Wat Chedi Luang

                      

Chiang Mai Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00
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Wat Chedi Luang Wat Chedi Luang

Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai

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Wat Chedi Luang houses the largest chedi in Chiang Mai. The temple is located right in the middle of the city and was built in the reign of King Saen Mueang Mak, the seventh king of Mengrai Dynasty. The 98-metre tall and 54-metre wide chedi was built in the reign of King Tilokkarat. The construction was completed in 1481.  In 1545 the chedi was collapsed due to an earthquake during the reign of King Jiraprapa.  The chapel in the front was built by Chao Khun Uba Lee Poramacharn (Sirichantathera) and Chao Kaeo Navarat in 1928. The magnificent methodological serpents ramble from the entrance of the chapel to its door on both sides. It is believed that they are the most beautiful man-made serpents in the northern Thailand.

Mae Hong Son

Daily flights into Mae Hong Son’s small airport bring growing numbers of tourists, attracted by the spectacular scenery, numerous hill tribe communities, and soft adventure opportunities.
For those familiar with the name, Mae Hong Son conjures fantastic images of rugged, mist enshrouded mountains where isolated tribal villages await exploration. From the fascinating culture of the indigenous tribal communities to the spectacular natural beauty of the countryside, Mae Hong Son is certainly a dream-come-true destination for many visitors.

Nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son town has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, Mae Hong Son was once only accessible via harrowing, windy, narrow roads that took most of a day to traverse, an adventurous drive that made the town that much more alluring.

The name of Mae Hong Son refers to the fact that its terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants. In fact, former governors of Chiang Mai used to organize the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained in Mae Hong Son before being sent to the capital for work. Elephants remain an important part of the local culture, and elephant trekking is a popular tourist activity, often combined with overnight hill tribe home stays and river rafting.

Mae Hong Son is a fascinating province of Burmese and Lanna style temples, hot springs, hill tribe villages, trekking, rafting, national parks, and even an annual reggae festival. In addition to a charming capital in Mae Hong Son town, the town of Pai is also a traveler favorite; many people come to Mae Hong Son and Pai to experience the natural beauty of northern Thailand or witness one of the many festivals that are celebrated in Mae Hong Son, especially the annual novice ordination ceremony for young men declaring their intentions to become Buddhist monks.

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu


Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.30 - 16.30

Erected by the first governor of Mae Hong Son, this temple reflects the strong influence of the Burmese. The highlights of this attraction are the two lavishly decorated pagodas. Also, this hilltop temple affords an exceptional aerial view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys.

Wat Kam Ko


Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.00 - 16.30


Opposite Wat Phra Non, Wat Kam Ko is a Burmese-style temple built in 1890. A special architectural feature is the cover over the passageway from the entrance arch to the chapel. It also stores text in Thai Yai script chronicling the Thai Yai history.

Wat Hua Wiang


Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00


Another name is Wat Klang Mueang. This temple is on Sihanatbamrung Road next to the morning market. Built in 1863, the temple houses the Phra Chao Pharalakhaeng, a Buddha statue dressed in beautiful attire. It is a replica of a major statue in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Wat Chong Kham



Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.00 - 16.30


This is an old temple on the bank of the swamp Nong Chong Kham. It was built in 1827 by Thai Yai artisans. The pillars are gilded in golden flakes. The temple houses a large Buddha statue with a lap width of 4.85 metres cast by Burmese craftsmen. Another statue is a replica of the Buddha image in Wat Suthat in Bangkok.

Phu Kradueng National Park

Phu Kradueng National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง), located in the Phu Kradueng mountain area, Amphoe Phu Kradueng of Loei Province, is one of the most famous national parks of Thailand, with a high point of 1316 m (4318 ft) above sea level. Every year tens of thousands of people come to make the climb up this famous mountain. It received the title of a nationally protected forest in the year 1943, and was proclaimed a national park on the 7th of October 1959, the second national park of Thailand after Khao Yai National Park.

Topography

Phu Kradueng mountain, made up of Jurassic and Cretaceous sandstone formations, takes the form of a mesa towering some 1000 meters above the surrounding valleys. The summit plateau is roughly square-shaped and 60 km² in size, with an average elevation of about 1250 meters. Sloping slightly to the north, its western, southern and eastern edges are fairly straight and formed by abrupt sandstone cliffs, while the northern part is dissected into a more irregular shape, containing a number of streams and (seasonal) waterfalls. The summit itself, located in the southwestern part of the plateau, is inconspicuous.

Vegetation

The mountain's steep sides are home to a succession of tropical forest tiers, namely (in ascending order): Deciduous Dipterocarp, Mixed Deciduous, Dry Evergreen, and Hill Evergreen Forests, interspersed with bamboo. In contrast to that, the plateau at the mountain top consists of a sandy pine savanna landscape

History

Phu (ภู) comes from the Thai word Phukao (ภูเขา), meaning mountain. The name Kradueng (กระดึง), or Krading (กระดิ่ง) in the local dialect of Loei Province, can be translated as Rakhang Yai (ระฆังใหญ่), meaning a large bell. This name comes from a legend relating to a Buddhist holiday. During the holiday many of the towns people heard the sound of a large bell. They believed it to be the bell of Indra.

The beauty of the mountain is reflected in local folk tales. One person named Phran, who fled from another village, believed that Phu Kradueng had never been climbed before. He led his bull to the top of the mountain. He found it full of beautiful deer, and pine forests. There were many different types of plants, trees and wild animals. After this he stayed, and lived his life surrounded by the beauty of the mountain.

Nowadays, Phu Kradueng is extremely popular with young Thais, particularly university students. Accommodation on the mountain itself is limited to a "tent city" with hundreds of canvas tents available for rent. The sense of isolation and scenic beauty is further spoilt by annoying and unnecessary loudspeakers intermittently announcing food availability, sleeping hours, and other concerns in Thai.

Travelling to Phu Kradueng

Autobus

The easiest route to Phu Kradueng is to take a bus from Khon Kaen to Pha Nok Kao. Get off in front of Ran Je Gim (ร้านเจ๊กิม). From there a minibus is available to take you to the central office of the park. The minibus takes approximately half an hour. The park office closes at 15:00, as climbers will not have enough time to climb the mountain before dark.

Park Trails

The Main Trail to the top from Amphoe Phu Kradueng

This is a very old and historic trail about 5.5 km in length, climbing the southeastern flank of the mountain. It starts from the main park office in Amphoe Phu Kradueng, at an elevation of about 300 m. There are many places to rest on the way up. These rest plateaus are called Sam (ซำ). At each there are several vendors selling food and drinks, and some provide toilet facilities and/or medical services as well. There are eight of these on the way up. In order of ascent, they are:

Sam Haek (ซำแฮก) - This rest area is located approximately 1000 metres from the starting point, on an intermediate plateau immediately above a very steep section of the trail. Most Thai visitors believe the word haek (แฮก) means "to be out of breath", "to pant", because of its resemblance to the sound made when out of breath. However, the real meaning is sacred or holy object in the local dialect.
Sam Bon (ซำบอน) - This rest area is approximately 700 metres from Sam Haek.
Sam Kok Kork (ซำกกกอก) - This rest area is approximately 440 metres from Sam Bon.
Sam Ko Sang (ซำกอซาง) - This rest area is approximately 200 metres from Sam Kok Kork.
Sam Kok Wa (ซำกกหว้า) - This rest area is approximately 580 metres from Sam Ko Sang.
Sam Kok Phai (ซำกกไผ่) - This rest area is approximately 460 metres from Sam Kok Wa.
Sam Kok Don (ซำกกโดน) - This rest area is approximately 300 metres from Sam Kok Phai.
Sam Khrae (ซำแคร่) - This rest area is approximately 450 metres from Sam Kok Don.

The last 1300 metres from Sam Khrae to the top is the hardest and steepest part of the hike. There are ladders and ramps at parts where it would otherwise be impossible to walk. Once reaching the highest point of the trail (1288 m elevation) at the edge of the summit plateau, it is still a 3.6 kilometre walk over flat terrain to the Wang Kwang visitor center and campsite, where tents and lodging buildings are available.

Many climbers hire porters to carry their belongings to the top of the mountain for them. As a result, the main trail is often crowded with long lines of porters and following climbers.

Trail to the top from Amphoe Nam Nao

Travelers can climb the mountain from Amphoe Nam Nao. This is a new trail, to open in 2005. There aren't as yet any places to stop and purchase food and drinks on the way up on this trail.

Trails at the top of the Mountain

There are many hiking trails to the many cliffs and waterfalls on top of Phu Kradueng. There are two categories of trails on the summit plateau. The first one is the normal trails open to the public, while the second one is the trails in the closed off forest. In the first category, there's a waterfalls trail and a cliffs trail. The closed forest has two areas, named area one and area two

Cliffs Trail

Starting from the visitor center on the mountain, travelers can explore the cliffs trail. There are many cliffs that are known worldwide for their beauty.

Pha Nok Aen Cliff (ผานกแอ่น) - This cliff is located on the east side of the mountain, approximately 1.1 kilometres from the campsite and tourist office. This is an important tourist spot, where many people go to watch the sunrise. In the summer and rainy season, this cliff is above the clouds, creating a beautiful view of the sunrise.
Pha Mak Duk Cliff (ผาหมากดูก) - This cliff is located on the south side of the mountain. It is located approximately 2 kilometres from the campsite and tourist office. Travelers who have little time come here to watch the sunset, due to its closeness to the campsite.
Pha Jam Sin Cliff (ผาจำศีล) - Approximately 600 metres from Pha Mak Duk Cliff.
Pha Na Noi Cliff (ผานาน้อย) - Approximately 600 metres from Pha Jam Sin Cliff.
Pha Yiap Mek Cliff (ผาเหยียบเมฆ) - Approximately two kilometres from Pha Na Noi Cliff.
Pha Daeng Cliff (ผาแดง) - Approximately 1.5 kilometres from Pha Yiap Mek Cliff.
Pha Lom Sak Cliff (ผาหล่มสัก) - Approximately 2.5 kilometres from Pha Daeng Cliff. This cliff is located on the west side of Phu Kradueng mountain. Most people who climb the mountain will go to watch the sunset at this cliff. On a nice clear day, it's possible to see Phu Pha Jit Mountain (ภูผาจิต) of Nam Nao National Park (อุทยาแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว).

Chiang Khong

Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai

Chiang Khong is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mekong River opposite Huaixai, Lao PDR. It is about 115 kilometers from the provincial seat, or approximately 55 kilometers to the east of Chiang Saen on Highway No. 1129. Chiang Khong is noted as the place where Pla Buk, giant catfish, is cultivated. The Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed Pla Buk, the largest fresh water fish in the world and fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. It should be noted that the fishing season is from mid-January to May.

Sightseeing trips by boat are available to view the scenery and life styles along the Mekong River. An additional attraction is a visit to Ban Hat Bai, a Thai Lu community noted for making beautiful local fabrics. To cross over to Huaixai town in Lao PDR, contact the immigration office or tour agencies at Chiang Khong.


By OTHER

It is about 114 kilometres from the provincial seat, or some 55 kilometres from Chiang Saen on Highway No. 1129 to the east.

Chiang Rai

The quieter neighbor of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a land of outstanding natural beauty, where visitors looking to avoid the hordes can visit remote hill tribes, spot exotic wildlife, and check out the golden triangle, the former center of the world’s opium trade. Chiang Rai has been inhabited since the 7th century, but it was not until 1262 that King Meng Rai established it as the first capital of the Lanna Kingdom. The capital was later relocated to Chiang Mai and since that time Chiang Rai has lived in the shadow of its neighboring province, though for tourists this is a good thing. Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler’s paradise, endowed with abundant natural attractions and antiquities. Attractions range from ruins of ancient settlements and Buddhist shrines to magnificent mountain scenery and hill tribe villages. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is a magical experience; explore the mountains of the north along various hiking trails, many of which access the villages of diverse hill tribes groups, many of whom maintain their traditional lifestyles. Chiang Rai town, which tends to be a little more ‘laid back’ than its more popular neighbor, now competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a popular escape for tourists wanting to leave their troubles behind. Chiang Rai, the former capital of the great Lanna Kingdom, is a fascinating province filled with cultural and natural wonders, including the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Burma come together; an area that was once the hub of opium production, a trade that had much influence on cultural practices and lifestyles. Chiang Rai had stayed off the tourist radar for many years, its people enjoying very leisurely development and mostly traditional, rural lifestyles. Until this day, entire clans live together in bamboo houses and each village has its own individual character. Recently tourism has boomed in Chiang Rai, where visitors have come to explore the pristine natural beauty of the countryside and immerse themselves in the indigenous culture, including those of a variety of different hill tribe communities. Fortunately for tourists, Chiang Rai is also a center for community development projects, helping rural villagers develop their attractions without adversely affecting their natural and cultural assets.

The King Mengrai the Great Memorial Operating day: Daily Operating time: 24 Hour It is located in the town on the intersection leading to Mae Chan. Originally, King Mengrai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang (an ancient town on the bank of the Mae Khong around Chiang Saen) before Chiang Rai was established as the administrative centre in 1262. He consolidated his power by merging the different city in the North and founded the Lanna Thai Kingdom in 1296 with Chiang Mai as the capital.

Golden Triangle Operating day: Daily Operating time: 24 Hour A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand! This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. Travel approximately 9 kilometers north of old town Chiang Saen, along the road parallel to the Mekong River to the area where the borders of Thailand, Myammar and Laos converge. This area where the Mekong River meets the Ruak River is locally referred to as "Sop Ruak". Within this area are remains of many ancient places and structures attesting to the fact that the area had been settled by people in the past. It is also the area where various legends concerning the Lanna ancestors originate. Boats can be hired in order to view the upstream scenery of the Golden Triangle and to travel downstream to Chiang Khong. The trip to the Golden Triangle and Chiang Khong would take approximately 40 minutes and 1 hour respectively, depending on river currents and water levels.

Doi Tung Operating day: Daily Operating time: 07.00 - 17.30 Doi Tung is located in Mae Fa Luang District and can be reached by taking Highway No.110 for about 48 kilometers and turning left onto Highway No. 1149, an asphalt road leading directly to Doi Tung. The route winds through beautiful scenery with many interesting sites including the Doi Tung Palace (Pra Tamnak Doi tung), the Mae Fa Luang Garden and Akha and Muser tribal villages. IN addition to scenic lookouts, the most notable attraction is the Phra That Doi Tung Holy Relic, an old religious site atop the mountain. Also located on Doi Tung Mountain is a beautiful royal residence known as Phra Tamnak Doi Tung. The royal villa, situated on the slopes of the adjacent Pa Kluay Reservoir, was to serve as a royal winter retreat for the Princess Mother, who passed away in 1995 and was originally built on the theory that the local hill tribes would be honored by the royal presence and thereby cease their opium cultivation. The main attraction for visitors to Phra Tamnak Doi Tung is 'Suan Mae Fa Luang', the beautiful landscaped gardens filled with hundreds of different kinds of plants and flowers, named in honor of the Princess Mother and the Doi Tung Development Project established by the late Princess Mother in 1987. Contact 0 5376 7015-7 for further informaiton. To be continued...

Tee Lor Zoo Waterfall

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Adult:5,000 bath/person
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Plearnwan Hua Hin

Plearnwan is new style travel of HuaHin have a designed to decorative
resemble Eco vintage village in time, your mother father our youth are still young.
That we know of with Appliances in the past as well fashion dress in the past.
Plearnwan have Restaurant,Coffee shop,clothes shop,Candy shop and liquor shop
in times past.In area plearnwan also decorated place provide for the photograph
for the ordinary to keep a souvenir.Weekends have open air cinema in the form
of Measurement tasks or if you are interested to buy old music ,thai film in the past
at plearnwan have a sell.Things another impressive of Plearnwan is Radio vintage music.
with station plearnwan this station open music in the past.In addition Plearnwan
have hotel style Retro for service Plearnwan located side streets soi Hua Hin 38
and Soi Hua Hin 40 indent Klai Kangwon summer palace of King Rama Vll.

Baan Suan Thip Homestay in Thailand, Krabi province

Baan Suan Thip Homestay Thailand situated in Ao Luk District of Krabi Province, one of the most attractive Tourist destinations in the South of Thailand. Only 1 ½ hours from Phuket and ½ hour from Krabi.

Not only embraced by the greenery beautiful forest and sleeping mountain, but our hideaway country homestay is surrounded by the magical of scented plants and flowers in the tropical garden, giving aroma for guests all day long.

Comfortable accommodation with air-condition and fan every rooms. Warm water plus facilities of transportation and good access road, telephone line, cable TV and High Speed Internet, which will make you feel at home. Otherwise, select accommodation to suit your budget, but still pleasant and fun in the simple bamboo hut with a bathroom open to the sky or camp on the nearby hill top with seaview.

In case of emergency or sickness, a Police Station and a District Hospital and more than 6 doctors’ clinics are only 5 mins. Drive.

At Baan Suan Thip Homestay, whether short or long stay, you will be welcome as one of our families. You will be treated with the local Southern Food and one of which, of course is delicious Seafood from our home cook. You will be pampered with native fresh fruits and vegetable from our garden.

During your stay, there are many activities for you to choose, unless you prefer to sit back and relax with the local traditional Thai Massage at home in our opened air Canopy (Sala) caressing with mountain wind, reading and enjoy watching the various type of birds and butterflies.

Baan suanthip homestay Krabi And if you are lucky, to see the pheasants and turtles come out of the wood or feeding tropical fish or rowing the boat in the lake in front of your room.

Phetchaburi - General Information

Majestic Khao Wang, sweet puddings, city of
Buddha, excellent art, land of Dharma, delightful
beaches.
Phetchaburi is a travel destination that caters for many tastes.
It has a great number of temples, palaces, ancient arts and long
history to offer. Here visitors will experience the nostalgic qualities of the days gone by in many classic tourist attractions. Cha-am
beach continues to be popular after all these decades, its charming white sandy beach still makes it one of the best places to relax.
Come visit Phetchaburi, a gem of a city.

Phetchaburi is a province in the lower central region 123 Km south of Bangkok with an area of 6,225 sq.Km. Phetchaburi was historically an important town. It was mentioned in a stone
inscription found in the reign of King Jayavarman VII of the Khmer empire. Moreover, Phetchaburi even sent its own envoys to China as an independent state before the rise of Ayutthaya Kingdom. The inscription of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great also mentions the name of Phetchaburi.

During Ayutthaya Era, Phetchaburi was a first class fortress town, the kingdom’s southern gateway, as well as a supply collection point. In Rattanakosin Era, Phetchaburi has become an important sea-side resort. Three Kings of the present dynasty built their palaces in Phetchaburi.

Geography
The west is mountainous dense jungles where the Tenasserim range, whose Phetchaburi section stretches 120 Km, lies as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar. The east is the Gulf of
Thailand coastline stretching 80 Km from north to south. There are three important rivers in
Phetchaburi: Phetchaburi river which is 227 Km long, Bang Kloi river at 44 Km, and Bang Tabun river at 18 Km.

Climate
As a seaside province, the climate of Phetchaburi is influenced by the southwest monsoon. Heavy rains occur from May to November. The best time to visit is from December to April or in winter when the sky is always clear.

Administration and Boundaries
Phetchaburi Province borders Amphoe Amphawa, Samut Songkhram Province and Amphoe Pak Tho, Ratchaburi Province to the north, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to the
south, the Gulf of Thailand to the east, and Union of Myanmar to the west.

Phetchaburi Province is divided into 8 Amphoes: Mueang Phetchaburi, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Tha Yang, Kaeng Krachan, and Cha-am.

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