Things to do in Fang & Tha Ton
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Wat Tha Ton
In Tha Ton, this temple climbs up the side of a wooded hill. There are nine different levels punctuated by shrines, Buddha statues and a chedi. Each level affords stunning views of the mountainous valley towards Myanmar (Burma) and the plains of Tha Ton. From the base to the ninth level, it is about 3km or a 30-minute walk. The short walk to the first level has a statue of Kuan Yin, the Chinese goddess of compassion; the international liaison monk has his office here too. There's also a herbal medical centre with traditional massage, acupuncture and public saunas.
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Doi Pha Hompok National Park
This Park has a hot springs complex bòr nám rórn (bor náam hórn in northern Thai) that lies about 10km west of Fang at Ban Meuang Chom, near the agricultural station, off Rte 107 at the end of Rte 5054 (the park is sometimes referred to as Doi Fang or Mae Fang National Park). On weekends there are frequent sŏrng·tăa·ou carrying Thai picnickers from Fang to the hot springs. Also around mid-day, tour groups from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai crowd the pools.
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Thai/Chinese Restaurants
Most of the top-end hotels have riverside restaurants. There is a row of basic Thai/Chinese restaurants by the boat dock, and the Coffee Cup – a funky looking place that sells good breakfasts and sandwiches, as well as iced and hot coffee and tea.
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