Doi Chiang Dao

Doi Chiang Dao. One of Thailand’s most impressive mountains, lies in the Doi Chiang Dao Wildlife Reserve. To get there, follow route 107 from Chiang Mai to Fang then turn off to the left after 77 kilometres and drive to Chiang Dao Cave. Villagers there act as guides and can be hired as porters for the long, hard climb through the dense forest to the remote mountaintop.

Pa Pae Hot Springs

Pa Pae Hot Springs in Mae Taeng district is the largest hot springs in Thailand with the main geyser shooting up to 4 metres in the air. There is an intense smell of sulfur in the vicinity of the spring as the surrounding dense forest cuts down the strength of the wind. To get there, turn left from the Chiang Mai – Fang road at Mae Malai intersection, and proceed on Mae Malai – Pai road (route 1095) for 44 kilometres. Make a right walk of about 500 metres leads to this impressive spring. It is best to visit the site during the dry season