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Ban Hmong Mae Sa Mai
 This
Hmong village has preserved their simple but splendid traditions
and lifestyles. The village can be reached by taking a left turn
at Km.12 and proceeding for 7 kilometers. Only four-wheel vehicles
in good condition can make the trip. Along the route, you can visit
resorts which are open to visitors, including Mae Sa Valley, Mae
Sa Resort (offers a 9-hole golf course), and Kangsadan Farm.
Mae Sa Snake Farm
The farm is located approximately on Km. 3 along the Mae
Rim-Samoeng route. It is home to various kinds of snakes native
to Thailand. The farm, which also conducts snake breeding, provides
30-minute snake shows daily. For more information, contact tel.
0-5386-0719.
Mountain Orchid
 Location:
320/1 Mu1, Rim Tai sub-district, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180.
Tel. 053 – 297343, 299853.
This plantation has been established for over 20 years and is famous
for breeding a variety of species of orchids using appropriate technology.
In addition to learning about orchid breeding, it is also possible
to learn about various butterfly species. Facilities for tourists
include toilets, parking area and beverage and souvenir shops. A
lecturer is provided upon request. Advance contact is recommended
for group visits.
Nam tok Mae Sa (Mae Sa Waterfall)
This famous 8-tiered waterfall which is located at Km.
7 along the Mae Rim-Samoeng route is situated in a natural setting
among towering trees and has a lovely breeze flowing throughout
the year. It is an ideal recreational spot for both residents and
visitors.
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
 This
botanical garden, which covers a mountainous area of 560 acres,
is located around Km. 12 along the Mae Rim-Samoeng route. This international
botanical garden with a fine collection of Thai and foreign plants
exhibited according to species and climate was established in 1992
to honor Queen Sirikit. Visitors can drive around the area in order
to see include the Tourist Information Center, the Thai Orchid Breeding
Center, Herbs Museum and the Research Center. The garden is open
daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. For more information, contact
tel. 66 5329 8171-5 ext. 4736, 4739, fax: 66 5329 9754.
Supha Bee Farm
Location: 779 Mu 1, Rim Tai sub-district,
Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180. Tel. 053 – 297329, 01
– 9605330 or 02 – 97080258; Fax. 053 – 299501.
Supha Bee Farm mainly deals with bee-keeping. It shares its accumulated
knowledge and research results regarding bee-keeping technology
to the public and the building where honey is produced is worth
a visit. In addition, bee products such as honey, beehive capsules
and bee pollen are also on sale in the farm. Basic tourist facilities
are provided. Advanced contact is recommended.
Tribal Museum
 Tribal
Museum is in King Rama IX Lanna Garden on Chotana Road. This is
an ethnology museum featuring the indigenous culture of 9 hill tribes
including Karen (Kariang), Hmong (Meo), Mien (Yao), Lisu (Liso),
Akha (Iko), Lahu (Musoe), Lau,Thin, and Khamu including the minority
tribe of Malabri. Each tribe possesses unique identity and culture.
The museum exhibits ways of life, culture, beliefs, and local wisdom
of those tribes, which have been intellectually conveyed through
artistic objects displayed in the museum. It is open daily to the
public from 09.00 to 16.00 hrs. For more information, contact tel.
0-5321-0872.
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