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A cozy place to relax with
cold beers, beverages and light snack, spicy Thai yam (salad)
and meals. Try
the delicious Fried Rice Paradise. Listen in to the soothing
music on the background. A great selection of 60s 70s classic &
accoustic rocks the house. Charming and friendly host, Abbe, runs the 'Paradise',
an
entertaining karaoke bar to the locals and farangs in the evenings.
The bikers' rest and meeting point in Thaton as well. Definitely
worth stopping by enroute.
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| "If we could sniff or swallow something that would, for five or six hours each day, abolish our solitude as individuals, atone us with our fellows in a glowing exaltation of affection and make life in all its aspects seem not only worth living, but divinely beautiful and significant, and if this heavenly, world-transfiguring drug were of such a kind that we could wake up next morning with a clear head and an undamaged constitution-then, it seems to me, all our problems (and not merely the one small problem of discovering a novel pleasure) would be wholly solved and earth would become paradise".
-Aldous Huxley |
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| MAY IS the beginning of mango and Lynchee season
here in Chiangmai. Although most have tasted fresh mango most Westerners have eaten only
canned Lynchee. This is your chance to enjoy the delicious fruit fresh off the tree.
The best area to find fresh Lynchee is the mountain slopes between 500 and 1000 meters
high surrounding Farng valley. Lynchee was used more than a decade ago to replace poppy
fields of the many hill tribes of the area. Today Lynchee is the main financial crop for
the hill tribe villages. |
The annual Lynchee festival in Farng takes place during the second and
third weekend in May. Farng is the main marketing city for Lynchee grown in the area .
Hill tribe villagers unload truck loads of this delicious fruit daily in Farng until June.
The road between Thaton ( 23 km north of Farng on Hwy 1089 ) and Doi Mae
Salong has many different hill tribes growing Lynchee . The 42 km road from
Thaton to Mae Salong is Lynchee heaven. The tree are so fill of Lynchee. It's easy to
visit these villages and pick your own Lynchee right off the tree.
The spectacular scenery combined with friendly Thai and colorfully dressed hill tribe
people in the Thaton area makes the Lynchee shopping a total pleasure. Mountain bikes
and motorbikes with detailed maps are available in Thaton to tour the villages. Highway
1089 winds through the hill about 20 km or so before turning up into the mountain toward
Mae Salong. A one day journey by mountain bike from Thaton is a good idea. You can visit
Akha, Karen, Yao, Lahu, Lisu and Shan villages, bathe in a hot
spring, and take a swim in the Mae Kok river. The road is easy to bike on with little traffic.
Also , Song-thaew are passing on this road every 30 minutes. So, if you get tired you can
flag one down and put the bike on top for the ride back to Thaton. Those who wish to
visit Mae Salong from Thaton should rent a motorbike.
Thaton is located 172 km north of Chiangmai via Hwy 107 to Faang then Hwy 1089 for 23
kms to Thaton. Accommodations include everything from inexpensive guest houses to
riverside bungalows and resorts. Long-tail boats depart daily to
Chiangrai at 12:30 pm. Bamboo rafting from one to three days is also available along with
treks and tours.
Seven buses a day depart to Thaton from the Chang Puak bus terminal in Chiangmai. The
long-tail boats depart from Chiangrai to Thaton 10:30 a.m. daily and six buses daily
from Mae Sai to Thaton.
Going to or coming from Chiangrai, a stop in Thaton is a real treat.
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Has it been a while since you've taken a family outing? In keeping with
the TAT's theme, "If you don't go, you won't know", visit the
Faang, Chaiprakarn, Thaton area for fresh air, historic sights as well as
natural beauty can be seen. Visit these sightseeing spots to the north of
Faang : -
- Wat Jong Tok, Thai Yai style recently renovated after a fire two
years ago still reflects the original design.
- Wat Jong Owg, Thai Yai style is the original old building where
visitors can see how interior temple restoration is undertaken.
- Wat Pha Baht Udom typical Thai style architecture
- Pra Jao Faang & Pra Naang Sarm Piew monument and wishing well
- "Helping Hands" Tribal Project at Fang Catholic Church
- Wat Pra Thart Sob Fang on banks of Kok River
- Boat stop
in Mae Ai village in Thaton
- Fang Hot Springs and Mae Sai Dam, good for mountain biking. Families
like to hard boil eggs in the hot springs for their picnic.
Suggested sightseeing spots going south of Faang are : -
- Huay Born Reservoir, good for 4 wheel drive or mountain biking.
- Petroleum Development Center (must have permission from the miliary
to enter the center)
- Wat Tham Pha Phung Grotto
- Baan Mai Nong Bua Chinese temple and mineral spa. A village keeping
its KMT Chinese heritage similar to Mae Salong
- Chaiprakarn Reservoir with restaurants in bamboo design on the
reservoir edge and free fishing facilities but bring your own gear.
Great place for children to ride bikes around the 4 km circumference.
- Tabtao Cave and Temple with giant carp pond. The school children
escort visitors on Saturdays and Sundays through the length of the
1500 m cave.
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Why not take an active break in Doi Angkhang ? it the ideal getaway for nature lovers. A comfortable 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai, through some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery, Angkhang is the perfect place to unwind. The mountain location, cool climate and scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside make it an ideal escape from the heat of the city. And, there's plenty to do, with mountain biking, hill walking, mule riding and trekking available, there's never a dull moment.
Mule Riding
The mule trek begins in the Baan Khum Village, which is 5 minutes from the Angkhang Nature Resort. The mules are used to carry agricultural produce between villages. The mule trek takes approximately one and a half hours and goes through the jungle and up to a point on the mountain where you can see across to Myanmar. On the return journey, the route goes past the Royal Angkhang Station Project
Trekking
Those who enjoy trekking will find much to see in the Doi Angkhang area. From spectacular viewpoints, some standing at over 1,900 metres above sea level, the natural beauty of the area is obvious. The Rhododendron ('one thousand year rose') grows in profusion. This tree, which grows only on high mountains and in cool climates, blooms in both red and white, though only the red variety is seen on Doi Angkhang. Various treks, ranging from one hour to all day can be arranged.
Mountain Biking
A popular way to explore the environment around Angkhang Nature Resort is by mountain bike. The resort keeps a few on the premises, which can be booked by guests. The route from the resort to
Nor-Lae is relatively easy while from Baan Luang to Pa-Daeng is a little more challenging.
Accommodation
The Angkhang Nature Resort is managed by Amari Hotels and Resorts. The resort is in a peaceful landscaped setting where every bungalow with private balcony, TV, mini-bar and IDD telephone . The Camellia Restaurant serves delicious Thai, northern Thai and western specialities using the fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grown locally by the Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station Project. It has both indoor and outdoor seating and offers fabulous sunset and mountain views.
Dining:
The Camellia Restaurant serves delicious Thai, northern Thai and western specialities using the fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grown locally by the Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station Project. It has both indoor and outdoor seating and offers fabulous sunset and mountain views.
Sports:
Mountain biking, hill walking, mule-riding, trekking and bird watching Additional features: Visit the hill tribes that live in the area, the Thai/Myanmar border and the Royal Angkhang Station Project. There are many species of rare and migratory birds to be seen in and around the resort and several spectacular viewpoints from which to watch sunrise and sunset. next Format |
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