Doi Mae Salong
Doi Mae Salong is the site of Santi Khiri village,
a community settled by the former Chinese 93rd Division who moved
from Myanmar to reside on Thai territory in 1961. The village became
well known for its enchanting scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Today
it is a major tourist attraction with its small-town ambience, delicious
native Chinese dishes, small hotels and guesthouses catering to visitors
and tea, coffee and fruit tree plantations. The scenery is especially
picturesque in December and January when sakuras are in full bloom.
Scattered with many hill tribe villages, Doi Mae Salong is ideal for
trekking.
To reach Doi Mae Salong, take the Chiang Rai-Mae Chan route for 29
kilometers, then turn left and proceed for another 41 kilometers (passing
a hot spring). The return trip can be taken on routes nos. 1234 and
1130 which wind through Yao and Akha hill tribe villages. From Doi
Mae Salong a road leads to Tha Thon, the starting point for the Kok
River cruise, a distance of 45 kilometers. There are hotels and guesthouses
to accommodate tourists and a paved road leading to the village. |
