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Attractions:
Natural beauty
Mountains : |
 Northern
Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains, where
working elephants are still used in forest management. This
mountainous region is home to Thailand's many colorful hilltribe
people, and trekking and river rafting enable adventurous exploration
of this beautiful area. Chiang Mai is the principal norhtern
city and is a good base from which to explore the surrounding
countryside.
 Doi
Inthanon National Park : The 1,005 - square -
kilometre park covers Thailand's highest mountain (2,565 metres).
The lovely Wachirathan, Siriphum and Mae Pan waterfalls share
the mountain with Meo and Karen hilltribe settlements. Forest
above 1,800 metres is covered with lichens and wild orchids.
 Mae Klang Waterfall
: Chiang Mai's most photographed waterfall lies some
58 kilometres west of the city at the foot of Doi Inthanon Mountain,
and provides a picturesque setting for picnics and relaxation.
Borichinda Cave : Visiting
the cave, which provides a pleasant setting for picnics, entails
a 10-minute drive and a walk of some 2 hours from the Mae Klang
Waterfall.
 Mae Ya Waterfall : This
is located 12 kilometres from Chom Thong market and is best
visited by local mini-bus.
Ob Luang Gorge :
This picturesque gorge is 88 kilometres from Chiang Mai
provincial capital, and is framed by teak forests and mountains.
National Parks :
Increasing numbers of visitors now come to Chiang Mai
in search of the natural environment preserved a famous national
parks. Famous national park in Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon,the
highest mountain in Thailand. In most cases, you will find easy
access and bungalow accommodation for overnight stays. |
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