Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao is a mountain district north of Chiang Mai, known for a large cave, forested hills and calm countryside. It is an easy day trip or an overnight stay for hiking and relaxing.
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Quando visitar
The cool season from about November to February brings clear views and fresh mornings. The rainy season is green but misty, and trails can be slippery.
Melhor altura para visitar: janeiro, fevereiro, março, novembro, dezembro
Principais atrações
- Tham Chiang Dao is a long cave with chambers, shrines and guided lantern tours.
- Big Buddha is a large Buddha statue on a hillside.
- Giant Trees Alley is a tree-lined road with big old trees.
- Sri Sangwan Waterfall is a waterfall in the northern part of the district.
- Pong Ang Hot Spring is a hot spring area.
Listas em destaque
O que experienciar
- Cave tour: Explore with a local guide.
- Hiking: Trails climb into the hills.
- Hot springs: Soak after a hike.
- Countryside stay: Relax in a quiet guesthouse.
Excursões e atividades
Chiang Dao — Mapa
Passeios de um dia
- Chiang Mai: the city is reached by road in about an hour or so.
- Mountain viewpoints: several lookouts around the district.
Onde explorar
- Chiang Mai is the usual base.
- Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand.
- Mae Rim lies between Chiang Mai and Chiang Dao.
Como chegar
- By bus or songthaew: Services run from Chiang Mai.
- By car or scooter: The road north is straightforward.
Como se deslocar
- Own transport: Best way to reach caves and viewpoints.
- Local trucks: Limited services.
Conduzir
- Is a car worth it?: Useful for flexibility.
- Driving side: Traffic drives on the left.
- Roads: Mountain roads have curves.
Comida e bebida
Northern Thai dishes, grilled meats and noodle shops are common, and cafés in the countryside serve coffee and tea.
Segurança e saúde
- Caves: Use a guide and stay on marked paths.
- Hiking: Bring water and sturdy shoes.
- Medical care: Chiang Mai has full facilities.
- Royal family: Do not speak or write badly about the monarchy. It is a serious crime in Thailand.
História
Chiang Dao has long been a rural area, with temples near the cave and villages in the valleys.
Factos sobre o país
Quick practical facts for Thailand at a glance:
- Moeda
- Baht tailandês THB ฿ · Pagamentos com cartão · Geralmente aceite
- Números de emergência
- 191 Polícia
- Eletricidade
- 220 V · 50 HzTipo A / Tipo B / Tipo C / Tipo O
- Idiomas
- tailandês
- Água da torneira
- Beber com precaução
- Sentido de condução
- Esquerda
- Indicativo telefónico
- +66
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