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5<br />
Best Places for<br />
Winter<br />
RECOMMENDED Travel Destinations<br />
1. Doi Inthanon National Park / Chiang Mai<br />
Doi Inthanon National Park, nicknamed “the roof of Thailand”, is<br />
in the Thanon Thong Chai Range, Chom Thong District, Chiang<br />
Mai Province, northern Thailand. It includes Doi Inthanon, the<br />
country’s highest mountain.<br />
2. Huai Nam Dang National Park /<br />
Chiang Mai<br />
The 180-square-kilometer national park in Mae Taeng district,<br />
blessed with mountainous terrains and verdant forest, is the<br />
favorite destination among cool-weather and photography lovers<br />
during the winter time. They rise to the top of Huai Nam Dang<br />
Viewpoint at Doi Kiew Lom to overlook a stunning scene when<br />
the peak of Doi Chiang Dao emerges from the sea of fog in the<br />
morningg hours. Nearby attractions include Pong Nam Ron Tha<br />
Pai (hot spring) and Namtok Mae Yen (waterfall), all located in<br />
Mae Hong Son. Camping is allowed but visitors must bring their<br />
own camping equipments and food.<br />
4. Doi Chiang Dao /<br />
Chiang Mai<br />
Doi Chiang Dao, also known as Doi Luang<br />
Chiang Dao, is a 2,175 m high mountain<br />
in Chiang Dao District of Chiang Mai<br />
Province, Thailand. It is one of the highest<br />
peaks of the Daen Lao Range on the Thai<br />
side of the border.<br />
3. Phu Chi Fa Forest Park /<br />
Chiang Rai<br />
One of the most famous destinations uphill<br />
in Chiang Rai, especially during winter time,<br />
when visitors try to reach its cliff that offers<br />
spectacular views of the valley and sea of<br />
mist at sunrise. Phu Chi Fa is blessed with<br />
breathtaking views, abundant flowers of all<br />
colors, and cool weather most of the year.<br />
Plus, it is not far, located approximately 25<br />
kilometers south of Doi Pha Tang in Thoeng<br />
District. Visitors are also welcomed to stay<br />
overnight at Ban Rom Fa Thong and Ban<br />
Rom Fa Thai.<br />
5. Khao Chang Phueak /<br />
Kanchanaburi<br />
Khao Chang Phueak is a mountain within<br />
Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi,<br />
Thailand. Khao Chang Phueak<br />
is 1,249 meters in elevation and it is the<br />
third highest mountain in Kanchanaburi.<br />
For adventurous travelers, trekking to one<br />
of three major waterfalls: Namtok Chokkadin<br />
, Namtok Pha Pae and Namtok ChetMit<br />
can be a thrilling experience. A four-wheel<br />
drive car and hired guide will be needed.<br />
Accommodation and camping ground is<br />
available.<br />
124 BEST OF VACATION
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