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Nature & Wildlife
Doi Tung & Mae Fah Luang Garden
Doi Tung has become one of the best known and most popular tourist destinations in north Thailand. Visitors are attracted by the lush green forests, the spectacular colorful array of flowers in the gardens, the beautiful views, calm and peaceful atmosphere, and fresh air. The ethnic minority communities of Doi Tung, with their traditional ways of life, customs, and dress, are an additional attraction. More important, visitors can witness directly the practical application of the development philosophy of the Princess Mother and her son, HM King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, through the implementation of Sustainable Alternative Livelihood Development: practical and sustainable ways to solve the social, economic and environmental problems that the people of Doi Tung had faced. The Doi Tung Development Project shares this experience and knowledge through study tours, so individual visitors or groups involved in development can see what is possible and are encouraged to adapt and use the concepts for themselves, their family, their own societies, or at a national or even global level.
Opening Hours: 8.00 am. -16.30 pm.
Admission fee:
Doi Mae Salong
Set in the picturesque and serene hill, Doi Mae Salong was once the community of Santi Khiri, the Chinese 93rd Divisions who escaped from the political tension inBurma in 1961. Today, Doi Mae Salong has become one of the main tourist attractions in Chiang Rai, offering the succulent native Chinese cuisine, lovely houses with flowers and many plantations from fruits to coffee and tea while there are still many tribes living there. If you wish to come at the peak of the full bloom of the scenic sakuras that you enjoy while trekking, visit during December to January and there are many accommodations in small hotels and guesthouses.
Opening Hours: 8.00 am. -17.00 pm.
Admission fee:
Boon Rawd Farm/Singha Park
It is known among tourists as Boon Rawd Farm. It is the huge agriculture in Chiang Rai. It grows many fruits and vegetables such as Oolong tea, strawberry, tomato, cantaloupe etc. Therefore you can taste and buy them.
You can also do lots of activities. While the farm is open throughout the year. However, the best time for sightseeing is during winter time, from October until late January, as the sun is not too strong and the breeze is cool. During the day, it’s best to take the sightseeing car for the tour, which runs daily from 10am to 5pm and comes complete with a guide.
Opening Hours: Early morning – Midnight
Admission fee: None, THB50 farm tour for adult and THB25 for children
Choiu Fong Tea Plantation
This area is covered by fog all year and grows several distinctive types of tea such as Assum, Green, Oolong and Black Tea in the highlands at an altitude of around 1,200 meters above sea level and in a plantation area of over 1000 square meters, so it is more charming than the other park. However, there is a coffee shop which is penetrated with tea that consumers can enjoy tea of the highest quality, one that is rich in taste and aroma, and which has a pleasant lasting after taste.
Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 am. - 06:30 pm.
Admission fee: None
Rai Chern Tawan
Rai Chern Tawan Meditation Centre was founded from the wish of Venerable Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi (V. Vajiramedhi) to retreat to a solitary place. On its vast area where Dharma puzzles are arranged amidst the garden of scented floras is indeed the best classroom in nature to develop mindfulness for every visitor with the interest in Buddhist doctrines. In two auspicious occasions which mark the 2600th year of Buddhism and 750th year of Chiang Rai, this meditation centre is raised to “Mahavijjalaya of Buddhist Economics”, a Dharma university where the great truths lie.
Admission fee: None
Doi Hua Mae Kham
Doi Hua Mae Kham is the domicile of the hill tribes near the Thai-Burmese border, about three hours by road along the Mae Chan-Ban Thoet Thai-Ban Huai In route which winds along the steep mountain edges.
The inhabitants are predominantly of the Lisu tribe, with a smattering of the Akha, Hmong and Muser tribes.
Doi Hua Mae Kham is most spectacular in November when the yellow wild sunflowers are in full bloom.
Opening HoursDaily from 08:00 am. - 17:00 pm.
Admission fee: None
The Karen Elephants of Ruammit Village
Karen Ruammit village is one of tourist attraction in the city of Chiangrai for tourist who love nature, adventure and the cool of the Body River, to help relieve the summer heat and it is famous for elephants riding around hilltribes villages. The main route of elephant riding trip is to visit hill tribe villages and get back to elephants camp by wading Mae Kok River.
Opening HoursDaily from 08:00 am. - 16:00 pm.
Admission fee: THB150 per 30 minutes or THB250 per 1hour
Travel along Kok River
Mae Kok River The Kok River is one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City. Kok River flows through the town of Chiang Rai and is 130 kilometres long. Long-tailed boats and cruise can be made from town to travel along both sides of lovely sceneries. Stops can be made at hilltribal villages of the Akha or Iko, Lisu, Karen, etc. Elephant rides are also available to see the surrounding area.
Opening HoursDaily from 08:00 am. - 16:00 pm.
Admission fee: THB900 - 1,000 per one hour (Price are subject to change)
Golden Horse Temple
Golden Horse Temple Golden Horse Temple or known as in Thai "Wat Tham Pa Acha Thong" where the monks ride horses to go on their alms round in the morning. It is located in Tambon Si Kham on a remote high hill.
Phra Khruba Nueachai, the abbot, who is a former cavalryman, therefore, allows the monks and novices to use a horse as a vehicle to go on the morning alms round, which begins around 7:00 am., to the village of Si Muen Rai, covering a total distance of around 5 km.
Phu Chi Fah
Phu Chi Fah is located in the Pa Mae Ing and Pa Mae Ngao National Forest Reserve. The area is 1,200-1,628m. above sea level. Phu Chi Fah is a favoured attraction with Thai tourists, who will visit on November to January to experience the cool weather. The cool climate produces colorful flowering shrubs and the large meadow on the top provides breathtaking views of Laos. In addition, spectacular scenery can be seen from the sheer cliff of Phu Chi Fa, especially the sea of mist at sunrise. Visitors can stay overnight at Ban Rom Fa Thong and Ban Rom Fa Thai.
The mountain is a favoured attraction with Thai tourists, who will visit in droves during the months of November to January to experience the cool weather.
Opening Hours: Daily from 08:00 am. - 17:00 pm.
Admission fee: None