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Doi Mae Salong

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Doi Mae Salong (Thai: ดอยแม่สลอง) is a place with a very interesting history. It is also one of my favourite places in Thailand. The official name of the village is Santikhiri (สันติคีรี), but it is located on a hill called Mae Salong (“doi” means mountain in Thai).

I mentioned the interesting history of the place. The early days of Doi Mae Salong go back to the time of opium trade in the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle was the name of the area where three countries border each other – Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos – and it was infamous for drugs trade. The following history was adopted from Mae Salong’s Wikitravel website (here).

In 1949, after the Nationalist Kuomintang government was formed, 93rd Division of the Chinese Nationalist Army refused to surrender to Chinese communists.

Unlike most of the unrelenting nationalists that fled to Taiwan in 1949, a force of 12,000 escaped from Yunnan to Burma and continued an insurgency against the Peoples’ Republic. They were at first supported by Taiwan and the USA, but diplomatic shifts later led to the partial disbanding of the nationalist forces in Burma. While thousands left for Thailand in 1961, many remained in Burma.

The soldiers that settled in Mae Salong kept it as a military base in preparation for an eventual counter-attack against communist China. They funded their arms purchases with opium production and rubbed shoulders with notorious Burmese warlord and drug baron Khun Sa, who lived a few kilometres away in Ban Hin Taek and who initially trained with the Kuomintang before founding his own army.

In the 1970s the Thai government struck a deal with the renegades: the battle-hardened soldiers would help them fight Thailand’s own communist insurgents in exchange for legitimacy and Thai citizenship. Part of their going straight involved the soldiers’ cessation of opium production in favour of the cultivation of mushrooms and above all oolong tea (a kind of between green and black tea, with the green being more dominant), which is now Mae Salong’s main product. The tea plantations can be spotted at almost every hill and valley in the area.

The road to Mae Salong is very windy and sometimes steep, yet usually very well constructed, which makes it seem actually pretty easy. Bear in mind that it doesn’t mean it is completely safe at all, as we have witnessed ourselves – but more about that later.

Probably the most famous place in Doi Mae Salong is Phra Boromathat Chedi, stupa built in honour of the Princess Mother, Srinagarindra. Next to the chedi is the Princess Mother Hall, a modern, Thai-style pavilion looking similar to a temple on the outside. There are two ways leading to the stupa – one on your feet, through 719 steep stairs (on photos) and very steep and windy paved road coming from the other end of Mae Salong (you can see the steep end of this road on the photos as well).

Other places worth mentioning are Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong, and Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum (ticket: 20 baht, about 0.5 euro, in 2013). Museum is rather modest and its purpose is to keep the memory of soldiers that died during the fights against communism.

What is most breathtaking, are the views. Beautiful panorama can be seen especially from Phra Boromathat Chedi – from there you can also see the overwhelming tea plantations. It is definitely worth staying here for one night. During my last visit, it was a time of Tea Festival, Sakura Blossom and Several Tribes culture (not perfect name in English, but hey – this is Thailand). There was a procession of hill tribe members (living in the proximity) dressed in traditional clothes that walked through the length of the village. There was also a big marketplace and a large stage, where one could admire the shows of local folklore.

Mae Salong was founded by Chinese people from Yunnan province and therefore is a perfect opportunity to try the Yunnanese cuisine. Personally I love Yunnanese beef curry served with mantou (Chinese steamed bun without filling). Salapao (Chinese steamed buns with fillings) are also well worth trying.

On the way back we witnessed a scene of an accident – the truck has stopped on the tree growing at a turn. It is not something you can see every day. So much about the road safety.

Before arriving in Chiang Rai town, we briefly stopped at Pong Nam Ron hot springs. At that time they were still under construction, the only ready things were places for dipping feet and  ponds for boiling eggs.

The photos come again from many trips to Doi Mae Salong so do not be deceived by my constantly changing look.

Doi Mae Salong (A – Doi Mae Salong, Santikhiri village, B – Pong Nam Ron hot springs)

Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
On the way from Tha Ton. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Po drodze z Tha Ton. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
On the way from Tha Ton. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Po drodze z Tha Ton. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
View of the Mae Salong surroundings. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok na okolice Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea break at one of the many tea shops. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przerwa na herbatę w jednym z wielu sklepów. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
719 steps leading to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
719 schodów prowadzących do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
719 steps leading to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
719 schodów prowadzących do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Small animals we encountered on the steps to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Małe zwierzątka, na jakie natknęliśmy się na schodach prowadzących do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
719 steps leading to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
719 schodów prowadzących do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The steep road leading to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Stroma droga prowadząca do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The steep road leading to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Stroma droga prowadząca do Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Princess Mother Hall, located just next to Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Pawilon Księżniczki Matki, wybudowany tuż obok Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view from Phra Boromathat Chedi. Wild Mexican sunflowers in the full bloom in the foreground. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok z Phra Boromathat Chedi. Dzikie meksykańskie słoneczniki w pełnym rozkwicie na pierwszym planie. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
The view on a tea plantation as seen from the tomb of General Tuan. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok na plantację herbaty, obok grobowca generała Tuan. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tomb of General Tuan, the founder of Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Grobowiec generała Tuan, założyciela Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
One of the many tea shops. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Jeden z wielu sklepów z herbatą. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at one of the tea plantations. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na jednej z plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at one of the tea plantations. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na jednej z plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at one of the tea plantations. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na jednej z plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at one of the tea plantations. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na jednej z plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Insect at one of the tea plantations. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Insekt na jednej z plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Street market at Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przydrożny targ w Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Street market at Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przydrożny targ w Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the big 0 km marker. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja przy wielkim znaczniku zerowego kilometra. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the big 0 km marker. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja przy wielkim znaczniku zerowego kilometra. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me eating salapao (Chinese steamed bun with filling) for breakfast. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja jedzący salapao (chińskie nadziewane kluski na parze) na śniadanie. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Market at Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Targ w Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Inside Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Muzeum Pamięci Chińskich Męczenników. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Yunnanese cuisine – excellent Yunnanese beef curry. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Potrawy z prowincji Yunnan – doskonałe curry z wołowiną. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Yunnanese cuisine. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Potrawy z prowincji Yunnan. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Our dinner. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Nasza kolacja. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Fried rice. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Podsmażony ryż. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Mantou (Chinese steamed bun, no filling). Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Mantou (chińskie kluski na parze bez nadzienia). Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Yunnanese cuisine. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Potrawy z prowincji Yunnan. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Market at Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Targ podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Market at Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Targ podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
People from hill tribes are dancing during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ludzie z plemion górskich tańczą podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Kids wearing traditional hilltribe costumes during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Dzieci ubrane w tradycyjne stroje plemion górskich podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Kids wearing traditional hilltribe costumes during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Dzieci ubrane w tradycyjne stroje plemion górskich podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Big swing for 4 people at the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wielka huśtawka dla 4 osób podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea Festival Parade. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Parada podczas Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Stage performances during the Tea Festival. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Przedstawienia na scenie z okazji Festiwalu Herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Guardian of the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Strażnik plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Guardian of the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Strażnik plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Panoramic view of the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Panoramiczny widok na plantację herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Giant swing, next to the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wielka huśtawka, przy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Plantacja herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Plantacja herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Decorations at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Oczko wodne przy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me and the decorations at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja i oczko wodne przy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Giant tea pot at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wielki dzbanek na herbatę przy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Giant tea pot at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Wielki dzbanek na herbatę przy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Panoramic view of the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Panoramiczny widok na plantację herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Plantacja herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Plantacja herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me jumping at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Skaczący ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me jumping (again) at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Skaczący (ponownie) ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me jumping (I just love it) at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Skaczący ja (po prostu to uwielbiam) na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Ma at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Ma at the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja na plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Plantacja herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Guardians of the tea plantation. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Strażnicy plantacji herbaty. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Crashed truck on the way down. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Zmasakrowana ciężarówka na drodze w dół. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
View near the crashed truck. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok obok miejsca wypadku ciężarówki. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
View near the crashed truck. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok obok miejsca wypadku ciężarówki. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
View of the Mae Salong surroundings. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok na okolice Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Me and the view of the Mae Salong surroundings. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Ja i widok na okolice Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
View of the Mae Salong surroundings. Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Widok na okolice Mae Salong. Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Pong Nam Ron hot springs, on the way from Mae Salong to Chiang Rai. Pond for boiling eggs. Pong Nam Ron, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródła Pong Nam Ron, po drodze z Mae Salong do Chiang Rai. Basenik do gotowania jajek. Pong Nam Ron, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Pong Nam Ron hot springs, on the way from Mae Salong to Chiang Rai. Pond for boiling eggs. Pong Nam Ron, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródła Pong Nam Ron, po drodze z Mae Salong do Chiang Rai. Basenik do gotowania jajek. Pong Nam Ron, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Pong Nam Ron hot springs on the way from Mae Salong to Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródła Pong Nam Ron, po drodze z Mae Salong do Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Pong Nam Ron hot springs on the way from Mae Salong to Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródła Pong Nam Ron, po drodze z Mae Salong do Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province, Thailand - Doi Mae Salong, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia
Pong Nam Ron hot springs on the way from Mae Salong to Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, Chiang Rai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródła Pong Nam Ron, po drodze z Mae Salong do Chiang Rai. Pong Nam Ron, prowincja Chiang Rai, Tajlandia.
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Doi Phahompok National Park

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I almost forgot to include a post about the remaining part of Doi Phahompok National Park. You can read the first part here.

The most popular part of Doi Phahompok National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยผ้าห่มปก) are Fang hot springs located nearby the town of the same name. The springs are very picturesque as they are located next to the mountains. On a large meadow there are randomly placed rocks of various sizes – all natural. The hot water comes to the surface and creates ponds of different shapes and sizes. The larger ones were adapted for egg boiling. We can buy a pack of eggs, submerge them in the hot water, wait for about 20 minutes and eggs are ready to eat. This way they will also contain minerals from hot springs and therefore they should be healthier.

There are few large pools with hot water available for visitors (the water is not too hot so that entire families can enjoy) as well as private hot spring cabins with round shaped stoned bathtubs. The private cabin costed 50 baht per person (about 1 euro) per hour for min. 2 people (a single person could use a private cabin by paying for 2 people).

The national park also contains some waterfalls. Unfortunately, most of them are localised in areas that are hard to reach (the roads are steep and unpaved). At the beginning I followed the way to one of the waterfalls recommended by a park ranger but eventually common sense took over and I turned back. I have only visited easily accessible Pong Nam Dam waterfall – maybe a small one, but not without its charm.

Doi Phahompok National Park (A – ticket booth, B – Kiew Lom camp ground, C – Fang hot springs)

Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Farms around Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Farmy w okolicy Parku Narodowego Doi Phahompok. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool rocks near the entrance to Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Fajne skały blisko głównego wejścia do gorących źródeł Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The landscape with natural rocks and some handsome dude at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami i pewnym przystojnym gościem przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The landscape with natural rocks and some handsome dude at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami i pewnym przystojnym gościem przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorąca woda tworzy niewielkie sadzawki na powierzchni. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorąca woda tworzy niewielkie sadzawki na powierzchni. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorąca woda tworzy niewielkie sadzawki na powierzchni. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond for boiling eggs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Sadzawka z gorącą wodą do gotowania jaj. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot spring (geyser). Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródło (gejzer). Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot spring (geyser). Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródło (gejzer). Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot spring (geyser) and awesome person in the foreground. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródło (gejzer) i świetny gość z przodu. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot spring (geyser) and awesome person in the foreground. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gorące źródło (gejzer) i świetny gość z przodu. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond for boiling eggs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Sadzawka z gorącą wodą do gotowania jaj. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The cool landscape with natural rocks at Fang hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pejzaż z naturalnymi skałami przy gorących źródłach Fang. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The pathway near private hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Chodnik nieopodal prywatnych kabin z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Private hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Prywatne kabiny z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Private hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Prywatne kabiny z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Private hot springs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Prywatne kabiny z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Public hot spring pool. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Publiczny basen z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Public hot spring pool. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Publiczny basen z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Public hot spring pool. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Publiczny basen z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Public hot spring pool. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Publiczny basen z gorącą wodą. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The hot water pond for boiling eggs. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Sadzawka z gorącą wodą do gotowania jaj. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road in Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jedna z dróg w Parku Narodowym Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road in Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jedna z dróg w Parku Narodowym Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The road to Pong Nam Dam waterfall. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Droga do wodospadu Pong Nam Dam. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The road to Pong Nam Dam waterfall. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Droga do wodospadu Pong Nam Dam. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Pong Nam Dam waterfall. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wodospad Pong Nam Dam. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Pong Nam Dam waterfall. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wodospad Pong Nam Dam. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and Pong Nam Dam waterfall. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i wodospad Pong Nam Dam. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hilltribe person selling things. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Sprzedawczyni z plemion górskich. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hilltribe person selling things. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Sprzedawczyni z plemion górskich. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Chiang Mai province, Gallery, Thailand

Tha Ton village

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After scoring a beautiful sunrise at Thailand’s second highest mountain (Doi Phahompok), I continued my journey towards Doi Mae Salong, which is famous for its tea plantations.

Before I got there though, I have visited a temple next to the road and then stopped at rather small town of Tha Ton (village indeed, only about 2,000 people). Even though I have passed through Tha Ton many times in the past, I never stopped there for a longer time – which turned out to be a huge mistake. Tha Ton is located on the Kok river, which flows all the way from Chiang Rai city (and further, one way into Myanmar and another into Mekong river). The village is famous mostly for the temple – Wat Tha Ton, which consists of 9 levels. Each temple level is different – dragons and Buddha images are the most common sights here. The view of the surrounding areas from the higher temple level is simply breath-taking – the weather was very clear so the visibility was perfect. One could see military outpost on the border with Myanmar easily.

On Tha Ton-Chiang Rai water way there is a scheduled boat service. I have never decided to use this mode of transport because it takes much longer than the paved road (3h one way, 5h the other). Locals have mentioned that the boat trip is indeed quite nice, yet really long. The day was finished (and started) with the visit at one of the local restaurants by the Kok riverside. Fresh fish at good prices prepared in Thai way should not be missed by any travellers who happen to make their way in this area. Even though visiting this place is unlikely for ordinary tourists, it can provide you with a unique Thai experience.

Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the temples around Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jedna ze świątyń w okolicy Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dragon at Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Smok w Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dragon at Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Smok w Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and the dragon at Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i smok w Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me at Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja w Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and the view from Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i widok z Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wnętrze Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Buddha image at Wat Tha Ton. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wizerunek Buddhy w Wat Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
On Tha Ton riverside (Kok river). Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Nad rzeką Kok w Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
On Tha Ton riverside (Kok river). Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Nad rzeką Kok w Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Restaurant on Tha Ton riverside (Kok river). Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Restauracja nad rzeką Kok w Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Tha Ton, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
On Tha Ton riverside (Kok river). Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Nad rzeką Kok w Tha Ton. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Chiang Mai province, Gallery, Thailand

Doi Phahompok – The mountain top

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Doi Phahompok (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยผ้าห่มปก) is the second highest mountain in Thailand (2,285 MSL) located in Chiang Mai province, not far from Fang city. It is not too popular among tourists – usually only locals go there. In order to reach the mountain top, it is necessary to use 4WD or a motorbike. The road is dirt and very challenging. One time I went up on my faithful 125 cc Honda Sonic (just take a look at photos, how dusty the road is!) and another time I went on the back of a local’s pick up truck. Outside of the season (the season goes from December until February) almost nobody comes here.

Before reaching the camp site, it is worth taking a small detour to the left, a little bit after the ticket booth (ticket for foreigners – 400 baht, about 9 euro, ticket for Thais  – 40 baht, about 1 euro) in order to see the Huai Bon cave. The cave entrance is rather small, but the cave goes on for 324 m and the corridor is anything between 2 and 25 m wide. Inside the cave, one can find many interesting rock formations, not to mention the abundance of stalactites and stalagmites. There are no lights whatsoever inside the cave so it is necessary to bring your own torch (flashlight). There are few other smaller caves in the area, but there are no signs pointing their exact location. Rarely people come to visit Huai Bon cave – I was the only visitor there. After seeing the cave, it is time to move on.

By going up, we reach a camp ground – the highest in Thailand (1,924 MSL). One can easily rent a tent. During the season, there is also a working restaurant here. There is a 3.5 km trail that allows us to reach the mountain top. The trail goes up almost all the time and can be challenging for some. The park rangers said that it takes about 2 hours to reach the summit. For me, as I am an experienced hiker, it took only one hour. First time I woke up at 4 am to reach the summit for the sunrise at 6 am, but instead I have reached the peak at 5 am and I waited over one hour for the sunrise (at that time I was also the only tourist – really the only one who was spending a night there). The second time I knew that it will take me only 1 hour to reach the summit so I started my hike later.

“Doi Phahompok” means “mountain with a flat top” and so it is – the top offers great views in all directions. The peak has 2,285 MSL, so in the morning we are above the clouds and the rising sun comes out of the sea of clouds. When we look to the west, we can see the border with Myanmar (Burma, and further into the country) and military outposts on the mountain tops. A little to the southwest one can see Doi Ang Khang (which I covered in the previous posts) if the weather is clear enough.

Doi Phahompok National Park offers other attractions nearby – famous hot springs and few waterfalls. I will cover these in the next post.

On the way I have made a stop at one temple, which houses the 300 year old wooden Buddha image – it is quite unique, and therefore, worth seeing.

Don’t forget to check out the second post about Doi Phahompok National Park by clicking here.

Doi Phahompok National Park (A – ticket booth, B – Kiew Lom camp ground, C – Fang hot springs)

Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
A surprise on the road – huge rock taking one lane. On the way to Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Niespodzianka na drodze – wielki głaz zajmujący jeden pas ruchu. Po drodze do Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
A temple housing 300 year old wooden Buddha image. On the way to Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Świątynia przechowująca 300-letni drewniany wizerunek Buddhy. Po drodze do Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
300 year old wooden Buddha image. On the way to Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
300-letni drewniany wizerunek Buddhy. Po drodze do Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road to the camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piaszczysta droga wiodąca na górę Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road to the camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piaszczysta droga wiodąca na górę Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road to the camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piaszczysta droga wiodąca na górę Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road to the camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piaszczysta droga wiodąca na górę Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The steps going up to the Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Stopnie prowadzące do jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave, near the entrance. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon, blisko wejścia. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave, just before going DEEP inside. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon, tuż przed wejściem w GŁĘBOKĄ część. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Inside Huai Bon cave. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wewnątrz jaskini Huai Bon. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pole biwakowe na Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset seen from the camp site. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z pola biwakowego. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset seen from the camp site. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z pola biwakowego. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The temperature in the evening (7-8 pm). Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Temperatura wieczorem (około godziny 19-20). Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Starry sky at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gwiaździste niebo nad Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Starry sky at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Gwiaździste niebo nad Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the flowers. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jeden z kwiatów. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The views from the mountain top off the season – visibility is not as good. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widoki ze szczytu poza sezonem – widoczność nie jest zbyt dobra. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The views from the mountain top off the season – visibility is not as good. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widoki ze szczytu poza sezonem – widoczność nie jest zbyt dobra. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Some trees adopt fantastic shapes. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Niektóre drzewa przybierają fantastyczne kształty. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Tourists waiting for the sunrise at the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Turyści czekający na szczycie na wschód słońca. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Just before the sunrise, mountains covered in the mist. You can see the mountains that make up the border with Myanmar – and further into the country. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Tuż przed wschodem słońca, góry skąpane we mgle. Można zobaczyć góry tworzące granicę z Mjanmą (Birmą) – i dalej w głąb kraju. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunrise seen from the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wschód słońca widziany ze szczytu. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunrise seen from the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wschód słońca widziany ze szczytu. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Just after the sunrise, on the mountain top. You can see the mountains that make up the border with Myanmar – and further into the country. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Tuż po wschodzie słońca, na szczycie. Można zobaczyć góry tworzące granicę z Mjanmą (Birmą) – i dalej w głąb kraju. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Just after the sunrise, on the mountain top. You can see the mountains that make up the border with Myanmar – and further into the country. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Tuż po wschodzie słońca, na szczycie. Można zobaczyć góry tworzące granicę z Mjanmą (Birmą) – i dalej w głąb kraju. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Just after the sunrise, on the mountain top. You can see the mountains that make up the border with Myanmar – and further into the country. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Tuż po wschodzie słońca, na szczycie. Można zobaczyć góry tworzące granicę z Mjanmą (Birmą) – i dalej w głąb kraju. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Some trees adopt fantastic shapes. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Niektóre drzewa przybierają fantastyczne kształty. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Some trees adopt fantastic shapes. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Niektóre drzewa przybierają fantastyczne kształty. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The path to the mountain top. Some trees adopt fantastic shapes. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ścieżka prowadząca na szczyt. Niektóre drzewa przybierają fantastyczne kształty. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Viewpoint at the camp site. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Punkt widokowy na polu biwakowym. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Viewpoint at the camp site. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Punkt widokowy na polu biwakowym. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pole biwakowe na Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Camp site at Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pole biwakowe na Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The surrounding area of Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Okolice Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The surrounding area of Doi Phahompok. Doi Phahompok, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Okolice Doi Phahompok. Park Narodowy Doi Phahompok, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Chiang Mai province, Gallery, Thailand

Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village

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My last post about Doi Ang Khang is dedicated to Nor Lae village, located at the border with Burma (Myanmar). The road to the village is rather steep (going up and down…). There is a small army base with a viewpoint in the village. The viewpoint allows us to see the beautiful mountainous scenery, as well as Burmese military outposts. Locals sell hand-made products, kids sometimes pose for photos. There is another quite dangerous road going along the border – you should ask soldiers for permission before using it.

Nor Lae village is only few kilometres apart from Doi Ang Khang Royal Project. In the surroundings of the Project there is also a “hidden” Ang Khang pagoda – there are no signs pointing you there, but if you only take a small side-way road out of curiosity, you can find it pretty quickly.

So we finish our journey in the coldest place in Thailand, we ride down the same most dangerous road in the country in the direction of the next mountain – Doi Phahompok. For some time Doi Ang Khang is included now as a part of Doi Phahompok National Park. We move on to see that “mountain with a flat summit”. I will describe it in the next post.

One last thing to keep in mind (same as with the other Doi Ang Khang posts) – the photos in the gallery come from all three different trips to Doi Ang Khang. Some of them were taken with my previous camera (non-SLR).

Surroundings of Doi Ang Khang (A – army base and camp ground, B – Royal Agricultural Station, C – Nor Lae village at the border with Burma/Myanmar)

Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The Royal Seat at Nor Lae viewpoint. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Królewskie krzesło przy punkcie widokowym. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Army base and a viewpoint. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Baza wojskowa i punkt widokowy. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Giant compass. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wielki kompas. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand, no man’s land and Burma. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii, ziemia niczyja i Birma (Mynamar). Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand, no man’s land and Burma. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii, ziemia niczyja i Birma (Mynamar). Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Burmese military outpost. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Birmański posterunek wojskowy. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Burmese army base. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Birmańska baza wojskowa. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hill tribe kids. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Dzieci z plemion górskich. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and hill tribe kids. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i dzieci z plemion górskich. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me at the end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja na końcu Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Koniec Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me at the end of Thailand. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja na końcu Tajlandii. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hill tribe people around Nor Lae viewpoint. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ludzie z plemion górskich obok punktu widokowego. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hill tribe people around Nor Lae viewpoint. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ludzie z plemion górskich obok punktu widokowego. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hill tribe people around Nor Lae viewpoint. Doi Ang Khang – Nor Lae village, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ludzie z plemion górskich obok punktu widokowego. Doi Ang Khang. Wioska Nor Lae. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me on a mule. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja dosiadający muła. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Ang Khang pagoda. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pagoda Ang Khang. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Ang Khang pagoda. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pagoda Ang Khang. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Ang Khang pagoda. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Pagoda Ang Khang. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The most dangerous road in Thailand – on the way down. It is NOT the most dangerous part of it (but not far from it). Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Najbardziej niebezpieczna droga w Tajlandii – jedziemy w dół. To NIE jest najtrudniejszy odcinek (ale bardzo blisko niego). Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The most dangerous road in Thailand – on the way down. It is NOT the most dangerous part of it (but not far from it). Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Najbardziej niebezpieczna droga w Tajlandii – jedziemy w dół. To NIE jest najtrudniejszy odcinek (ale bardzo blisko niego). Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang - Ban Nor Lae, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One last sunset. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ostatni zachód słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Chiang Mai province, Gallery, Thailand

Doi Ang Khang – Royal Project

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I recommend to spend the second day at Doi Ang Khang on visiting the Royal Project – actually Royal Agricultural Station. The Royal Project is really interesting! Since the temperatures are much lower than in the rest of the country (please remember that the temperature can drop below zero in December and January), at the Project you can find fruits that are non-existent in other parts of the country – like strawberries (the tastiest in all of Thailand!), kiwi, pears or peaches. There is also a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, even tea and coffee. The entrance fee is 50 baht per person (about 1 euro). There are many interesting and beautiful gardens on the grounds of Royal Project – shaded moist garden, flower gardens – Garden 80 (named to celebrate 80. birthday or HM the King of Thailand), English roses garden, rhododendrons, scented garden, bonsai tree garden, natural rock garden… There is a lot of things to admire indeed. The variety of gardens guarantees great views at any time of the year. Let’s not forget to mention rare birds (including endangered and endemic species – together over 1,000 species) that attract both ornithologists and photographers alike.

It is possible to rent a room inside the Project (but don’t forget to book ahead in the high season – usually months ahead!), you can take a peek at the house for Royal Family (rather modest and seems unused for years), finally you can try out local specialities in a very nice and cheap restaurant. Plus there are some nature trails, hill tribe villages, mule riding (not common to see those animals around!). If you still have time after visiting the Project, I recommend to continue forward to Nor Lae village, located at the border with Myanmar (Burma) – I will cover it in the next post.

One last thing to keep in mind (same as with the other Doi Ang Khang posts) – the photos in the gallery come from all three different trips to Doi Ang Khang. Some of them were taken with my previous camera (non-SLR).

Surroundings of Doi Ang Khang (A – army base and camp ground, B – Royal Agricultural Station, C – Nor Lae village at the border with Burma/Myanmar)

Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The mixed culture village next to Doi Ang Khang Royal Project. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wioska obok Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The mixed culture village next to Doi Ang Khang Royal Project. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wioska obok Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Entrance to Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wejście do Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Shaded moist garden at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zacieniony ogród z wilgotną roślinnością. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Shaded moist garden at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zacieniony ogród z wilgotną roślinnością. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Shaded moist garden at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zacieniony ogród z wilgotną roślinnością. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Shaded moist garden at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zacieniony ogród z wilgotną roślinnością. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Shaded moist garden at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zacieniony ogród z wilgotną roślinnością. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Colourful flowers at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kolorowe kwiaty na terenie Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Colourful flowers at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kolorowe kwiaty na terenie Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Colourful flowers at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kolorowe kwiaty na terenie Projektu Królewskiego Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jumping photos are always nice! Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Skaczące zdjęcia są zawsze mile widziane! Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Indoor plantations. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Plantacje pod dachem. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jumping photos are always nice! Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Skaczące zdjęcia są zawsze mile widziane! Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Jumping photos are always nice! Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Skaczące zdjęcia są zawsze mile widziane! Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Bonsai garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród z drzewkami bonsai. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Bonsai garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród z drzewkami bonsai. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Bonsai garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród z drzewkami bonsai. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Bonsai garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród z drzewkami bonsai. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Bonsai garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród z drzewkami bonsai. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from the natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z naturalnego ogrodu skalnego. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Natural rock garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Naturalny ogród skalny. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ogród 80 – piękny i kolorowy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Blooming sakura (cherry blossoms). Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kwitnąca sakura (wiśnia). Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Blooming sakura (cherry blossoms). Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kwitnąca sakura (wiśnia). Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Blooming sakura (cherry blossoms). Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kwitnąca sakura (wiśnia). Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Blooming sakura (cherry blossoms). Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kwitnąca sakura (wiśnia). Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Blooming sakura (cherry blossoms). Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.Garden 80 – beautiful and colourful. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Kwitnąca sakura (wiśnia). Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
On the way to the Royal Garden. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Po drodze do Królewskiego Ogrodu. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Royal Garden – here usually members of the Thai Royal Family relax after work. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Królewski Ogród – to tutaj zwykle członkowie tajskiej rodziny królewskiej odpoczywają po pracy. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the nature trails. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jeden ze szlaków krajobrazowych. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the nature trails. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jeden ze szlaków krajobrazowych. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Fruit plantations. Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Plantacje owoców. Projekt Królewski Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
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Doi Ang Khang – The Views

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Today I will write about my favourite place in Thailand (so far) – Doi Ang Khang. I personally love mountains, and Doi Ang Khang is the coldest place in Thailand. It is not the highest mountain in the country (1928 MSL) but it’s here where they observed negative temperatures (-2, -3 degrees Celsius). Doi Ang Khang is located in Chiang Mai province, about 3 hours drive from both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai city (so one can start the trip from either city). It is possible to get there using public transport (it is time-consuming and inconvenient) but it is much better to hire your own wheels. It is not too popular, especially among foreigners – it seems that only local tourists (mostly from the northern parts of the country) come here. Another important factor is the fact that the road to Doi Ang Khang is the most dangerous in all of Thailand. Only the last 10 km to the summit are so dangerous (especially the very last 2 km – road is extremely steep). Buses can not go there – the road is so windy (180 degrees serpentines!) that regular buses haven’t got enough space to make the turn. Even passenger cars get tired on the way (it is not uncommon to smell hot engine oil on the way) – it is much better to use 4WD. I have come here three times – twice on my faithful motorbike (125cc) and once with a car. Making this trip on a motorbike is truly unforgettable – and I prefer this kind of transport.

Upon arrival, there are at least two camping grounds – one is located at the small army base, and this is the one that I recommend. The reason for that is quite simple: soldiers have the best view at Doi Ang Khang (renting a tent starts at 400 baht for 2-people tent, about 9 euro). Those more picky can stay at resorts and hotels at the village next to Royal Agricultural Station – but in the season (December until February) it may be very hard to get a room without prior reservation.

First day I recommend to spend enjoying the view and climate around the summit as well as visiting the village. The village is quite interesting – the locals who live there come from various hill tribes and countries (Chinese, Burmese, Thais) and therefore it offers diversified cuisine.

In the evening I climbed up to the top of Doi Ang Khang to capture the sunset. At dawn, again I went all the way there (not very far from camping ground though) to see the sunrise. Afterwards, I continued towards Royal Agricultural Station. But I will cover it in the next post.

One last thing to keep in mind – the photos in the gallery come from all three different trips to Doi Ang Khang. Some of them were taken with my previous camera (non-SLR) and on top of things, I used to have long hair. Well then, enjoy the photos!

Surroundings of Doi Ang Khang (A – army base and camp ground, B – Royal Agricultural Station, C – Nor Lae village at the border with Burma/Myanmar)

Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Hay “huts” on the way to Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
“Domki” ze słomy, po drodze do Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
One of the available views. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Jeden z widoków po drodze. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The most dangerous road in Thailand – NOT the most dangerous part of it! Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Najbardziej niebezpieczna droga w Tajlandii – NIE najbardziej niebezpieczny jej odcinek! Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Almost there! Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Już prawie na miejscu! Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base – you can see the windy road. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej – można zobaczyć krętą drogę. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base – you can see the windy road. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej – można zobaczyć krętą drogę. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Army base and camp ground. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Baza wojskowa i pole namiotowe. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Army base and camp ground. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Baza wojskowa i pole namiotowe. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Army base. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Baza wojskowa. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view of army base and camp ground during sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na bazę wojskową i pole namiotowe przy wschodzie słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view of army base and camp ground during sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na bazę wojskową i pole namiotowe przy wschodzie słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view on the other side – behind those mountains is Myanmar (Burma). Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na drugą stronę – za tymi górami jest już Myanmar (Birma). Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Around the summit of Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Okolice szczytu Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunrise at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wschód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view of army base and camp ground during sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na bazę wojskową i pole namiotowe przy wschodzie słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunrise at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Wschód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and sunrise at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i wschód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base – you can see the windy road. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej – można zobaczyć drogę. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view of army base and camp ground during sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na bazę wojskową i pole namiotowe przy wschodzie słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view of army base and camp ground during sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok na bazę wojskową i pole namiotowe przy wschodzie słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and the mountains. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i góry. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me and the mountains. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i góry. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Dirt road at Doi Ang Khang. Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Utwardzona droga na Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base – you can see the windy road. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej – można zobaczyć krętą drogę. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Viewpoint at the army base. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Punkt widokowy w bazie wojskowej. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me with the big km 0 marker. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja i wielki znacznik km 0. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Camp ground sign. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Oznaczenie pola namiotowego. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Around the summit of Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Okolice szczytu Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Sunset at Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Zachód słońca widziany z Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The summit of Doi Ang Khang. Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Szczyt Doi Ang Khang. Prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The summit of Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Szczyt Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Me at the summit of Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Ja na szczycie Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Beautiful starry sky at Doi Ang Khang – the air is crystal clear. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piękne gwiaździste niebo nad Doi Ang Khang – powietrze jest nieskazitelnie czyste. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Beautiful starry sky at Doi Ang Khang – the air is crystal clear. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Piękne gwiaździste niebo nad Doi Ang Khang – powietrze jest nieskazitelnie czyste. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
The view from army base – you can see the windy road. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Widok z bazy wojskowej – można zobaczyć krętą drogę. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Army base and camp ground. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Baza wojskowa i pole namiotowe. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Surroundings at sunrise. Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Okolica podczas wschodu słońca. Doi Ang Khang, prowincja Chiang Mai, Tajlandia.
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Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos

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Finally I have arrived at Don Det, one of many islands making up the Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands) archipelago on the Mekong river. Si Phan Don is located on the southernmost of Laos, next to the Cambodian border. It is extremely laid back place – you can easily relax yourself in the hammock and watch the days go by. I got myself a comfy bungalow on the riverside, with bathroom inside, small veranda with hammock and such pleasure costed me just 30,000 kip (about 3 euro, October 2014).

On the first day I only took some walk around the island and caught the sunset. On the second day I went out on a full day kayaking trip (price: 150,000 kip, about 15 euro). The main purpose of that trip was to see the largest waterfall in South East Asia – Khon Phapheng. It is not the most beautiful nor the highest of waterfalls. Being the largest cascade in South East Asia, Khon Phapheng offers impressive views on its up to 15 m high and 1 km wide rock formation, forcing the usually calm flow of the Mekong to roar through its narrow gorges and forming a natural obstacle for shipping. It is one of the reasons why China can’t be reached by Mekong only. Aggressive waters are crashing millions of litres on the rocks and into Cambodia every second.

The next day I went to Don Khong island, which at the time saw even fewer visitors than Don Det. I rented a bicycle and rode around the whole island – and apart from some modest temples I didn’t notice anything exceptional. I stayed there one night and came back to Thailand on the following day.

This way we have come to the end of my Laos trip in 2014. During this trip I have visited only the southern part of Laos, as I’ve seen the north earlier – I will surely post my photos and reports from previous trips later on.

Laos, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands, A – Don Det, B – Don Khong)

Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Don Det island – super laid back place. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Wyspa Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Don Det island – super laid back place. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Wyspa Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Don Det island – super laid back place. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Wyspa Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Don Det island – super laid back place. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Wyspa Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Sunset at Don Det island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Zachód słońca widziany z wyspy Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Sunset at Don Det island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Zachód słońca widziany z wyspy Don Det, bardzo spokojne miejsce. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Around Don Det island – on a kayaking tour. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Okolice Don Det, podczas wycieczki kajakowej. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Around Don Det island – on a kayaking tour. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Okolice Don Det, podczas wycieczki kajakowej. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Around Don Det island – on a kayaking tour. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Okolice Don Det, podczas wycieczki kajakowej. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Around Don Det island – on a kayaking tour. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Okolice Don Det, podczas wycieczki kajakowej. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Transfer from one place to another in a crowded pick up truck. Kayaking tour. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Transfer z miejsca na miejsce w zatłoczonym pick-upie. Wycieczka kajakowa. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Temple holding some sacred tree, on the way to Khon Phapheng falls. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia przechowująca jakieś święte drzewo, po drodze do wodospadu Khon Phapheng. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Temple holding some sacred tree, on the way to Khon Phapheng falls. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia przechowująca jakieś święte drzewo, po drodze do wodospadu Khon Phapheng. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Me at Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Ja i największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Khon Phapheng falls – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, up to 15 m high and about 1 km wide rock formation. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Największy wodospad w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – Khon Phapheng, do 15 m wysokości i ok. 1 km szerokości formacje skalne. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos - Don Det
Big snail on a path at Don Det island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Duży ślimak na ścieżce na wyspie Don Det. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
On the way to Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
W drodze na Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
On the way to Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
W drodze na Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Temple at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Świątynia na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
An elderly woman at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Starsza kobieta na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
Rainbow at Don Khong island. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos.
Tęcza na wyspie Don Khong. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos – Don Khong
My delicious dinner at Don Khong island – fish prepared in a coconut milk. Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Laos
Moja pyszna kolacja na wyspie Don Khong – ryba przygotowana w mleku kokosowym. Si Phan Don (Cztery Tysiące Wysp), Laos.
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Bolaven Plateau, Laos – Sekong to Pakse

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I woke up early morning and left Sekong pretty fast – as there is not much to see here. You can see my very cheap (and a bit run down) guest house on the photos – it doesn’t mean, however, that there were no other hotels around – quite the opposite, there is a large choice for such a remote town. The way back to Pakse was surprisingly smooth – just few kilometres were not paved. I have made a stop to see the main attraction and my purpose of this trip – breathtaking Nam Tok Katamtok waterfall. It is very easy to pass by without noticing it, the only sign pointing to its location is very small and barely visible. I am not sure if it is possible to come any closer to the waterfall itself – probably not – and I would never try just going there through the forest on my own, as it could be tragic if there were any UXOs (unexploded ordnances) left from the Indochina war.

On the way to Pakse I stopped by few coffee plantations and some other waterfalls – Tat Cham Pee and Tat E-Tu. My return to Pakse was delayed some good two hours, as it started to rain heavily while I was at one of those waterfalls – and it just wouldn’t stop for the entire two hours.

Next day morning I valiantly climbed the stairs of the neighbouring hill, where a large Buddha statue is located, together with a viewpoint. I took photos of Pakse from the other side of the Mekong river and continued my journey to the southernmost part of Laos – Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands).

From Sekong (A) to Pakse (B)

Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
My very cheap (and a bit run down) guest house in Sekong on the outside…
Mój bardzo tani (i nieco zaniedbany) hotelik w Sekong z zewnątrz…
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
…and my guest house inside. Sekong, Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
…i mój hotelik wewnątrz. Sekong, Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Landscape of Dong Hua Sao National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Krajobraz parku narodowego Dong Hua Sao. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Beautiful waterfall – Nam Tok Katamtok. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Piękny wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Beautiful waterfall – Nam Tok Katamtok. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Piękny wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Close-up on Nam Tok Katamtok waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Zbliżenie na wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Beautiful waterfall – Nam Tok Katamtok. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Piękny wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Beautiful waterfall – Nam Tok Katamtok. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Piękny wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Beautiful waterfall – Nam Tok Katamtok. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Piękny wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Me and Nam Tok Katamtok waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Ja i wodospad Nam Tok Katamtok. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The toughest part of the road from Sekong to Pakse. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Najtrudniejszy odcinek drogi z Sekong do Pakse. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
One of many coffee plantations. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Jedna z wielu plantacji kawy. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Some kind of nuts growing next to the coffee. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Jakiś rodzaj orzechów rosnący obok kawy. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Cham Pee waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Cham Pee. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Cham Pee waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Cham Pee. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Cham Pee waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Cham Pee. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Cham Pee waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Cham Pee. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Cham Pee waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Cham Pee. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat E-Tu waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat E-Tu. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat E-Tu waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat E-Tu. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat E-Tu waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat E-Tu. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Panoramic view of Pakse with Lao-Japanese bridge.
Panorama Pakse z Laotańsko-Japońskim mostem.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
On the way to the viewpoint. Pakse, Laos.
Po drodze do punktu widokowego. Pakse, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
View of Pakse with Lao-Japanese bridge.
Widok na Pakse z Laotańsko-Japońskim mostem.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
View of Pakse with Lao-Japanese bridge.
Widok na Pakse z Laotańsko-Japońskim mostem.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Buddha image at the viewpoint. Pakse, Laos.
Wizerunek Buddhy na punkcie widokowym. Pakse, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Sekong to Pakse - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The scenery outside Pakse city.
Widok na okolice Pakse.
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Bolaven Plateau, Laos – Pakse to Sekong

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Bolaven Plateau is famous for its dramatic waterfalls, fertile soil, high-grade coffee plantations and its own micro climate. It is noticeably cooler than in neighbouring Pakse. Similar to Tha Khaek, there is also a “loop” available for adventurous tourists. It takes more time though (6 days which I didn’t have). But I really wanted to see the most beautiful waterfall in the area – Nam Tok Katamtok, which is also one of the more remote ones. In order to achieve this, I decided to go in one day from Pakse all the way to Sekong and then the next day come back using another route, going next to that waterfall.

I rented a new motorbike and made my way towards Bolaven Plateau in the direction of Paksong. I’ve made my first stop to see one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Laos – Tad Fan waterfall. Two parallel streams of the Huay Bang Lieng come out of dense forest and down more than 120 m. I saw the waterfall from the viewpoint at Tad Fane Resort. There is a possibility of taking a path to the waterfall itself, unfortunately I couldn’t take it as a real downpour came just minutes later. So I saw another popular waterfall nearby – Tat Yuang. Tat Yuang is 40 m high and there is a gazebo that allows you to enjoy the view.

I have tried the local coffee (delicious!) and continued my journey. I had to stop few times on the way as it rained once in a while – one of those stops I did in a very local restaurant where nobody spoke any English but kids were happy to pose for photos. I arrived in Sekong after dusk. There I had supper at Pha Thip restaurant which has interesting photos from Sekong province hanging on the walls. Since this is one of the most remote areas in Laos, photos show how scrap metal from the war is utilised in everyday life. I took photos of those photos and uploaded them at the end of the gallery as I think many of You will find them interesting (I also abstained from retouching them). I have spent the night in rather old an run-down (but very cheap) guest house, where my money supported malaria education group.

Bolaven Plateau – from Pakse (A) to Sekong (B)

Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
My motorbike on Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Mój środek transportu po Płaskowyżu Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Entrance to Tad Fane Resort. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wejście do kurortu Tad Fane Resort. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Fan waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Fan. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Fan waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Fan. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Fan waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Fan. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Me and Tat Fan waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Ja i wodospad Tat Fan. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Around Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Okolice wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Around Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Okolice wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The top of Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Na górze wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The top of Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Na górze wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The steep stairs to Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Strome schody do wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Wodospad Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Me and Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Ja i Wodospad Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The restaurant and coffee shop around Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Restauracja, która serwuje także świeżą kawę, obok wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
The restaurant and coffee shop around Tat Yuang waterfall. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Restauracja, która serwuje także świeżą kawę, obok wodospadu Tat Yuang. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Kids at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dzieci w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A boy at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Chłopczyk w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A girl at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dziewczynka w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A girl at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dziewczynka w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A girl at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dziewczynka w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A boy at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Chłopczyk w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
My meal at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong – noodle soup and tea. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Mój posiłek w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong – zupa z makaronem i herbata. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Kids at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dzieci w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Kids at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Dzieci w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A boy and his father at the very local restaurant, on the way to Sekong. Bolaven Plateau, Laos.
Chłopczyk i jego tata w bardzo lokalnej knajpce przy drodze do Sekong. Płaskowyż Bolaven, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
An NPA deminer searching for UXO in Sekong Province, Laos.
Saper poszukujący niewypałów w prowincji Sekong, Laos.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
A half of a cluster bomb dispenser under your house is “money in the bank”. Empty cluster bomb containers have great value as scrap metal. The scrap metal industry is huge in Laos, which is, per capita, the most heavily bombed nation in the world.
Połowa dozownika bomb kasetowych trzymana pod domem jest “jak pieniądze w banku”. Puste pojemniki po bombach kasetowych mają dużą wartość jako złom. Przemysł złomowy jest w Laosie ogromny, gdyż jest to najbardziej zbombardowany kraj na świecie (w przeliczeniu na mieszkańca).
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
One of many homes that uses cluster munition containers, found in the village, as support pillars in Dakchueng District.
Jeden z wielu domów w wiosce w rejonie Dakchueng, który używa pojemników po amunicji kasetowej jako podpory.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Unexploded BLU-24s found in Laos ready to be destroyed.
Niewypały BLU-24 znalezione w Laosie i przygotowane do zniszczenia.
Bolaven Plateau, Laos - Pakse to Sekong - Beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations
Cluster munition containers left over from the Indochina War are commonly adapted for use in people’s everyday lives.
Pojemniki po amunicji kasetowej, pozostawione po wojnie indochińskiej, są przystosowane do użytku codziennego.