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Natural beauty
Mountains :
 Northern
Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains, where working
elephants are still used in forest management. This mountainous region is
home to Thailand's many colorful hill tribe people, and trekking and river
rafting enable adventurous exploration of this beautiful area. Chiang Mai is
the principal northern city and is a good base from which to explor e the
surrounding countryside.
Doi
Inthanon National Park : The 1,005 - square - kilometer park
covers Thailand's highest mountain (2,565 meters). The lovely Wachirathan,
Siriphum and Mae Pan waterfalls share the mountain with Meo and Karen
hill tribe settlements. Forest above 1,800 meters is covered with lichens and
wild orchids.
 Mae
Klang Waterfall : Chiang Mai's most photographed waterfall lies some
58 kilometres west of the city at the foot of Doi Inthanon Mountain, and
provides a picturesque settin g for picnics and relaxation.
Borichinda Cave : Visiting the
cave, which provides a pleasant setting for picnics, entails a 10-minute
drive and a walk of some 2 hours from the Mae Klang Waterfall.
Mae
Ya Waterfall : This is located 12 kilometres from Chom Thong market
and is best visited by local mini-bus.
Ob Luang Gorge : This picturesque
gorge is 88 kilometres from Chiang Mai provincial capital, and is framed by
teak forests and mountains.
National Parks : Increasing numbers of
visitors now come to Chiang Mai in search of the natural environment
preserved at famous national parks. Most famous national park in Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand. In most cases, you will find easy
access and bungalow accommodation for overnight stays.
Local Culture
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