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Northern
Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains,
where working elephants are still used in forest management.
This mountainous region is home to Thailand's many colorful
hilltribe people, and trekking and river rafting enable
adventurous exploration of this beautiful area. Chiang
Mai is the principal norhtern city and is a good base
from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
Doi
Inthanon National Park : The 1,005 - square -
kilometre park covers Thailand's highest mountain (2,565
metres). The lovely Wachirathan, Siriphum and Mae Pan
waterfalls share the mountain with Meo and Karen hilltribe
settlements. Forest above 1,800 metres is covered with
lichens and wild orchids.
Mae Klang Waterfall
: Chiang Mai's most photographed waterfall lies
some 58 kilometres west of the city at the foot of Doi
Inthanon Mountain, and provides a picturesque setting
for picnics and relaxation.
Borichinda Cave : Visiting
the cave, which provides a pleasant setting for picnics,
entails a 10-minute drive and a walk of some 2 hours
from the Mae Klang Waterfall.
Mae Ya Waterfall : This
is located 12 kilometres from Chom Thong market and
is best visited by local mini-bus.
Ob Luang Gorge :
This picturesque gorge is 88 kilometres from
Chiang Mai provincial capital, and is framed by teak
forests and mountains.
National Parks : Increasing
numbers of visitors now come to Chiang Mai in search
of the natural environment preserved a famous national
parks. Famous national park in Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon,the
highest mountain in Thailand. In most cases, you will
find easy access and bungalow accommodation for overnight
stays.
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