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| Elevation: | 1,385 ft | 422 m |
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| Shared By: | Wan Jutaporn on Apr 5, 2017 | |
| Admins: | Brian Boyd, Tao Techakanon |
Access Issue: Climbing Banned in National Park
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A lot of questions coming in about climbing banned in Hin Chang Si, Nam Phong National Park. This is the sign at bouldering trail head!
As in other places in Thailand, the issue of access has always been a difficult issue. In Hin Chang Si, this issue is made worse by the fact that it is located in an area designated as a National Park. We have had and continue to have positive relations with local officials at the park, but unfortunately this positive relationship does not extend to the higher levels of management in Bangkok.
We recommend tourists to NO LONGER CLIMB at Hin Chang Si so as to not endanger overall access to the area. We are working to secure recognition from the National Park Service in Bangkok. The process will take time like working with other government agency in general. Gaining legal access will be impossible if tourists keep coming and violating the authorities to climb there. Until we gain the legal access, boulders in Nam Phong National Park is off limits.
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As in other places in Thailand, the issue of access has always been a difficult issue. In Hin Chang Si, this issue is made worse by the fact that it is located in an area designated as a National Park. We have had and continue to have positive relations with local officials at the park, but unfortunately this positive relationship does not extend to the higher levels of management in Bangkok.
We recommend tourists to NO LONGER CLIMB at Hin Chang Si so as to not endanger overall access to the area. We are working to secure recognition from the National Park Service in Bangkok. The process will take time like working with other government agency in general. Gaining legal access will be impossible if tourists keep coming and violating the authorities to climb there. Until we gain the legal access, boulders in Nam Phong National Park is off limits.
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Description
The main bouldering area of Hin Chang Si, Nam Pong National Park. It's 40 min drive from down town Khon Kaen. All the good quality sand stone, some are jugs and some are super crimpy. This boulder field is located about 1.5 km before you reach the main national park entrance gate, so you don't have to pay the fee to get in (the fee is $1 anyway).
There are 55 well-established boulders with more than 300 routes. Guidebook with color picture topo also available for sales.
For more information, please contact Khon Kaen Climbing Club: facebook.com/khonkaenclimbi…
There are 55 well-established boulders with more than 300 routes. Guidebook with color picture topo also available for sales.
For more information, please contact Khon Kaen Climbing Club: facebook.com/khonkaenclimbi…
Getting There
Directions: from downtown Khon Kaen, head west on Hwy 12( Maliwan Road) After approx. 25Km (road mile 15-173) just after the overpass execute a U-turn and take the first left pass the temple fence, to the Ban Dan Du Village ( apron 500m ). Take the right turn at the wooden sign "Hn Chang Si view point 19Km ". You will then drive through few villages before you reach the National Park boundaries. The
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