Doi Ang Khang National Park
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Doi Ang Khang is on Highway No. 107 (Chiang Mai-Fang). Turn left
at an intersection around Km. 137 (at Mae Kha Market) and
proceed to Doi Ang Khang for a further distance of 25
kilometres. It is a
steep zigzagging asphalt road.
Therefore, only vehicles in good condition and
experienced drivers can make the trip. The local truck (Song
Thaeo) from Mae Kha Market offers chartered service to the
splendid mountain. The area has a cool climate all year round,
particularly from December to January, when much of the area is
frosty. During that period, visitors should be prepared to cope
with cold weather. Accommodation is available.
Attractions on Doi Ang Khang Ang Khang Royal Agricultural
Station is a demonstration site for planting and researching
flowering plants, temperate fruit trees, vegetables and other
crop under the patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
For more information, visit www.angkhangstation.com
Bonsai Garden is located in front of the station.
The garden comprises temperate and winter plants of
Thailand and overseas, all of which are decorated, cut and
planted with the Bonsai technique. Touring around Bonsai garden,
visitors can also see herbal plantations. The best time to visit
is from November to January.
Mu Ban Khum is a village located near the Royal
Agricultural Station. It is a small community comprising people
of various races such as Burmese, Hwa, and Thai Yai. They
settled in the area and run souvenir shops and restaurants.
Kiu Lom Viewpoint is a scenic spot to watch sunrise and
sunset including a sea of clouds. It overlooks the delightful
ambience of the mountains. On a clear day, the Ang Khang Royal
Agricultural Station can be seen from here.
Mu Ban No Lae
is on the Thai-Burmese border. The people of No Lae migrated
from Myanmar about 15 years ago.
They speak their own language and are Buddhists. On every
Buddhist day, they stay home to practice the Buddhist precepts.
No Lae village offers a magnificent view of natural
scenery of the Thai-Burmese border.
Mu Ban Khop Dong is
home to Musoes. The tribe believe in ghosts and spirits and
still hold on to simple ways of life. The Royal Project has
supported this village in promoting agriculture and handicrafts.
The Young Local Guide project is underway to guide
visitors on the local lifestyle and beliefs, as well as to
create a non-migration awareness in local youths.
Mu Ban
Luang comprises of Yunnan Chinese who migrated here during World
War II. They earn a living from agriculture.
Activities
on Doi Ang Khang are varied. Presently, Ang Khang Natural Resort
offers the following activities: - Natural Study Trek, a
2-kilometre trek showing small but beautiful waterfalls and
Rhododendron. - Mountain biking: Ban Khum- - No Lae, Ban
Luang-Ban Pha Daeng. - Birdwatching - More than 1,000 species
of birds can be seen.
The best spots are Mae Phoe forest station and around Ang Khang
Natural Resort. - Mule riding – This is best done by sitting
facing sideways because the wide saddle will not allow a
horseback-riding style.
Booking must be done at least one day in advance with the resort
as mules are normally used to carry agricultural produces.
Accomodations are available at Ang Khang Natural Resort
where their endless list of adventurous activity will make you
want to stay for more. The resort offers natural study trekking
of 2 kms along the dazzling waterfalls where wonderful
bold-flowered Rhododendrom will be greeting you. Exploring the
great outdoor expanse with the mountain bike from Ban Khim to
Nolae and from Ban Luang to Ban Pha Daeng route. If you are one
of the birders, don’t miss the bird watching at Mae Phoe forest
station and the resort itself with more than 1,000 rare bird
species awaiting you. Though elephant riding may be over the map
in Thailand, we are certain that Mule riding is not. To
experience this unforgettable trip, booking should be made at
least one day in advance. While riding, make sure you sit facing
the sideways to fit in the wide saddles for your own safety.
Getting there: To visit Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, you
will need a powerful vehicle and experienced driver for
difficult steep hill driving up.
Take Chiang Mai-Fang route (highway no. 107). Make a left
turn at Mae Kha Market intersection, around Km. 137 and keep
going for other 25 kilometers.
Or take the local taxi, Song Thaeo, from Mae Kha Market.
Opening hours: Daily, 8am – 5pm
Contact: Ang Khang
Royal Project, Fang, Chiang Mai, 0 5345 0107-9 ext. 9. Visit
www.angkhangstation.com for more information. |
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99.045042 E |
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