Still retaining much of its natural beauty, Doi Pha Thang in northern Thailand on the border with Laos is the mountainous home of the Hmong, the Chinese Haw and Yao hill tribes. Interestingly the Haws are said to be the descendants of the 93rd Chinese Division that fought for the Kuomintang who settled here. The 130 km drive up from Chiang Rai city to the 1,638 metre mountain along curvy mountain roads transport visitors to a time far away when everything was green, mists hung over mountaintops and the weather was cool. The views and the cool mountain air is what attract visitors to this spot. Once on the Laos border they are presented with an unobstructed panorama of verdant hills, craggy peaks and on a good day even views of the Mekong River lazily winding its way down the valleys.
Meet members of the hill tribes and get in touch with their customs that have changed little over hundreds of years. Eat Chinese food in family-run wayside restaurants and taste peaches, red cherries, and pears fresh off orchards that are not found anywhere else in Thailand. The cooler climes may tempt visitors to camp among the cherry blossom trees, which are at their best during the early part of the year and enjoy the peace and quiet of a still unspoiled area, where the mists slowly lift from the mountain tops as the sun comes up or descends on them, towards the end of the day. Doi Pha Thang is a far cry from the usual tropical scenery of beaches and palm trees and the frenetic pace of the cities. A few days or even a few hours here is sure to provide a healing touch and make tensions fall away. Hiking and cycling trips are a great way to discover this pristine environment.
Guests at Anantara Golden Triangle Thailand cannot but admire the views of lush greenery and mountain peaks offered from the hotel perched atop a hill overlooking the Myanmar and Laos borders. Stay at this remarkable hotel Chiang Rai to truly appreciate the pristine environment and to enjoy access to many of its unique facilities and attractions of the area. Guests are offered a selection of well appointed spacious rooms and suites that open out into gorgeous views of verdant hills. The Thai and international cuisine at the hotel’s dining venues, luxurious spa treatments and the well thought out leisure activities including interacting with elephants in the nearby elephant camp provide fun, relaxation and adventure for the whole family. Make the most of your stay here, one of the best Chiang Rai hotels in the region.
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