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Amphoe Chiang Dao District
Doi Luang Chiang Dao
Doi Luang Chiang Dao is a limestone mountain in the Chiang Dao Wildlife Reserve
area, Amphoe Chiang Dao. This cone-shaped mountain is 2,195 metres from sea
level, which makes it the third highest mountain in Thailand after Doi Inthanon
and Doi Pha Hom Pok. Narrow plains on top of the mountain overlook spectacular
views that include a sea of fog on the Amphoe Chiang Dao side, Doi Sam Phi Nong,
the Chiang Dao mountain range, and the far end of Doi Inthanon. The peak
is cool and windy. It is full of rare highland flowers, birds, and butterflies.
Visiting Doi Chiang Dao needs an approval letter from the Director of Wildlife
Reserve Division, Royal Forest Department. Travel must be arranged at least
2 weeks in advance. Contact tel. 0 2561 2947 for more information.
How to get there: The peak is accessible on foot. At Chiang Dao cave, guides,
porters, and chartered transfers to the starting point of the trail are available.
Rented local truck costs around 900 baht and, a porter is 300 baht per person.
There are no tourist facilities on Chiang Dao Mountain. Visitors must bring
their own sleeping bags, food, and water.
Descending the mountain is possible on the trail near Ban Tham, which is located
near Chiang Dao cave. The trail is rather steep; nevertheless, it could shorten
the walking distance upon descending. It is quite difficult to climb up.
Huai Luek Royal Project Development Centre
Location: Ban Huai Luek, Bueng Khong sub-district, Chiang Dao District, Chiang
Mai Tel. 0 5345 1116 Fax. 0 5322 9635
The center serves as a demonstrative development model for the hill tribe people
based on the philosophy of promoting proper agricultural technology to hill
tribe farmers. The site is open for the public to explore pilot plots of vegetables,
flowers, fruits, Hmongs plantation and the Poi River. In addition, the Royal
Project Foundation has its own shop selling daily fresh produce. Tours complete
with a lecturer can be arranged in advance and advanced reservation is recommended
for group visits. Toilets and parking areas are also available.
King Naresuan Stupa
Located at Mueang Ngai Village. The locals built the stupa to mark the stay
of King Naresuan the Great before he led his troop to invade Angwa in Myanmar
in 1604.
Chiang Dao Cave (Tham Chiang Dao)
Tham Chiang Dao is a charming cave located in Amphoe Chiang Dao. It is situated
72 kilometres from Chiang Mai town, turn left at the entrance route and proceed
for 5 kilometres on an asphalt road. Convenient parking is available. Climb
a staircase with a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors
with various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave.
Touring in and around Tham Chiang Dao with a local guide is possible by contacting
local guides in front of the cave. A service fee is charged.
