Doi Tung
"Doi Tung" is a picturesque peak, standing 48 kilometres away from town amidst mature trees and verdant mountains, and is home to the spectacular Phra That Doi Tung or Doi Tung Pagoda. The Doi Tung Palace, a favourite residence of the late Princess Mother, bordered by a splendid selection of winter flowers, is the area's highlight. Visitors are warned to bring along cameras, to capture the alluring beauty of the garden on film.
How to get there
It is about 48 kilometres from town to Doi Tung. Turn left on Highway 1 10 at km 8 7 1 87 2 and follow Highway 1 149 for about 17 kilometres along a steep paved road.
Where to visit
Doi Tung Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden, which are famous for their scenic beauty, are located at krn 12 on Highway 1 149. Visitors are allowed to visit the ten rai garden, which offers a multitude of colourful winter flowers and is a perfect example of symmetrical landscaping. The garden is open to the public from 6.00 - 18.00 hours. Phra That Doi Tung or Doi Tung Pagoda, an ancient stupa containing holy relics, is another recommended tourist attraction. Places of interest are Alkha, Musoe, and Hoew (Chinese tribe) villages. Local crafts are also available from the market, and several breathtaking views are a must see, such as the ones from Doi Chang Moob, Doi Pah Cheeh, and Doi Pah Meeh, where the panorama stretches out far below and disappears beyond the horizon.
Doi Mae Sa - long : Chiang Rai
The "Land of blossoming sakura" was so named by tourists for the nang phya sue klong flowers, which bloom from December to February, on either side of the road to Santi Khiri Village. On the top of Doi Mae Sa long, a local market offers goods such as hilltribe clothes and delicious Yunnan fare. You can visit the Akha village and see local villagers clad in traditional dress which provide a glimpse of hilltribe life.
Where to stay - Where to eat
Many convenient hotels are located in town on Uttrakit Road, Kraisorasit Road, Chiang Rai - Thaton Road, Phaholyothin Road, and Pernavipat Road. There are also many resorts and several small hotels along Rim Kok River. Special menus, such as steamed fresh mushrooms with soyabean sauce and pork dumplings, are offered at Mae Sa-long Restaurant in Mae Sa-long Villa on Phaholyothin Road. Traditional Yunnan food is also served at the many Yunnan restaurants on Kwae Whay Road by the banks of the Kok River.
Souvenirs
Mushrooms and Chinese tea are popular souvenir items in this area, along with hilitribe crafts such as silverware, silk, and embroidered cloth made by hilltribe artisans.
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