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Doi Chang Mup Stupa and Mae Fa Luang Arboretum (สถูปดอยช�างมูบ
และสวนรุกขชาติแม�ฟ�าหลวง) on Doi Chang Mup are situated on the
Phrathat Doi Tung - Ban Pha Mi Road, around 4 km from the Wat Noi
Doi Tung Junction. Here is the highest viewpoint of Doi Tung. The
Chang Mup Stupa is a small pagoda on a large rock that looks like a
prostrating elephant. There are surrounding pine trees and giant
banyan trees which are grown to preserve the soil and watershed.
Visitors can see Kulap Phan Pi (rhododendron) from different
continents inside the arboretum. Admission is 50 Baht.
Amphoe Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen National Museum (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห�งชาติเชียงแสน)
is where knowledge can be sought concerning archaeology,
settlements and history of the town. There are replicas of the
community and scores of ancient relics including Lanna-style
sculptures, Buddha statues and inscription stones from Phayao and
Chiang Saen itself. In addition, there are exhibitions of indigenous
art objects of the Thai Yai (ไทยใหญ�), Thai Lu (ไทยลื้อ)
and other
hilltribes. These items include musical instruments, ornaments,
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Wat Phrathat Doi Tung