Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand. 🏞️ Located in Chiang Mai Province, it is one of the must-see destinations in your life because it offers beautiful nature, cool weather all year round, and stunning sunrise views. 🌄
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🗺️ General information:
• 📍 Location: Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province
• 🏔️ Height: 2,565 meters above sea level (highest in Thailand)
• 🌡️ Temperature: Cool all year round (average 10–20°C)
Especially in winter (Dec–Jan), it can be below zero + frost ❄️
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🌟 Must-see highlights:
1. 🔭 Kiew Mae Pan Viewpoint
• 3 km long nature trail (2–3 hours walk)
• See the view of the mountains and the sea of fog And the sunrise
• The most beautiful in late rainy season – winter
2. ⛩️ Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon & Naphaphonphumisiri
• Twin pagodas of Doi Inthanon, built as a tribute to King Rama IX and the Queen
• The view around the pagoda is very beautiful, with a meticulously arranged flower garden
3. 💦 Wachirathan Waterfall / Siriphum Waterfall / Sirithar Waterfall
• Large, magnificent waterfalls on the way up the mountain
4. 🌲 The highest point in Thailand
• There are signs for taking pictures, along with a nature study trail “Ang Ka”
5. 🌿 Hilltribe villages / local coffee
• Such as Ban Khun Wang, Khun Chang Khian – taste Arabica coffee, see Thai cherry blossoms (Phaya Suea Krong)
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🚗 Travel:
• From Chiang Mai city, it takes about 1.5–2 hours (100 km away)
• Drive a car or rent a car (should use a car in good condition, good brakes)
Motorcycles are not recommended Because the way up is steep and dangerous
• Or hire a red songthaew / chartered car for a round trip (~2,000–3,000 baht/day)