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Doi Luang Chiang Dao
This is a limestone mountain in the Chiang Dao Wildlife
Reserve area, Chiang Dao District. This cone-shaped mountain is
2,195 metres above sea level, which makes it the third highest mountain
in Thailand after Doi Inthanon and Doi Pha Hom Pok. Narrow plains
on top of the mountain overlook spectacular views that include a
sea of fog on the Chiang Dao District side, Doi Sam Phi Nong, the
Chiang Dao mountain range, and the far end of Doi Inthanon. The
peak is cool and windy and has an abundance of rare highland flowers,
birds, and butterflies. An approval letter from the Director of
Wildlife Reserve Division, Royal Forest Department is required in
order to visit Doi Chiang Dao. Travel must be arranged at least
2 weeks in advance. Contact tel. 0-2561-2947 for more information.
Getting there: The peak is accessible by foot.
At Chiang Dao cave, guides, porters, and chartered transfers to
the starting point of the trail are available. Rented local truck
costs around 900 bahts and the fee for a porter is 300 bahts per
person. There are no tourist facilities on Chiang Dao Mountain.
Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, food, and water.
King Naresuan Stupa
Located at Muang Ngai Village, the stupa was built by
the local people in honour of King Naresuan the Great when he camped
on the spot with his troops during his war with Burma in 1604.
Tham Chiang Dao (Chiang Dao Cave)
This charming cave is located in Chiang Dao Sub-district,
approximately 72 kilometers from Chiang Mai town. To get there,
take the Mae Rim route, turn left at the entrance route and proceed
for 5 kilometers on an asphalt road. For adventure lovers, this
is a perfect spot to test your limits. Visitor has to climb a staircase
to reach to cave. A stream in front of the cave is where several
kinds of fish can be spotted. Touring in and around Tham Chiang
Dao with a local guide is possible by contacting local guides in
front of the cave. A service fee is charged.
Wat Tham Tap Tao
This temple is situated in Chai Prakan Sub-district along
the Chiang Mai-Fang route between Km.120 and Km.121. Temple attractions
include a scripture hall located in the middle of a pond and Tap
Tao cave which houses several unique Buddha images.
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