Phu Rua, literally meaning mountain of ship, is s peak in the mountain range in Amphoe Phu Ruea. As its name in Thai indicates, Phu Ruea resembles a big junk and the plateau atop the peak looks like the junk’s belly. Phu Ruea National Park covers an area of about 75,525 rai in the districts of Phu Ruea and Tha Li. Its highest peak reaches the altitude of about 1,365 meters above sea level. Phu Ruea is crowned with many varieties of fertile forests, such as dense forest with many kinds of trees, hardwood forest, and primeval forest. Many animals can be found, especially birds migrating from China to this Park in winter. The plateau atop the peak is covered with coniferous woodland alternating with rock gardens and rock terrain, which are nourished by perennial creeks. The climate in Phu Ruea is temperate all year long. Tourists can admire the sea of fog from various viewpoints along the cliff. Frost can happen from time to time. The Park offers tents and 4 houses, which can houses 5 persons each, for tourists.

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