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Phu Chi Fa Forest Park

Chiang Rai Province, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Ranked #4 of 25 attractions in Chiang Rai
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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188 reviews 188 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Make sure you came at dawn, to catch the sunrise and chances to see the amazing 'mists-sea' is bigger. Not tough hike, just walking about 25 minits, from the drop off point for local public transport. Can see mountains around around you, it is high elevetion, a bit cooling in early morning, make sure bring your wind jacket. This mountain... More

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Innsbruck, Austria
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

The tour guide took us to this location at very early morning to watch the sunrise. The air is fresh and all the clouds, trees. The place is not a park but just as good as the nature itself. Frome the highest peak you may see the river and the areas around which is a breathtaking view. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Best to get there early to get a good spot to see the sunrise as there are bus loads of locals who reach there at 6:30am in the morning ! There is a 600m ascent by foot to the summit after the vehicle drops you off at the assembly point. Do give yourself at least 15-20mins to do this as... More

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Santa Cruz, Ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

One of the highest elevations in Thailand. Known for its viewpoint, but the surrounding area is interesting, too. Bring a sweater/ jacket in Nov.-Jan. It can get cool, esp. at night. More

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Phuket, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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We woke up at 4:30 am to catch a pickup truck provided by the bungalow at 5:10 am to go up to Phu Chi Fa forest park. We reached the entrance around 5:30 and to our surprise it was already crowded with tourists (mostly Thai), there are stores which sell cup noodles, coffee and hot chocolates at the entrance. (I... More

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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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The mountain range of Phu Chi Fa is set in the northern most province of Thailand, Chiang Rai and this is also the area where Laos and Myanmar converge with Thailand in what is known as the Golden Triangle. However, this review is specifically about Phu Chi Fa and the quite incredible views enjoyed from its peak. The north of... More

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Chiang Khong, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011
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This place is very popular in Chiang Rai province. Nice view of moutain. For looking a view over the mountain to see a sunrise. Must wake up at 5 am for look a Sun rising from the white clound. Every one sit and wait for the sun at 5 am. So cold and a lot of wind. Better go for... More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011

Not too much to add to what others have already said, but this sunrise was magical. The crowd(200-300 people) were almost all Thai. We arrived at about 530 and were able to get good spots to see the sunrise. It was a bit cloudy, but that made the light play off of the clouds. Great! If you have the chance... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

beautiful sunset, but even in daytime the view and the walk up there are great!! More

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Ancaster, Canada
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011
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Not your usual park, basically a giant waterfall running over a trapped lava flow. Very popular with the locals and a there is a number of people who make the trip farther north to watch the sun rise over the hills (mountains). Not sure it is a destination for foreigners but certainly worthwhile as a detour. More

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