Huai Nam Dung Doi Chang
Comprising several steep mountains and covering some 1 12,187.5 rai of land, Huai Nam Doing Doi Chang National Park bridges Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. Doi Chang, the highest peak in this area, is the source of many large streams.
How to get there
From town, follow Highway 107 to Mae Malai Market and turn left. From there, continue down the Highway 1095 Mae Malai-Pye route, turning left at km 65-66, and follow the dirt road for another 6 kilometres to the park entrance.
Where to visit - When to visit
Doi Kew Lorn Lookout is the most popular view in Huai Nam Dung, where the unforgettable sight of the sun rising through a sea of mist is well worth the pre-dawn trek to the top. To the north of Huai Nam Dung, Doi Chang Lookout offers a magnificent panoramic view over a diverse geography of large and small hills. Nearby, Huai Nam Dung is a powerful 50metre high, 1 0-metre wide waterfall composed of four separate levels. The waters of Mae Yen Waterfall, not far away, cascade over its high cliffs year-round. To the northwest of Mae Hee Sub-district, in the middle of Mae Pye Forest, the hot springs of Pong Ron is another popular spot. Around the dirt road intersection leading to Mae Ping Village, steam rising from the springs surrounds the lush teak wood forest, creating a magical atmosphere. Tents are required to spend a night in the park, as accommodation is not provided.
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