Chiang
Mai
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When arriving
in Thailand ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways
maps from the information counter at airports or hotels.
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| Mae
Taeng - Chiang Dao - Fang Route (Highway 107) |
| Hilltribe Museum |
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(Ratchamangkla Park on Chotana Road / Route 107)
The 3-storey museum houses a large collection of handicrafts, costumes,
ornaments, household utensils, agricultural tools and other objects
as well as various informative displays concerning the life, culture,
traditions and beliefs of each of the major hilltribes in Thailand.
There is also an exhibition on activities relating to hilltribes
which are initiated by the royal family. Slide and video presentations
are also available.
Monday to Friday, from 09.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Tel. 0 5321 0872, 0 5322 1933
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| Taeng Dao Elephant Camp |
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(Km. 56 on Route 107)
The camp features daily shows of elephant at works, from 9 a.m.
and offers elephant rides. Due to its natural surroundings, rafting
and jungle trekking to nearby hilltribe villages are also offered.
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| Chiang Dao Cave |
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(Km. 72 on Route 107)
Being part of Doi Chiang Dao mountain, this well-known cave complex
is about 10 km. long. The cave where some Buddha images are enshrined,
is illuminated by electric lights. The deep recesses which have no
light fixtures, can be explored with local guides and lanterns. The
local legend that this cave was once the home of a hermit for a thousand
years, adds more attraction to the cave.
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| Mountain Biking in Chiang
Dao |
| Chiang Dao provides also some of the most spectacular trails in
northern Thailand. Along its many real off-road trails, visitors will
enjoy the beautiful landscape as well as the scenes of peaceful small
villages and ethnic hilltribes. |
| Doi Ang Khang |
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(163 km. north of Chiang Mai town off Route 107)
This royal agricultural station is situated among beautiful mountainous
scenery. With a cool climate year round, this 1300-metre high mountain
is a demonstration site for planting and researching temperate flowers,
fruits and vegetables under the royal patronage of the King. Besides,
visitors can visit several hilltribe villages on the slopes. Trekking
and mountain biking on some interesting trails can also be made
in the area.
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| Fang Hot Springs |
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(Route 1089, 8 km. northwest of Fang
District)
In an area of 10 acres amid a forest setting, there are over 50 hot
springs, some of which boil continuously with a strong smell of sulphur.
This place is frequented by Thai tourists on weekends.
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| Tha Ton |
Tha Ton, a village of Mae Ai County about 160 km. north of Chiang
Mai town, is the starting point of the beautiful Kok River which flows
along to Chiang Rai. As a small tourist spot, there are restaurants,
souvenir shops and accommodations lining on the bendy banks of the
river.
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| Kok River Trip to Chiang
Rai |
| Taking a long-tail boat down to Chiang Rai to view the peaceful
life along the river is a very interesting activity though some may
find a raft trip more exciting. The regular passenger boat leaves
Tha Ton at 12.30 p.m. daily and arrives at Chiang Rai at about 4 p.m. |
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Besides raft trips, treks to many hilltribe settlements can be arranged
by travel agents as well.
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| Wat Tha Ton |
This big old temple is situated on the lush hill by the Kok River.
In the scenic temple grounds, there are schools for monks and young
boys, a treatment centre for drug addicts and a hilltribe support
unit. Its shrine on the hilltop provides good views of the beautiful
surroundings and the river below.
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