Mae Fang National Park

Mae Fang National Park, located in Amphur Mae Eye, Amphur Fang, Amphur Chai Prakarn of Chiang Mai Province, consists of complicated geography which is a part of a watershed called Dan Lao Mountain Range. It is the productive forest which not only has a great number of plants and animals but also beautiful natures, for examples, Huai Bond Cave, Hot-mineral Water Pond, Hot Spring and Mae Jai Stream. It is an importantly traveling place of Chiangmai Province. Traveler can take convenient ways to get there. It is 524 square kilometers, and has been declared a national park since September 4, 2000.

Fang Hot Spring

There are many hot-mineral water ponds in the about-10-rai area (16,000 squares meters). The water is hot-mineral about 90-130 degrees Celsius because of the hot condition from underground. The largest pond has hot steam rising 40-50 meters above the ground. There are many travelers come to recreate in this area, for example, sauna and taking a bath on mineral water. It locates in the same area of Mae Fang National Park Office.

Huai Mae Jai

Huai Mae Jai is a stream, which has clean water all the year round and also been appropriate for recreation, located about 300 meters from Hot-mineral Water Pond.

Huai Bon Cave

Huai Bon Cave is a big cave, 20-30 meters wide, which consists of many wonderful stalagmites and stalactites. There are two entrances distant 150 meters from each other, no dangerous areas for traveler, and also many small caves, about 10, nearby. It locates 12 km. from Fang District. Traveler can go on foot 4 km. from Hot-mineral Water Pond.

Pong Nam Dang Waterfall

Pong Nam Dang Waterfall, which is beautiful, and has water fall all the year round, locates in the same area of Mae Fang National Park Management Office (Mor For 3) Mae Soonnoi Village, Mae Soon Sub-district, Fang District.

Huai Hean Waterfall

Huai Hean Waterfall locates in north of Huai Hean Stream, and three kilometers from Huai Bon Cave. It is a big waterfall which consists of seven levels.

Na Ma Aun Waterfall

Na Ma Aun Waterfall locates in the middle of a dense forest in Mae Sao Sub-district, Mae Eye District. It is a big waterfall which consists of three big levels. All of the waterfalls are the same-that is, there are water flows all the year round and great number of productive nature, all of which enable moss and fern derive from the rock and boulder along the streams.

Doi Pha Hhom Bhog

Doi Pha Hhom bhog, the second highest mountain in Thailand, is about 2,285 meters above sea level. Lying at the top of the mountain is a plain area which causes by geological condition; there have thin layer of soil and stratum of granite lays underground, and heavy blowing wind all the year round. From that place, traveler can see wonderful sceneries such as Fog Sea and the road on the ridges of mountains along with Thai-Burmese border. The road is constructed in accordance with adding national security between the two countries. The forest is rainforest and the source of water so that makes the place have the best natural environment and different kind of biological organism, for examples, there are rare species of plants and animals such as Impatiens jurpioides T. Shimizu, Imperial Butterfly, and Kaiser Butterfly.

Tard Mok Waterfall

Tard Mok Waterfall locates four kilometers from Mae Eye District, close to tarmac road. The beautiful scenery of the waterfall consists of glassy vapor spreading all over the cliff look like covered by fog.

Khun Khan National Park

Khun Khan National Park is situated in an approximate area of 240 square kilometers or 150,000 rai, covering the areas of Pa Sa-merng National Conserved Forest and Mae-Chaem Forest in Sub-District Mae-sarb, Sub-District Bor-kaew, Sub-District Sa-merng Nua, Sub-District Sa-merng Tai of Sa-merng Tai District, and Sub-District Ban Chan, Sub-District Mae Na-jarn of Mae-Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province.

The geographical features of the National Park consist of high mountains (500-1,708 meters above the medium sea level). Doi Pung-kia is the highest mountaintop (1,708 meters above the medium sea level), which is the source of Mae-khan River and Mae-Chaem River flowing into the Ping River.

Pha Sa-merng Km.24-25 Viewpoint

The sightseeing spot is located on the side of Sa-merng - Mae-rim Road (km24-km25) in Sub-District Sa-merng Tai of Sa-merng District, Chiang Mai.

Luang Mae Sab Cave

Mae-sab cave is a medium-sized 2-step cave (approximately 150 meters deep), situated at Baan Mae-sab, Sub-District Sa-merng, Sa-merng District, Chiang Mai. And there are stalagmites, stalactites, and stone benches inside the cave.

Huai Tad Waterfall

Huai Tad Waterfall is a medium-sized 2-step waterfall (10 meters and 30 meters high) with the flowing water throughout the year, situated at Ban Khun Sab-tai, Sub-District Mae-sab, Sa-merng District, Chiang Mai Province.

Huai Mae Na-pur Waterfall

Huai Mae Na-pur Waterfall is a medium-sized 7-step waterfall (5-15 meters high) with the flowing water throughout the year, situated at Ban Om-long, Sub-District Mae-sab, Sa-merng District, Chiang Mai Province.

Pha Mae Chaem Km.36-55 Viewpoint

The sightseeing spots are located on both sides of Sa-merng Watjan Road (km36-km55), extending on the mountain ridge, which separates Sa-merng District and Mae-Chaem District.

Pha Sam-na

Pha Sam-na is a 3-side cliff on a mountaintop (1,253 meters above the sea level) inhabited by flocks of goral. Pha Sam-na is situated at Baan Sob Pha-luang, Sub-District Mae-najorn of Mae-Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province.

Huai Nam Dang National Park

It was formerly know as an area of Doi Sam Muen highland development project which was initited by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hilltribe people. As this area is filled with attractive natural condition and virginal forests provided vital watersheds, Huai Nam Dang was declared the 81st national park of Thailand by the Royal Forest Department on 14 August 1995.

Huai Nam Dang National Park covers four districts : Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, and Wiang Haeng in Chiang Mai province including Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, covering an area of approximately 1,247 square kilometres. Later on it was designated as the National Park for commemorating 100th year establishment of the Royal Forest Department and also for the celebration of His Majesty the King's 50th year on the throne.

Huai Nam Dang National Park is situated on top of the ridge of hills and the same range as Chiang Dao mountain range. The highest peak-Doi Chang peak (at 1,962 metres above sea level) is the vital source of important streams which flow into the Pai river, Ping river, and Taeng river.

Doi Gew Lom Viewpoint

Doi Gew Lom Viewpoint this viewpoint is well-know among Thai and foreign visitors who come here to see a spectacular sea of mist collects in the valley as well as various types of colourful flowers. Beside, this place situates Silver Orchids Palace, the palace of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. Moreover, there are two nature trails: Ueang Ngoen Nature Trail and Chom Doi Nature Trail. Each trail covers a distance of approximately 1.5 kilometers.

Doi Chang Viewpoint

Doi Chang Viewpoint this highest viewpoint offers delightful view of orchid hanging from trees branch or trees top. This place deserves to be a source for nature study. It is in the north of Doi Gew Lom Viewpoint.

Huai Nam Dang Waterfall

Huai Nam Dang Waterfall has 4 levels, surrounded by moisten plants of evergreen forest and marvelous rocks. This spectacular waterfall is located in the area of Huai Nam Dang village, Amphur Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai province.

Mae Yen Waterfall

Mae Yen Waterfall this large and lovely waterfall is about 30-40 meters high and has 2 levels. It locates in Tambol Mae Hee, Amphur Pai, Chiang Mai province.

Lam Nam Mae Taeng

Lam Nam Mae Taeng The bank of Mae Taeng river are surrounded by evergreen forest with plenty of plants birds. White-water rafting along this current can be an enriching and exciting experience not easily forgotten. The trip start from Pong Duead Hot Spring through the short route of trekking tour to Ban Pang Pa Kha (7 km.) or Ban Pa Khao Lam (9 km.). The rafting take about 3-4 hours and ends at Ban Sop Kai.

Tha Pai Hot Well

Tha Pai Hot Well the boiling water bubbles from the well. Its heat is about 80 degrees Celsius. This boiling water gathers and becoming a vast hot current with clouds of stream all over the area. The Pai Hot Well located about 30 kilometers from the park Headquarters. It is in Tambol Mae Hee, Amphur Pai Mae Hong Son province.

Pong Duead Hot Spring

Pong Duead Hot Spring there are 3-4 big hot spring and some small and scattering all over the area. Here water erupts from geysers in a small stream, creating clouds of stream in the woodland. Sometimes, the hot water erupts as high as 2 meters. The temperature of water is about 90-99 degrees Celsius. There is a nature trail, Pong Duead Nature Trail, which covers a distance of 1,550 meters. (call 0 5322 9636 for more detail)

Mae Lad Waterfall

It's beautiful waterfall with about 40-50 meters height, located in Tambon Muang Hang, Muang Hang District, Cheing Mai Province.

Mae Had Waterfall

It's 40-50 meters height waterfall consisted of 4 floors, located in Tambon Maung Hang, Veing Hang District, Cheing Mai Province .

Doi Wiang Pha National Park

Doi Wiang Pha is to be announced as a national park covering the areas of Mae Fang National Conserved Forest in Tambol Sridongyen, Tambol Maetalob, Chaiprakarn District, Tambol Mae Kha, Tambol Mae Kha, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, and the left side of Mae Lao National Conserved Forest in Tambol Pa Daed, Tambol Srithoi, Tambol Thakor of Chiang Rai Province within an approximate area of 583 square kilometers or 364,375 rai.

The geographical features of the National Park consist of high mountains, extending northwards, which are regarded as the boundary between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Doi Wiang Pha is the highest mountain of the National Park, at the altitude of 1,834 meters above the medium sea level. Most of the areas are water-source forests for major gullies, particularly Fang River and branches of Lao River such as Mae Fangluang Gully, Mae Fangnoi Gully, Yangmin River, etc.

Huai Sai Khao Waterfall

Huai Sai Khao Waterfall is a 3-step, small-sized waterfall, originated from Sai Khao Gulley. The Waterfall is situated approximately 300 meters away from the National Park's office. In summer, the Waterfall rather dries up.

Doi Wiang Pha Waterfall

Doi Wiang Pha Waterfall is approximately 18 meters high, originated from Maetalob Gulley and situated approximately 8 kilometers away from the National Park's office.

Mae Fangluang Waterfall

Mae Fangluang Waterfall is approximately 10 meters high, situated approximately 10 kilometers away from the National Park's Protection Unit No. Vor.Phor.1 (Hua Fai).

Doi Wiang Pha Sightseeing Spot

Tourists may experience the natural charms of mountain ranges at dawn and in the twilight. In winter, the weather is coal and foggy in the morning. The sightseeing spot is situated approximately 30 kilometers away from the National Park's Protection Unit No. Vor.Phor.1 (Hua Fai).