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waterfall in Chiang Rai, the Khun Kon is some 70 metres height.
Along the route to the site are cool, shady natural surroundings
suitable for relaxation and nature walk.
Bo Namphu Ron Pha Soet (บ�อน้ำพุร�อนผาเสริฐ) is a hot spring well
located 20 km. from the town of Chiang Rai. Eleven rooms are
available for soaking and taking a spring bath. Besides, there is an
open-air pool for soaking, traditional massage, and a campsite. A
mineral water bath is priced at 40-90 Baht, and 30 Baht for an open-
air bath. The place is operated by the Doi Hang Sub-district
Administration Organisation, Tel: 0 5317 0545-6, or the website:
www.doihang.com.
To get there: Take Na Khai Road toward the Den Ha Intersection.
For more details, contact Tel: 08 5106 3405.
Namphu Ron Pong Phrabat (น้ำพุร�อนโป�งพระบาท) is a hot spring not
far from town. Follow Phahon Yothin Road for around 7 km, and, at
Km 836-837, turn left into the lane beside the Ban Du Market for
another 3 km. There are 10 rooms for soaking or taking a bath at the
price of 20 Baht per person. It is operated by the Ban Du Sub-district
Administration Organisation, Tel: 0 5370 3262. In the same area,
there is also Namtok Pong Phrabat, a waterfall situated in the
Lamnam Kok National Park. It features rapids with small slopes and
cascades in layers amidst a shady ambience. Natural surroundings
of beautiful plants make it suitable for a recreational place and
admiration of the beauty of nature.
Tham Pha Tong (ถ้ำผาตอง) is a cave located in Ban Tham Pha Tong,
Tambon Tha Sut. From town, take the Chiang Rai - Mae Chan Road
for 19 km and, at Km 848, turn right in front of Wat Mae Khaotom
Tha Sut for another 3 km. Apart from Tham Pha Tong, there are
Tham Sai Than and Tham Mae Khrua. The interesting thing here is
the coconut shell carving group led by Sala Khamchan Yano. They
make a coconut shell dipper for taking water, with its wooden
handle carved into figures depicting the ways of living of the people
of Lanna. For more information, contact Tel: 0 5378 7233.
Amphoe Mae Lao
Phrathat Chom Mok Kaeo (พระธาตุจอมหมอกแก�ว) is a chedi (pagoda)
located in Ban Dong Mafueang, Tambon Chom Mok Kaeo. No
evidence can be found to tell when the chedi was built. Initially, a
villager found a termite mole that looked like a chedi on a small hill,
and broken pottery scattered over the ground. Everyone who
wishes to enter this forested area must show their respect and ask
for permission first. The villagers here have believed that the termite