Oob Luang
Along the banks of the Jam River, Oob Luang's towering cliffs drop down to the strong currents of the Pu Pa Hin Straits. A lush forest atop the cliffs provides shade year-round, and the bridge spanning the Khao Khad Channel offers a stunning view. Oob Luang National Park is also an important site of prehistorical archaeological research.
How to get there
From town, follow Highway 108 on the HodMae Sarieng Route for about 105 kilometres to the park entrance. Between Hod and Cob Luang, the asphalt road runs alongside the Mae Jam River, and drivers should take caution, particularly over the rainy season.
Where to stay - Where to eat
In town, luxurious accomodation can be found along the super highway, while several midrange hotels are located on Huay Kaew and Chang Klan Roads. Excellent steaks are prepared at restaurants on Suthep Road. For local, spicy fare, try Chiang Mai-Lampang Lertrod Restaurant on Raj Makkara Road. Delicious northern seafood dishes are on offer at Nang Nuan Restaurant on Ko Klang Road.
Where to visit
The pine tree forests of Suan Son Bo Kaew on Highway 108 Hod-Mae Sarieng make for a peaceful retreat. Pa Wing Choo, a picturesque cliff overhanging the Ping River at km 19 on the Hod-Doy Tao Route, provided the setting for a popular romance novel.
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