Chiang Dao

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Introducing Chiang Dao

Best known for its cave complex, Chiang Dao is also a good base to explore the trekking and bird-watching opportunities of Doi Chiang Dao. The area surrounding Chiang Dao town is scenic and largely unspoiled. From the summit of Doi Chiang Dao (also called Doi Luang; 2195m), allegedly Thailand’s highest limestone mountain, there are spectacular views.

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There is a market every day at the northern end on the main street through Chiang Dao. It is worth coming into town to see the colourful Tuesday morning market (7am-12am), when hill tribes come to sell their wares. Most accommodation is in the vicinity of Tham Chiang Dao, 5km west of town. There is an ATM machine at the 7-Eleven near the bus stop for Fang.

From the main four-way junction at Chiang Dao, those with their own wheels – preferably a mountain bike, motorcycle or truck – can head east to visit Lahu, Lisu and Akha villages, which are all within 15km. Roughly 13.5km east from Rte 107 is the Lisu village of Lisu Huay Ko, where rustic accommodation is available.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Northern Thailand Motorbike Trip - Help Needed!

    by dominic77 29 August 2011

    +Side-trip up to Doi Angkhang+ I agree. You could take a much more scenic (and longer) route to Fang by turning left at the main intersec…
  2. losing_touch avatar
    Northern Thailand Motorbike Trip - Help Needed!

    by losing_touch 28 August 2011

    I have some time in October to make a trip to Northern Thailand. I am going to do a motorbike trip to places I haven't been. What would…
  3. Captain_Bob avatar
    RE: Thailand in November

    by Captain_Bob 22 June 2011

    Agree with flying directly up to Chiang Mai (book online AirAsia.com) and leave Bangkok for the end. Typically ideal weather in the north…

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