Attraction Fang
District, Chiang Mai
 Ang
Khang Royal Agricultural Station 
Location: Ban Khum, Mae Ngon sub-district, Fang District, Chiang
Mai. Tel. 0 5345 0107-9; Fax. 0 5345 0106
Located in the valley of Doi Ang Khang, the station is designated
for conducting experiments on possible temperate plants to be grown
in Thailand. The experiment is aimed at promoting the cultivation
of cash crops to replace hill tribes' opium plantations. Inside
the station, there are beautiful landscaped flower gardens, a restaurant
and plantations. Advanced contact is recommended for a group visit
with lecturers available upon request. Facilities include guesthouses
(inside the station), food and beverage, parking space, toilets,
etc.
In addition, there are many guesthouses and a hotel located around
the station. The entrance fee is 50 bahts per vehicle (including
driver) and admission fee of 30 bahts per person. The morning market
in front of the station, which is the hill tribes market, is stunning
and charming.
Doi
Ang Khang National Park 
Famous for its cool climate all year round, visitors can explore
the Royal Angkhang Station Project and visit hill tribe villages
to learn more about their daily life. To get there, take Highway
No. 107 (Chiang Mai-Fang), turn left at an intersection around Km.
137 (Mae Kha Market) and proceed for another 25 kilometers to Doi
Ang Khang. As the route is filled with steep s-curves, an experienced
driver and vehicles in good condition is required. The local truck
(song taew) from Mae Kha Market offers chartered service to the
mountain.
Fang Hot Springs
These hot springs are situated at Ban Pin, which is located approximately
8 kilometers northwest of Fang city. The hot springs originate from
simmering granite with temperatures from 90 to 100 degrees Celsius.
Most notable is the largest spring which constantly jets out strong
sulphur scented steam.
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