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Attractions:
Natural beauty
Mountains :
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 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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