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Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station
Location: Ban Khum, Mae Ngon sub-district, Fang District,
Chiang Mai. Tel. 053 – 450107 – 9; Fax. 053 –
450106
Located in the valley of Doi Ang Khang, the station is designated
for conducting experiments on possible temperate plants to be grown
in Thailand. The experiment is aimed at promoting the cultivation
of cash crops to replace hill tribes’ opium plantations. Inside
the station, there are beautifully landscaped flower gardens, a
restaurant and plantations. Advanced contact is recommended for
a group visit with lecturers available upon request. Facilities
include guesthouses (inside the station), food and beverage, parking
space, toilets, etc.
In addition, there are many guesthouses and a hotel located around
the station. The entrance fee is 50 bahts per vehicle (including
driver) and admission fee of 30 bahts per person. The morning market
in front of the station, which is the hill tribe’s market,
is stunning and charming.
Doi Ang Khang National Park
 Famous
for its cool climate all year round, visitors can explore the Royal
Angkhang Station Project and visit hill tribe villages to learn
more about their daily life. To get there, take Highway No. 107
(Chiang Mai-Fang), turn left at an intersection around Km. 137 (Mae
Kha Market) and proceed for another 25 kilometers to Doi Ang Khang.
As the route is filled with steep s-curves, an experienced driver
and vehicles in good condition is required. The local truck (song
taew) from Mae Kha Market offers chartered service to the mountain.
Fang Hot Springs
These hot springs are situated at Ban Pin, which is located
approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Fang city. The hot springs
originate from simmering granite with temperatures from 90 to 100
degrees Celsius. Most notable is the largest spring which constantly
jets out strong sulphur scented steam.
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