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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
วัดถ้ำเชียงดาว
Wat Tham Pha Plong
วัดถ้ำผาปล่อง
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
Wat Phra Kaew
and its many buildings with gilding and refined decorations. No entry after 15:30 is possible. Try schedule the visit in the morning to be sure.
Bueng Boraphet lake
This vast lake is a little paradise for nearly 200 species of wildlife, birds, and plants. You can take boat tours to observe them and visit its small “sea of lotuses” during the blooming season.
Surat Thani emerald pool (Ban Nam Rad)
This natural pool with crystalline water surrounded by lush nature is located about sixty kilometers from Surat Thani city and seventy kilometer from Khao Sok. It's very pleasant to swim there and...
Sai Ngam ( Banyan Tree )
park formed by the roots and branches of one single tree. Its located on a little pond.
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