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Wat Pantao temple-Chiang mai

Wat Pantao temple, Chiang mai province

Though the word "TAO" means stove but "WAT PANTAO" doesn’t have thousand of stoves. The world "PANTAO" is local dialect, "HORKHUM LUANG" is over hundred years old. It is considered the outstanding architecture that has all the uniqueness of northern region construction.

Doi Inthanon National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park

source: http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style1/default.asp?npid=1&lg=2

The geographical features of the National Park consists of high mountains, including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand (2,565 meters above the sea level), followed by Doi Huamodluang (2,330 meters above the sea level). Doi Inthanon is the source of many rivers including Mae Klang, Mae Pakong, Mae Pon, Mae Hoi, Mae Ya, Mae Chaem, Mae Khan, and being part of Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power.

The forest in the park is one of the country’s very significance and valuable heritage. Forests include Moist Evergreen Forest, Pine forest and Mixed Deciduous Forest, worth in economic like teak and mountain pine. Dipterocarp spp. Xylia xylocarpa, Pterocarpus, macrocapus Terminalia sp. and Lagerstroemia sp. to name a few. In addition to these, there are many beautiful flowers including vanda orchid, phycastylis and rhododendron. Sphagnum Moss and osmanda fern are found at higher levels in the park. fifty years ago, the mountain peaks were home of hill tribe people. The biggest village was Ban Khun Klang, whose agriculture method was often destructive to the forest ecosystem. Currently the several Royal Projects, assists the villagers in growing cold-climate fruit such as strawberries, grapes and apples as well as flowers. The number of wild animals in the park is decreasing the encroachment. The animals are hunted and their habitats are destroyed for agriculture. The remaining animals include serpent, gibbons, tigers, deer, wild boars, Siamese hares and Red Jungle fowls.

Because of its broad altitudinal range and the cool climate of its upper reaches, the park supports the largest number of bird species of any site in Thailand. The Center for Wildlife Research at Mahidol University records a present total of 362 species and expects addition many at the summit are migrants from northern Asia. Species restricted to Doi Inthanon are Ashy-throated Warbler and an endemic race of the Green-tailed Sunbird; the park is the only site where the Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush and the Yellow-bellied Flower pecker are known to over summer and probably breed.

Contact Address
Doi Inthanon National Park
119 Ban-Luang Amphur Chom Thong Chiang Mai Thailand 50160
Tel. 0 5328 6730, 0 5328 6728 Fax 0 5328 6728 E-mail inthanon_np@hotmail.com

How to go?
By Car

From Chiang Mai, take route 108 towards Chomthong. At km.57 (1 kilometer before arrive to Amphur Chomthong) take a right on route 1009 (Chomthong-Doi Inthanon Road). At km.31 of this road is the Park Headquater.

  Doi Inthanon National Park Map

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Angkhang Nature Resort

Angkhang Nature Resort

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Number of rooms: 74

Location: Mae Rim

Address: 1/1 Moo 5, Baan Kum,Mae Ngon,Aumphur Fang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Angkhang Nature Resort Chiang Mai Info

Angkhang Nature Resort Chiang Mai is a comfortable first-class property that nestles close to the Myanmar border. Angkhang Nature Resort offers 74 superior rooms; each is furnished in teak wood, and decorated with local Thai fabrics. The outdoor terrace of Angkhang Nature Resort’s Camellia Restaurant is a wonderful place to sit and watch the sunset. Indoor seating is also available for those evenings when it gets a little chilly. Angkhang Nature Resort Chiang Mai is the ideal getaway for nature lovers. Guests who want to explore the area may spend their time mountain-biking, hiking, mule-riding and bird-watching. For your reservations at Angkhang Nature Resort Chiang Mai, please select the dates of your stay and complete our secure online booking form.

Nestled in the midst of a picturesque mountainous countryside in cool climate, Angkhang Nature Resort offers relaxed comfort, for a perfect getaway or honeymoon.

This resort has well-equipped guest rooms and suites, with mountain or garden views. The Camellia Restaurant provides great dining options, with delicious Thai and international cuisine. There is also a range of activities to enjoy, such as mountain-biking, hiking, mule-riding and bird-watching.

Developed as part of the Royal Angkhang Research Station, under the Royal Project Foundation, Angkhang Nature Resort is situated at a comfortable and scenic three-hour drive from Chiang Mai city centre.

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Muang Gudi Lodge
Proud Phu Fah Hotel
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge Resort
Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort
Jirung Health Village
The Imperial Chiang Mai Resort, Spa & Sports Club
Botanic Resort
Four Seasons Resort

The Peak adventure tours

The Peak adventure tours

“The Peak” adventure tours was the brainchild of your host Pichai in 1999 as a means of satisfying and sharing his love of outdoor adventure. “Our greatest pride now and always, is: ”our team“ made up of the finest & most experienced adventurers in the north. The Efforts of “Our team” are to some extent self-serving: We are compelled to place Chiangmai as the hub of outdoor adventure for all of South east asia.>
This goal can only be achieved thru customer satisfaction, which makes “You an important member of our Team”
The most important member of “our team” is the village and the villagers. “The Peak” as a company has no business but sharing the natural beauty and excitment provided by nature and it’s “caretaker…… the Village.”
All of our staff is hired from the local village and trained by “The Peak” . Our tour group activities are geared around generating income and intangible benefit to these “caretakers of nature.”
Beyond the direct benefit to the village, The safety and rescue training provided to individuals will benefit the village as a whole.
In each case and for each trip we endeaver to leave our sites, cleaner, safer and more pristine than prior to our arriving as an unintended reward for these efforts, we were recognized as the “Best in our field” by the “ Tourisim authorities of Thailand” (TAT) for 2008. รางวัล “รายการนำเที่ยวยอดเยี่ยม” Voted # 1 “Inbound tour program” By “Tourism Authority of Thailand”