Protected Area
The Phu Kradueng National Park is located in the area around the mountain. Phu Kradueng is a popular camping spot for Thai people and the temperature of the plateau at the top is chilly, which is pleasant during the hot season. Average daily temperature is 20 °C in the daytime. Between December and January the nightly temperature can sink to 2 °C. The mountaintop is covered in mist both during the rainy season as well as during the cooler months. The park is closed to visitors during the rainy season (1 June - 30 September).
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