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2003. A tradition to bath the pagoda as a manner to pay homage is
held every year on the full moon day in the fourth lunar month.
To get there: Take Highway 118 (Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai) to Amphoe
Wiang Pa Pao, past the Suanthip Vana Resort, Wiang Pa Pao
Sub-district Municipality Office, and Sansali Kindergarten. Then,
turn into the lane off the main road opposite Wat Si Suphan for
around 2 km before reaching the temple. The total distance is 65
km. For more information, contact Tel: 0 5378 1363.
Wiang Kalong Village (หมู�บ�านเวียงกาหลง)
is a land of culture. It is
located in Mu 5, Ban Pa San, Tambon Wiang Kalong. Follow the
Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai main route and switch to Highway 120
toward Amphoe Wang Nuea for around 3 km. Then, turn left to Wat
Wiang Kalong, a place of Dharma practice cum community learning
centre. On the right-hand side is a pottery factory famous for Wiang
Kalong-style glazeware with unique designs that depict the story of
Lord Buddha, culture, and lifestyles. For further details, contact Tel:
08 9838 5874.
Khun Chae National Park (อุทยานแห�งชาติขุนแจ) was established in
1995. This park is shady with intact forest and rich in natural
resources. There is wildlife; such as, civet, common wild pig, barking
deer, porcupine, bear, slow loris, etc., and birds; such as, ashy
drongo, crested serpent eagle, coppersmith barbet, blue-winged
leafbird, etc. To get there: Take Highway 118 (Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Route), the park is located at Km 55-56.
Places of Interest in the Park
Namtok Mae Tho (น้ำตกแม�โถ) has flowing water all year round. It is a
seven-tiered waterfall and 40 m high. It is accessible by car, taking
about 30-40 minutes from the park’s headquarters to the waterfall’s
access (Ban Mae Tho), and continuing on foot to the waterfall.
It takes about two hours to explore the seven tiers.
Namtok Khun Chae (น้ำตกขุนแจ) is a beautiful six-tiered waterfall,
with an area for picnicking and camping. It takes a two-hour drive
from the park’s headquarters and another one-hour walk to get to
the waterfall.
Doi Mot (ดอยมด) is covered with thick rainforest all the way up to its
tip. Various plants growing here include ground orchid, fern, moss,
etc. They make it a shady area with moisture all the time. The hilltop
at the height of 1,700 m abounds with forest. A forest trek on this
hill takes 2 days and one night.