Doi Tung : Switzerland of Thailand

Doi Tung : Switzerland of Thailand

26 May 2009

This description seems apt when viewing the crisp line of mountains of Chiang Rai in the cool winter season

Doi Mae Salong

Doi Mae Salong

26 May 2009

Doi Mae Salong village is a settlement up on top a high mountain peak, out in the middle of Chiang Rai’s mountain country

Mae Sai

Mae Sai

26 May 2009

At Mae Sai on the Sai River, the border with Burma, you can find riverside stalls to rest

River Rafting and Trekking

River Rafting and Trekking

26 May 2009

Running through the heart of Chiang Rai, the Kok river is a major transportation artery to neighboring province

The Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle

26 May 2009

A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand!

Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun

26 May 2009

Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries

Doi Pha Tang

Doi Pha Tang

26 May 2009

At its height of 1,635 meters, Doi Pha Tang provides a superb observation point of Thai-Laotian border.

Phu Shee Fah : Showing the Way to Heaven

Phu Shee Fah : Showing the Way to Heaven

26 May 2009

Poo Shee Fah, on the very pinnacle of rock pointing up to heaven. Heaven seemed pretty close too, perched up there at 1,700 meters.