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Natural Beauty
Chiang Mai province, Thailand, is famous for its natural beauty, scenery and mountains covered with lush tropical forests.
Mountains
Northern Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains, where working elephants are still used in forest management. This mountainous region is home to Thailand's many colorful hilltribe people. Trekking and river rafting enable adventurous exploration of this beautiful area. Chiang Mai is the principal northern city and is a good base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
Doi Inthanon National ParkDoi Inthanon National ParkDoi Inthanon National Park
Borichinda Cave :
borichinda cave is a large cave located near Namtok Mae Klang at Km. 8.5 of Highway No.1009. The road sign to Tham Bori Chinda will be seen at the junction on the right. The deep cave has stalactite and stalagmite formations, Buddha images and a rocky stream. The surface of the water glitters like diamonds flake when light reflects the stream. Sunlight in the cave allows visitors to see the entire cave.
Chiang Dao Cave
Tham Chiang Dao is a charming cave located in Amphoe Chiang Dao. It is situated 72 kilometres from Chiang Mai town, turn left at the entrance route and proceed for 5 kilometres on an asphalt road. Convenient parking is available. Climb a staircase with a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors with various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave.

Touring in and around Tham Chiang Dao with a local guide is possible by contacting local guides in front of the cave. A service fee is charged.

Ang Ka Luang Nature Trail :
was surveyed and designed by Mr. Michael MacMillan Walls, a Canadian volunteer biologist who devoted to his work and died from a heart attack on this mountain. This trail is 360 metres long, passing through wet and cold areas in a lush valley. Forest above 2,000 metres is covered with lichens and wild orchids. Indigenous plants that needs a high level of nutrition, organic deposits, and rare species of birds are seen along the trail.

There are more nature trails on Doi Inthanon, each providing different views of the diversity of plants, reforestation, the importance of tributaries, the origin of caves, hilltribe agriculture, and birdwatching. Walking trails range from 1 to 8 kilometres. Each trip needs approval from the Chief of the National Park and a trekking leader is needed. The service is obtained at the Park Office at Km. 31.

Ob Luang Gorge
This picturesque gorge is 88 kilometers from Chiang Mai provincial capital, and is framed by teak forests and mountains.
Elephant Nature Foundation :
A unique experience for any visitor to Southeast Asia, Elephant Nature Park allows people to see elephants as elephants should be seen : living their lives peacefully, frolicking when the moment strikes them, and trumpeting to one another throughout the day and night. Read more

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