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route. (Highway No.108 and No. 1009) |
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Old
Chiang Mai Cultural Centre
is on chiang mai-Hang Dong
road. the centre stages Lanna Thai arts and cultural within
its area, a hilltribe village and a Thai-styled house have
been
erected. Souvenir shops are available. In the evening there
are performances with a Khan Tok Dinner and folk dance.
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| Ban
Thawai
is 15 kms.from town on Chiang mai-Hot Road.This village is renowned
for the imitative skills of ancient wood products. |
| Wiang
Tha Kan
located in ban Tha Kan Amphoe San Pa Tong,30 kms.from town to the
south,is an ancient town of the Hariphunchai Period.There are the
remain of the Buddhist monastery and stupas as well as scattered
remnastey of brick and earthen tile. |
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Wat
Phra Borommathat Si Chom Thong Worawihan.
This
temple is on Chiang mai-Hot Road,58 kms from Chiang Mai.
The temple was built in 1451 A.D. The temple houses a
collection of bronze Buddha images, and the secondary
chapel contains a holy Buddha relic. |
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Doi
Inthanon National Park Doi Inthanon
is one of the best equipped to welcome visitors.It is Thailand's
highest mountain and towers 2,565 metres above sea level.Doi Inthanon
covers some 1,005 square kilometers.It offers marvellous natural
scenery. There are beautiful waterfalls throughout the park. These
include the Siriphum, Vajirathan, Mae Pan, Mae Klang, and, the largest
of all, Mae Ya waterfalls. Meo and Karen hilltribes inhabit the
park.To get to Doi Inthanon take Highway 108 and turn to Highway
No.1009 at km.57.
Note-Visit
the Doi Inthanon National Park is possible throughout the year.
The best period for viewing wild flowers is December through February.
The best period for watch the birds or camp is November through
March. |
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Mae
Ya Waterfall
is located 12 kms from Chom Thong market and is one of the
large and beautiful waterfalls in Chiang mai. |
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| Mae
Klang Waterfall
is at km 8.on Highway No.1009. Mae Klang Waterfall is a big cascade
with a scenic spot for picnics and relaxation. |
| Borichinda
cave is
situated 10-minute drive from Mae Klang Waterfall.The area is ideal
for picnics. |
| Wachirathan
Waterfall
is situated 30-minute drive from Mae Klang Waterfall. Wachirathan
Waterfall is a beautiful scenic spot for picnics. |
| Siriphum
Waterfall
is situated 1 hours drive from Mae Klang Waterfall. |
| The
National Park’s Office
located at km 31.Accommodations and food are available here. Reservation
at The National Park Division,Royal Forestry Department, Tel .579-0529,579-4842. |
| Doi
Inthanon Royal Project
km.31,Main crops are cold climate flowers.Tourists can view flower
nurseries and cultivation. |
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Phra
Mahathat Noppha Methanidon and Nopphon Phumisiri.
Both Phra Mahathat are on the left at km.41.5 .Those two
Chedis were built to commemorate the fifth cycle
anniversaries of His majesty the King and Her majesty the
Queen in 1978 and 1992 respectively. |
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| Yot
Doi Inthanon.
The ending point of this route is the highest mountain top of thai
land.The weather is rather cold all year round.Some rare species
of plants are found such as Khao Tok Rusi(a kind of succulent plant),Kulab
Panpi(Rhododendron). |
| Ban
Rai Phai Ngam.
This is a village where famous cotton cloth woven in the old style
has been long produced. At present the weaver's central gathering
is the home of the late National Artist, Pa (Aunt) Sang Da Bansit,
who had transferred her knowledge on the weaving process to other
villagers. The village is located on the left of Chiang Ma-Hot between
Km 68-69, about 4 kms. off the main road. |
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Ob
Lung National Park
is about 105 kms.from chiang
mai.The most beautiful scene is the winding line of the
Salak Hin River meandering though Chong Khao Khat
(Gorge). |
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Doi
Tao Lake
is about 133 kms.The large reservoir over the Phumiphon
Dam benefits
the agriculture and fresh water fishery and serves as a
tourist place as well. |
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