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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
There is a saying, "If you
have not tasted the Kao Soi or visited Doi
Suthep, you have not been to Chiang Mai."
The pagoda is symbolic landmark in Chiang Mai.
It depicts the progression of Buddhism and of
Lanna Thai from past to present.
Every King of Chiang Mai has shown great
devotion in nurturing and maintaining the
essence of Buddhism. Strong belief and respect
of this temple has remained in the hearts of the
Lanna people. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is of
great importance to Chiang Mai and Lanna
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Chiang Mai Walking Street
Chiang Mai is Thailand's major centre for
quality handicrafts. Hundreds of shops all over
Chiang Mai sell hilltribe and Northern Thai
handicrafts. A Chiang Mai handicraft can either
serve as a valuable gift or be kept as a
beautiful tangible memento of your visit.
There are two main markets which have a wide
selection of Northern folk crafts, viz. Warorot
Market at the eastern end of Chang Moi Road and
the Night Bazaar on and off Chang Khlan Road.
The latter has long been a must-visit for all
visitors to Chiang Mai. |
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Doi Inthanon National Park
"The Roof of Thailand"
Doi Inthanon National Park covers the areas of
Sanpatong District, Chomthong District, Mae
Chaem District, Mae Wang District, and Toi Lor
Sub-district of Chiang Mai Province within an
approximate area of 482 square kilometers. The
National Park consists of high mountains,
including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest
mountaintop in Thailand and the source of many
rivers such as Ping River, where the Bhumipol
Dam is situated and generating the electrical
power. The National Park has beautiful natural
scenery such as waterfalls, particularly Mae Ya
Waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful
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Doi Suthep-Doi Pui
National Park
Doi Suthep, Doi Buakha and Doi Pui are the three
main peaks in the park. The highest peak, Doi
Pui, rises to 1,685 meters above mean sea
levels.There are two basic types of forest on
the mountain: Deciduous forest below about 1,000
m elevation and evergreen forest above. The
deciduous is further divided into two kinds,
deciduous dipterocarp-oak Forest in the driest
areas and mixed evergreen deciduous forest along
streams and gullies. Common species are trees of
the families Dipterocarpaceae, Fagaceae and
Magnoliaceae. Wildlife in the park includes
common muntjac, wild boar, macaque and other
small mammals. More than 300 species of birds
can be seen here. |
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Huai Nam Dang National
Park
Located on the joint border between Mae Taeng
District of Chiang Mai and Pai District of Mae
Hong Son. Total area covers 179.5 sq.kms Here
the scenery is beautiful, especially the sea of
flying mist in the morning. Many tourists like
to come and pitch tents (there is minor charges
for pitching tents), tasting the cold weather at
the top of these high mountains whilst awaiting
the dawn mists. Interesting places are Doi Kiew
Lom Viewpoint On the top of the hill, one can
enjoy a panoramic scenery, stretching up to Doi
Luang Chiang Dao. The view is very beautiful,
especially in the morning, when the flying mist
fills the whole valley, revealing just a sharp
top of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Be there and
imagine how beautiful it would be. |
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Doi Ang Khang National
Park
Famous for its cool climate all year round,
visitors can explore the Royal Angkhang Station
Project and visit hill tribe villages to learn
more about their daily life. To get there, take
Highway No. 107 (Chiang Mai-Fang), turn left at
an intersection around Km. 137 (Mae Kha Market)
and proceed for another 25 kilometers to Doi Ang
Khang. As the route is filled with steep
s-curves, an experienced driver and vehicles in
good condition is required. The local truck
(song taew) from Mae Kha Market offers chartered
service to the mountain. |
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Wat Phra Sing
This temple contains supreme examples of Lanna
art. A chedi was first built by King Pha Yu
(r.1337-55) to house the bones of his father
King Kam Fu (r.1328- 37).
The recently restored Viharn Lai Kham is a
classic example of a Lanna style viharn and was
built to house the Phra Sihing image enthroned
inside. Lai Kham refers to the elegant gold
tracery used for decoration. The front of the
building is in three tiers. The portico has
finely carved gables as well as an ornate stucco
sum above the main doors. On the inner walls of
the Viharn Lai Kham are some murals originally
commissioned by Chao Thammalangka. These are
famous for their period style and the detail
depicting earthy northern Thai scenes and the
ways of the Burmese Court. |
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Queen Sirikit Botanical
Garden
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG), or formerly
known as Mae Sa Botanic Garden, is the first
botanical garden of the country at international
standards for there are scientific basis and
purposes for the collections, and the provision
of botanical education and research. In 1994,
the BGO received the honor from HM the Queen to
grant a royal permission to name this northern
botanic garden after Her Majesty ‘s name as
“Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden”.
The main objectives of the Garden are to serve
as a center of Thai flora for botanical study
and research, to render services concerning
biodiversity and environmental conservation, as
well as to provide an aesthetic place for the
general public. |
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