1. DOI WAWI
Once an outpost for the Kuomintang soldier ( 93 division), Doi Wawi is the location of Wawi Village which is one of the most renowned U-long tea plantation in Thailand. Doi Wawi is also a home to several hill tribe groups ; such as Yunnan , Karen, Lahu , Mien , Lisu and Tai Yai. A visit to Doi Wawi takes visitors to enjoy the beautiful winter flowers planted at the Highland Agricultural Station and to witness the spectacular view of Chiang rai city,sea of fog, as well as the magnificent sunset. The best time to visit Doi Wawi is during November to January , as the Thai Sakura and Mexocan Sunflower are in full bloom.
2. DOI KAT PHI
A new travelling destination of Mae Suai District , Doi Kat Phi is about 1500 meters above sea level locating at Doi Chang Mountain Range and is characterised by an overhanging cliff. This place is especially beautiful during winter when visitors can see the spectacular sea of fog over the valley below the mountain range. A four wheel drive is required to get there as the 20 kilometers driveway from Doi Lao-Li to get to the top of the mountain is quite though , but visitors will get to observe the Akha and Yao village along the way.
3. DOI CHANG
Situated at ban Doi Chang, this mountain is famous for the Pha Hua Chang or the Elephant's Head Cliff which is 1800 meters above sea level. Doi Chang is well known for being the location for Arabica coffee plantation, along the coffee roasting and grinding facilities which enable visitors to enjoy the taste of freshly brewed coffee. Apart from the hill tribe village where visitors can observe the unique way of life of the hill tribe people, Doi Chang is also the location of the Buddhist Park which features several Buddha statues and the holy pool.
4. CHIANG KHONG
Chiang Khong is a small , peaceful district on the bank of the Mekong River opposite Houayxay District Of Lao PDR. It is about 115 kilometers from the provincial seat , or approximately 55 kilometers to the east of Chiang Saen on Highway no 1129. Chiang Khong is noted as the place where Pla Buek or the giant catfish, is cultivated. the Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed Pla Buek, the largest fresh water fish in the world and fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. Sightseeing trips by boat are available to view the scenery and lifestyles along the Mekong River. Most visitors stop for a short time at Chiang Khong before taking the boat across the Mekong River at the Chiang Khong Houayxay border. To crossover to Houayxay , contact the immigration office or tour agencies at Chiang Kong.
5. BAN HAT BAI
This Thai Lue community, located 25 kilometers along the Chiang Saen -Chiang Khong Road, is noted for its beautiful hand -woven cotton fabric.
6. BAN HAT KHRAI
This is the area where plak buek, or giant freshwater catfish, weighing up to 300 kg are caught in the Mekong from April to June.
Once an outpost for the Kuomintang soldier ( 93 division), Doi Wawi is the location of Wawi Village which is one of the most renowned U-long tea plantation in Thailand. Doi Wawi is also a home to several hill tribe groups ; such as Yunnan , Karen, Lahu , Mien , Lisu and Tai Yai. A visit to Doi Wawi takes visitors to enjoy the beautiful winter flowers planted at the Highland Agricultural Station and to witness the spectacular view of Chiang rai city,sea of fog, as well as the magnificent sunset. The best time to visit Doi Wawi is during November to January , as the Thai Sakura and Mexocan Sunflower are in full bloom.
2. DOI KAT PHI
A new travelling destination of Mae Suai District , Doi Kat Phi is about 1500 meters above sea level locating at Doi Chang Mountain Range and is characterised by an overhanging cliff. This place is especially beautiful during winter when visitors can see the spectacular sea of fog over the valley below the mountain range. A four wheel drive is required to get there as the 20 kilometers driveway from Doi Lao-Li to get to the top of the mountain is quite though , but visitors will get to observe the Akha and Yao village along the way.
3. DOI CHANG
Situated at ban Doi Chang, this mountain is famous for the Pha Hua Chang or the Elephant's Head Cliff which is 1800 meters above sea level. Doi Chang is well known for being the location for Arabica coffee plantation, along the coffee roasting and grinding facilities which enable visitors to enjoy the taste of freshly brewed coffee. Apart from the hill tribe village where visitors can observe the unique way of life of the hill tribe people, Doi Chang is also the location of the Buddhist Park which features several Buddha statues and the holy pool.
4. CHIANG KHONG
Chiang Khong is a small , peaceful district on the bank of the Mekong River opposite Houayxay District Of Lao PDR. It is about 115 kilometers from the provincial seat , or approximately 55 kilometers to the east of Chiang Saen on Highway no 1129. Chiang Khong is noted as the place where Pla Buek or the giant catfish, is cultivated. the Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed Pla Buek, the largest fresh water fish in the world and fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. Sightseeing trips by boat are available to view the scenery and lifestyles along the Mekong River. Most visitors stop for a short time at Chiang Khong before taking the boat across the Mekong River at the Chiang Khong Houayxay border. To crossover to Houayxay , contact the immigration office or tour agencies at Chiang Kong.
5. BAN HAT BAI
This Thai Lue community, located 25 kilometers along the Chiang Saen -Chiang Khong Road, is noted for its beautiful hand -woven cotton fabric.
6. BAN HAT KHRAI
This is the area where plak buek, or giant freshwater catfish, weighing up to 300 kg are caught in the Mekong from April to June.
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