Chiang Mai - Big city in North Thailand

Chiang Mai Province

Chiang Mai is province in northern region Thailand which located 700 kilometers away from Bangkok. Chiang Mai is one of Asia’s most attractive tourist destinations. The city famous for it's a 700 years old historic city and rich with natural resources of mountains. The city plan is a tidy square surrounded by a moat with traces of fortification include four main gates to access to the old town.

Chiang Mai surrounded by mountain ranges makes the province height 310 meters above sea level. Most geograpgy of the province is comprise of jungles and high mountains with waterfalls and several national park. For the weather in the ciy is warm and on the mountain is cold all of the year.

Transport to Chiang Mai has several way to go. The city has an international airport, railway road and bus termonal but i'm not recommend for drive your car to the province cause complicated route on mountain.

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Some popular tourist destinations in Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon - Thailand’s highest mountain with excited sceny.

Chiang Mai Zoo - A large zoo contains Asian and African mammals include Lin Hui and Chuang-Chuang panda from China.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - The night market contains food, restaurants, shop etc.

Mok Fa Waterfall - Amazing waterfall with several tree and flower species.

Ang Khang Royal Project - The station for conducting test temperate plants to be grown in Thailand.

Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park - Home of more than 300 bird species and 2,000 species of ferns and flowering plants.

Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden - International botanical garden.

Chiang Mai Walking Street - Include Wualai Walking Street and Tha Pae Walking Street it's local foods and Thai traditional performances.

Hot Springs - Famous hot springs in Chiang Mai like Fang Hot Springs and San Kamphaeng Hot Springs.

Old Temple - Cause the city is 700 years old city make the city has many old temple like Wat Phra Sing, Wat Prasat, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Gate Museum and many other.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

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Chiang Rai - Mountain with the natural scenery

Chiang Rai Province

Chiang Rai is the northernmost province in Thailand which located at the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge, about 785 kilometers north from Bangkok. The province has an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level. The geography in province is highland with mountainous terrain in the west of province.

The most popular attraction in province is a graceful natural scenery at the mountain, the antiquities for collectors and a good weather all of year.

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Some Attraction in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun - The beautiful white temple was built in superb architecture.

Phu Chi Fa - The hill has several colorful flower and a good temperature with beautiful sceny.

Doi Pha Tang - Graceful scene for river and sea of mist all of the year.

Doi Mae Salong - An enchanting scenery and a peaceful atmosphere.

Golden Triangle - The border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on Mekong River .

Khun Chae National Park - Place for camping and enjoy many activities.

Reference

The official web site of Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Mae Hong Son - one of best holidays in thailand

Mae Hong Son or Mae Hong Sorn (The Mist Town)

One of province located in Northern Thailand, which has an area about 13, 900 square kilometers and lowest Population density in Thailand. Mae Hong Sorn was called "three mists town" cause the terrain of province was surrounded by high mountain ranges and covered with mist all of the year. This terrain make Mae Hong Son be one of imagine destination which attract many tourists with wonderful natural scenery every year. The west and north coast of province border Myanmar.

Attraction in Mae Hong Son

Pai - Pai is one of district in Mae Hong Son, which attract many local tourist in present day.

Tham Lot - Tham Lot is a huge cave system, located some 77 kilometres from town.

Tha Pai Hot Spring - This is another attraction in the area of Huai Nam Dang National Park.

Mae Surin Waterfall - A large waterfall falls eighty meters down below.

Salaween National Park - Covering a forested area of 721 square kilometers.

Morning Market - This maeket, visitors can see people lifestyle and buy various local food.

Bua Tong (wild sunflowers) Fields at Doi Mae U-kho - blooms during November painting the entire hilly area of Doi Mae U-kho.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Phetchabun - Northern Thailand Travel

Phetchabun Province - Fresh Weather in Thailand

Phetchabun Province is one of the northern provinces of Thailand, which located 346 kilometres north from Bangkok. Phetchabun Province located between the northern and the central region, The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors.

Because of the fruitful natural resources of land, Phetchabun has always been an agriculturally productive area. The name of the province refer to the town of crops and foods. Phetchabun province has many local and national tourism who love a fresh air and charm nature.

Tourist attraction in Phetchabun Province

Khao Kho - The most engaging national park of Phetchabun Province is Khao Kho National Park.

Nam Nao National Park - Nam Nao Park is good place where tourist can see about plants, wild animals life and other activities.

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park - Phu Hin Rong Kla is famous destination located between Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.

Si Thep Historical Park - Si Thep is an ancient town where many architectural structures still remain indicative of its past prosperity during the 11th-18th Buddhist Centuries.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Travel Thailand to Lampang

Lampang Province

The old name of Lampang is Khelang Nakhon which located in the northen of Thailand. Lampang has famous for its Horse drawn Carriages. Horse drawn Carriages to compare with emblem of Lampang. Lampang is rich in archaeological apparent reflecting ancient civilisations of Lanna.

Example Interesting in Lampang

Phra That Chom Ping Temple - Phra That Chom Ping Temple located 14 kilometres from Koh Kar district office. Its unique feature is the reflections in natural colors of Chedi which appear on the floor within the dark interior of the ordination hall.

Phra That Lampang Luang Temple - Phra That Lampang Luang Temple located in Koh Kar district about 20 kilometres from southwest of town. The pattern of temple building is Lanna architectural with golden Chedi and a bronze Buddha statue.

Tham Pha Thai National Park - This National Park located between Mueang district and Ngao district. Inside the Tham Pha Thai (Pha Thai Cave) has stalactite and stalagmites.

Chae Son National Park - The best place for relaxation in Lampang which is located in Mueang Pan district area. There are a 73-Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain and facilities for health purpose.

Horse drawn Carriages - Horse drawn Carriages use for transport in Lampang which only Lampang province in Thailand also use The Carriage. Visitors can hire such vehicles to tour places such as markets, traditional houses along the river bank and the numerous temples in town.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Khao Kho Thailand National Park

Khao Kho


Khao Kho is a district of Phetchabun Province in northern Thailand. Khao Kho is made up of mountain ranges to northwest of town. A good condition on the mountain attact visitors who like to camping but it's very cold on November to February. Scenery on Khao Kho is so beautiful all of year. If you like to see good view on mountain Kao Kho is the best one you shoudn't miss. There are many interesting on Khao Kho ex. Jeen Hor Monument, Weapons Museum and Khao Kho National Park.


Khao Kho National Park


The most engaging national park of Phetchabun Province is Khao Kho National Park. To go there take time about 1 hour northwest of Phetchabun Province. Old History of Khao Kho between 1965-1984, this mountainous area was the battle field of the Thai communist party and the Royal Thai Army.







How to get there

By bus : From Bangkok there is bus to Phetchabun and from Phetchabun there is a bus go to Khao Kho


By car : Take highway No.1 from Bangkok to Saraburi province and then Highway No.21 to Phetchabun

From the town of Phetchabun, take Highway 21, to the kilometer marker 236, then turn left to Highway 2258 and turn right to Highway 2196 to Khao Kho.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Doi Inthanon one of Thailand National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park (The Roof of Thailand)

Doi Inthanon National Park is the highest mountaintop in Thailand,which is 2,565 meters above sea level. Doi Inthanon located in Chiang Mai Province. Mountain range gave source to the main tributaries of the Ping river and formed many nice-looking waterfalls. Best period for viewing the waterfalls is May -November but best period for viewing wild flowers is December -February and for birdswatching is November - March.

Example Attractions in Doi Inthanon

Mae Klang Waterfall - its easy to go, located 8 kilometres from Highway and a a 100-metre one-level waterfall. Visitors come to amping, picnic, swiming, relax etc.

Mae Ya Waterfall - Mae Ya River flow more than 250 meters at this point. Water flow from cliff onto rock in a lower reservoir. It is located 14 kilometres from Highway and then take a 200-metre walk.

Bori Chinda Cave - located near Namtok Mae Klang. Inside cave has stalactite and stalagmite.

Wachirathan Waterfall - located short route Highway. It's large waterfall and beautiful enviroment.

Birdwatching Information Centre - The center of information exchange for birdwatchers.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/