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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Chiang Dao?
What to do and see in Chiang Dao
In Chiang Dao, in the city, apart from the Tuesday market, there is nothing to see but a few kilometers around, you can find several interesting places starting with the Wat Tham Chiang Dao, the temple of the Chiang Dao caves, a must visit place when you come here. Climbing up Doi Chiang Dao mountain is also interesting especially for the view at the top but be careful, do not go alone. You also have to get an approval from the Wildlife Conservation Office or the National Parks Department. There are some temples perched on the moutains like Wat Tham Pha Plong 3-4 kilometers from the cave temple. I also recommend, except in the dry season (there is no water), the Sri Sungwan waterfall and just before Pong Arng Hot Springs to relax. Alternatively, you have many trails and mountain bike rides you can do by hiring a local guide (like Koko from the Go Koko Guesthouse - Tel: 089-265-8154).
Must-visit places in Chiang Dao
Wat Tham Chiang Dao
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Wat Tham Pha Plong
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Other nice places to visit in Chiang Dao
Wat Phra That Mon Ching
This temple perched on a mountain was my nice little discovery in Chiang Dao area. I love it for its setting, its olden and rock and especially for the magnificent view over the valley. For me, a stop you should not to miss on the way to the Sri Sungwan Waterfall !Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Raksa Warin Hot Springs
The water is naturally at 65°C. There are basins forming a spa open for free to visitors while on the other side of the street Siam Spa offers a full-service spa.
Wat Lan Khuat
or Wat Lan Khuat, entirely built with empty glass bottles and cement. This is certainly the curiosity of the province!
Su Thong Pae bamboo bridge
This charming little bamboo bridge a few kilometers outside Mae Hong Son was bulit by locals in a pretty valley of rice fields. It connects the village to the temple which is at the top of the...
Wat Phra Non
literally translated Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is true that the 9 meters long statue it houses is superb but the architecture and the fine decoration of the main hall are also very beautiful.
Chiang Mai Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival 2025 – Detailled Program and Best Spots
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