Attraction Mae
Chaem District, Chiang Mai Thailand
 Doi
Inthanon National Park 
This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers
is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain which is
2,565 meters above sea level. Located between Mae Chaem and Chom
Thong, the park is comprised of the largest tract of upper mountain
forest which ranges across Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and ends in Northern
Thailand. The mountain ranges gave birth to the main tributaries
of the Ping river and formed the beautiful waterfalls, namely Siriphum,
Wachirathan, Mae Pan, Mae Klang and Mae Ya. The moist and dense
evergreen forest is abundant with lichens and wild orchids. The
park is also a paradise for bird lovers. Visiting Doi Inthanon is
possible throughout the year however, the best period for viewing
the waterfalls is May through November while the best period for
viewing wild flowers is December through February and for ornithologists
is November through March.
How to Get There: Travel 58 kilometers west of Chiang Mai via Highway
No. 107 to Chom Thong, then turn right into Highway No. 1009 and
continue a further distance of 48 kilometers along Highway No. 1009
to the summit. A good but rather steep asphalt road takes visitors
up, thus the vehicle must be in a good condition. Visitors could
pay for the entrance fee at Km. 8.
Doi Inthanon Royal Project Research Station
This is located at Ban Luang, Chom Thong District, on the way to
the Doi Inthanon peak. The research station is operated under the
Royal Project. The facilities are for research and development of
pilot projects for cash crops, which include coffee, cold-climate
fruits, and cut flowers. The research station also provides services
and information regarding the application of advanced technology
to help alleviate poverty, natural resource conservation etc. In
addition, information on production and marketing of the products
is also available. Tourists can visit the stations charming garden
of temperate-climate flowers and a cut-flower nursery. The research
station is located approximately 90 kilometers from the city and
near Inthanon peak. The research station is ideal for flower lovers
and is a recommended stopover for travelers heading up or down Doi
Inthanon. Advanced contact for a group visit is recommended. Tour
guide services are also available. For more information call 0 5335
5196.
Traditional
Cotton Woven Village
The village where the unique northern style Sarong is made is located
approximately 3 kilometers from Mae Chaem District Office in Tha
Pha Sub-district. The uniquely woven fabric is in great demand because
of its striking color and indigenous style.
Phutha
Oen Temple (Wat Phutha Oen)
The temple is located in Chang Khoeng Sub-district, Mae Chaem District.
According to legend, it was built in the early Ratanakosin era.
One of the most intriguing features in this temple the Water Chapel,
a chapel surrounded by water battlements instead of the ordinary
cement battlements.
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