Chiang-Dao
Chiangdao valley, the city and it’s mountain
The Chiangdao valley is located some 80 km by road north of Chiangmai city. Chiangdao is part of Chiangmai province. The mountain range lying west of the small town, is called the Chiangdao mountain range.
This fertile flat valley is surrounded by mountain, inhabited by numerous hill tribe villages. The Ping River, flowing from Burma is winding its way through the Chiangdao valley also, before coming down to the city of Chiangmai.
In town, one can find a few guesthouses and the older Chiangdao Hotel in the center. A cluster of basic accommodation are available also in the Chiangdao caves area.
Doi Chiangdao mountain
The Chiangdao mountain range stretching from the Myanmar border to the Maetang valley is home of the country’s third highest peak, the Doi Luang, also commonly called Doi Chiangdao.
There is a wildlife sanctuary which can be visited individually, but the park’s visitor center and it’s rangers are not able to provide any information in English, therefore it is difficult to get around.
The entire surrounding area is becoming an interesting valley for tourist, which can easily be discovered by 4WD, motorbike or by foot, or probably the nicest way, by mountain-bike.