., Sesame and bitter gourd, etc.
WildlifeThe area is located between the small communities. A new forest clearing had destroyed before the invasion. It wildlife species Reduced accordingly It remains, however small wildlife such as birds, rodents, snakes and wild fowl, but this area also has an abundance of natural resources including water, food is a source of living. For waterfowl wildlife species It was found 156 species of birds endemic of the 66 species, migratory birds of 64 species, birds, resident and migratory birds of 16 species and birds do not know the status of 10 species of migratory birds, some species of rare birds such as ducks Champions Green. , mandarin duck, Grebe, etc. The big birds including the migratory birds, ducks, red, bird Aiokgg, bird Moorhen and so on.Major attractionMost of the area is water area. A resident of teal Who emigrated in large numbers in winter. The tourist zone This is the point of waterfowl migration in the black gold. A source with birds Many evacuated Some rare birds such as ducks Champions Green, Duck malware Grebe big slopes and so on.And area Also sala And housing for those who visit and want to relax in nature.
TravelChiang Rai bus station traveling along Highway 1 intersection to Chiang Saen distance of 33 kilometers redirected to Highway 1016 Mae Chan - Chiang Saen. Up to 27 kilometers Ban Ku Tao to take R.p.ch. Ban Ku Tao - Doi Ngam to the Hunting Nong Bong distance of 2 km total distance. From Chiang Rai - Bang Hunting Nong Bong about 62 kilometers.
Lodging 2 ** Visitors can accommodate about 40 people Horse Campgrounds are available. (Must bring own tent) without any fees. For the food zone Maid Contractors cooking if tourists Group **.
Legend Chiang Saen LakeLegend has it that the town of Chiang Saen ducks and geese in a big pond. But there is one Plaahleผืak ducks and geese eat out every day. The ruler can not stand Therefore, cotton, palm to come home one day after thousands of ducks and geese all the spinners. When the eels to eat duck, so hook. People are helped to catch up at home mom, huh. Then add to cart mother Lois to make food distribution throughout the city.
That day, the son of Indra come home and widows who have asked what this city has a pleasant aroma throughout. Widow told him Indra is the widow's son asked me to eat with him Plaahleผืak. Widow answered that the city is not divided. Indra said that the good son and ordered that night, if heard anything out of the house is strictly prohibited.
At night there was loud enough. Warning widow recalled hearing. Close the door quietly But now I do not see the city waste. But the water throughout therapists Became a huge lake But the house of a widow, which is like an island, so-called "Widow Island".
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