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Chiang Muan-Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park

Chiang Muan-Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park

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Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 16.30
 
Chiang Muan-Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park The first dinosaur discovered in the North between 2002 and 2009, Mr. Worawut Sutheethon, an archaeologist, The head of the survey team of the Department of Mineral Resources brought in the survey team.
 
Excavation of fossils An ancestor found at Chiang Muan District, Phayao Province, found 104 dinosaur bones arranged in a row in the north-south direction, consisting of cervical vertebrae. spine, tailbone, hip bone.
 
And ribs The results revealed that the fossils discovered were the remains of sauropod dinosaurs, which had long necks, long tails, four-legged walks and herbivorous. At present, the species cannot be identified. but found that the characteristics.
 
Unlike other types of sauropod dinosaurs previously found in Thailand. It is assumed that it may be a new species found in the world. Because the source is a new area that has recently discovered fossils of dinosaur for the first time.
 
Nearby is the location of Kaeng Luang. It is a large rock that stands across the Yom River. Along both sides are deciduous dipterocarp forests and mixed deciduous forests. It is a resting place for Chiang Muan people. During the rainy season, you can go rafting and rafting.
 
How to get there: Chiang Muan-Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park Located at Ban Nong Klang, Ban Mang Subdistrict, from Ban Bo Bia Intersection. Take Highway No. 1251 towards Chiang Muan District until reaching Ban Mang Intersection. Turn right for about 4 kilometers, then turn right again around Ban Pong Sanuk, continue for about 4 kilometers to the Chiang Muan-Kaeng Luang Dinosaur Forest Park. 

Nature and Wildlife Category: Nature and Wildlife

National Parks and Marine Reserves Group: National Parks and Marine Reserves

Last Update : 3 YearAgo

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