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 Khun Tan
Railway Tunnel
Construction of the tunnel at Khun Tan, which was cut through
the solid granite bedrock, had began in 1907 under the reign of King
Rama V, and was completed in 1918. Khun Tan tunnel has another name
called cemetery of laborers as it is said that over 1,000 workers died
while constructing the tunnel because of the suffocation, accidents,
malaria, tigers, and fighting amongst themselves. The workers were
mostly from the northeast of Thailand and many of them were opium
addition to wages. Emil Eisenhofer, a German railroad engineer was
assigned in building the tunnel. A monument in front of the tunnel
contains Eisenhofer’s ashes is dedicated to him and all the workers who
died while building this tunnel.
Tat
Moie Waterfall
Between Yow 2 and Yow 3, there is a
path on the left side down to Tat Moie Waterfall. If you walk down to
Mae Yon Wai Valley for 300 meters, you won’t miss it.
Mae
Long Waterfall
If you get off at Mae Tan Noi railway station and
walk for 3 kilometers, you won’t miss this beautiful, year-round
cascade. The waterfall is located some 10 kilometers from Khuntan
railway station and the atmosphere here is perfect for refreshment and
reinvigoration.
Provided by
The National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department |
