Thailand Travel Pages – Doi Pha Tang, Chiang Rai Province

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Doi Pha Tang:

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Tucked away in Wiang Kaen sub-district, some 130 kilometers from Chiang Rai Town lies Doi Pha Tang. Doi Pha Tang is a very beautiful mountain on the border between Thailand and Laos, about 25 km to the north of the more popular tourist spot Phu Chi Fa.

This peaceful and scenic 1,638 meter mountain is home to a number of ethnic groups including the Chinese Haw, the Hmong and the Yao, many of whom have largely maintained their own unique culture and way of life. If you get the chance, be sure to experience some of the local food. There are many Chinese restaurants and the roadside stands selling preserved fruits such as apricots, peaches, red cherries, and Chinese pears are not to be missed. The climate here is much cooler than the rest of the country allowing the local farmers to produce many fruits that cannot be found elsewhere in Thailand.

The stunning view is what makes this mountain so popular. As Doi Pha Tang straddles the Thai-Laos border there are many opportunities for you to gaze far into Laos and take in views of craggy cliffs, lush green mountains, and the Mekong River meandering through the countryside.

Take a day trip to Doi Pha Tang or stay for longer. There are villas available or you can camp under the shade of the Sakura trees. Even in the winter, there are great opportunities for you to relax and let the sights and sounds of nature melt your stresses away. The winter maybe a bit cooler temperature-wise, but the area becomes even more picturesque with cherry blossoms and, in the morning, mountain mists.

Getting there
Doi Pha Tang is around 130 kilometers from Chiang Rai and the journey will take approximately three hours if you are travelling by car or bus. Take Highway 1020 from Chiang Rai and continue on as the road turns into Highway 1021. After 6km turn left on to Highway 1093 and continue on for around 25kms, the entrance to Doi Pha Tang will be signposted, There are many package trips available from local tour operators.