A delegation of government officials recently visited the site to fine tune the details needed to support the application. Deputy prime-minister Tanasak Patimapragorn led the party and he noted that Pha Chor was a stunning natural site and was well-preserved despite the passage of time.
He carried on by saying the Tourism Authority of Thailand would be promoting Pha Chor along with other attractions in the local area. The soaring cliffs which make up Pha Chor are red hued and inlaid with columns. Geologists say the unusual features were caused by erosion and that the canyon was once probably part of the Ping River’s course.
Pha Chor is in Mae Wang National Park and accessible via a turning off the main highway for Doi Inthanon National Park and Mae Hong Son. Accessing Pha Chor and Chiang Mai’s other bountiful draws is easiest when you select 12GO ASIA as your travel partner.
Thailand eyes UNESCO heritage listing for Pha Chor canyon
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The government of Thailand says it would like to see a natural Chiang Mai Province attraction listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site in question is a gorge officially known as Pha Chor but nicknamed the Thai Grand Canyon.