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chasethecheese
Surfers Paradise, Australia52 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
No online booking available for the campground. We visited in low season (July) and there were 3 families camping only. It was challenging to communicate as no one spoke English. It cost 500 Baht for the tent, mats, pillows and thick blankets which cost much more than I’d read on other blogs about camping on Doi Ang Khang. It was about 17 degrees on our visit and the bedding was sufficient. There is no Mookata (cooking on little stoves) available for dinner currently at the campground and we had to drive to the small village at the agricultural station for dinner. I only ate steamed rice but my husband had a few dishes without issue. No hot showers available either. Overall, it was a fun overnight adventure and recommended for an easy sunrise experience.
Written July 22, 2022
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Alexey M
London, UK84 contributions
Sep 2016
It's unbelievable! Stunning scenery, no one around, just you, mountains and wind in bamboo! Everything is well maintained and extremely clean -- Bangkok or Pattaya are just big dust bins if you will compare.
A lot of hiking and mountain biking trails are well marked and in good condition, so if you are arrived here to hunt for scenery or just a have deep refreshing getaway from busy Bangkok -- you are in right place!
And it certainly worth about 3 hour of endurance drive from Chiang Rai center, because all way long you will observe impressive scenery and calm villages, frozen in time.
I suggest you take Route 1 and then 118, 109, 107 and... 1249, of course! Otherwise you won't get pleasure.
Don't trust Google maps! They will bring you in a wild village with broken bridge and an excavator :-)) When you will be driving along 109 and in very end of it face police checkpoint -- *turn to the right*, and ignore Google! That's The only correct way right now, in September 2016.
Route 1249 is the challenge for initiated, especially if you are there in night time! Seriously, have a good sleep before and don't even think of something like beer -- you will be The attention and total concentration all Very Steep Way To The Top! 8%--15% slopes, sharp 180o blind turns in different height, and *no chance for Toyota Yaris or something like this bicycle* :-)
Take a car with at least 200 hp, otherwise you will be like me -- praying all the time and making stops to cool down engine. Yaris simple can't move you, even bike will do better!
And yes, even if you are very tired and wanted something more simple when you will get back to Chiang Rai -- I suggest you to follow all these routes in reverse order.
Because if you will choose Route 2 you will be similarly stressed by a lot of villages and crazy bike drivers, who always drive in opposite direction, right in your front glass! That's bad thing and you will spend about 1 extra hour this way ( I just checked that! ).
By the way, there is a hidden pagoda in very top of Doi Ang Khang, but you can only find it if you can read Thai ( at least in very basic level like me ). However all locals are very open-minded and helpful, and if you will translate word 'pagoda' in Thai in advance and write it in a piece of paper and show it to them -- they will walk you there instantly.
Good luck! :-)
A lot of hiking and mountain biking trails are well marked and in good condition, so if you are arrived here to hunt for scenery or just a have deep refreshing getaway from busy Bangkok -- you are in right place!
And it certainly worth about 3 hour of endurance drive from Chiang Rai center, because all way long you will observe impressive scenery and calm villages, frozen in time.
I suggest you take Route 1 and then 118, 109, 107 and... 1249, of course! Otherwise you won't get pleasure.
Don't trust Google maps! They will bring you in a wild village with broken bridge and an excavator :-)) When you will be driving along 109 and in very end of it face police checkpoint -- *turn to the right*, and ignore Google! That's The only correct way right now, in September 2016.
Route 1249 is the challenge for initiated, especially if you are there in night time! Seriously, have a good sleep before and don't even think of something like beer -- you will be The attention and total concentration all Very Steep Way To The Top! 8%--15% slopes, sharp 180o blind turns in different height, and *no chance for Toyota Yaris or something like this bicycle* :-)
Take a car with at least 200 hp, otherwise you will be like me -- praying all the time and making stops to cool down engine. Yaris simple can't move you, even bike will do better!
And yes, even if you are very tired and wanted something more simple when you will get back to Chiang Rai -- I suggest you to follow all these routes in reverse order.
Because if you will choose Route 2 you will be similarly stressed by a lot of villages and crazy bike drivers, who always drive in opposite direction, right in your front glass! That's bad thing and you will spend about 1 extra hour this way ( I just checked that! ).
By the way, there is a hidden pagoda in very top of Doi Ang Khang, but you can only find it if you can read Thai ( at least in very basic level like me ). However all locals are very open-minded and helpful, and if you will translate word 'pagoda' in Thai in advance and write it in a piece of paper and show it to them -- they will walk you there instantly.
Good luck! :-)
Written September 4, 2016
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Smoggy1986
Chonburi, Thailand140 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Be prepared for quite a challenging drive up the mountain, very steep in places, with quite a few sharp turns. But once you get up there, the scenery is fantastic.
We spent one night camping at the top & awoke in the morning, to incredible views of being above the clouds.
Make sure that you pay a visit to the Royal Agricultural Station, especially if all of the cherry blossom is in full bloom. Even if it isn't, it is a fantastic place to walk around & look at all of the amazing plants.
We spent one night camping at the top & awoke in the morning, to incredible views of being above the clouds.
Make sure that you pay a visit to the Royal Agricultural Station, especially if all of the cherry blossom is in full bloom. Even if it isn't, it is a fantastic place to walk around & look at all of the amazing plants.
Written February 1, 2019
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fred c
Oxford, UK2 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
we have now been living in doi ang khang for about 5 years.me being a English guy my wife being thai. we have gone into buisness, and have 20 rooms on our land,the rooms are rented out to local school teachers no to tourists. how ever we also have a 12 seat tour mini van,our driver is very expieranced and a good driver. I also have a pick up truck and go into the mountains every few days. in my own opinion you MUST go there early morning, as you can see by all the pics also the kings agricultural project is well worth a visit.and don't for get the hot springs in fang
Written February 1, 2017
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Raelene H
Melbourne, Australia1,499 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We travelled from Tha Ton for nearly two hours south west in a songthaew to Doi Angkhang to see the Royal Agricultural Project. Chilly when we left at 8:00am, driving through a blanket of fog around steep hairpin bends and windy roads to reach the truly beautiful Doi Angkhang Royal Agricultural Project. Stunning scenery, flowers - and vegetables. Would be a great place for children with paths, steps, stepping stones, nooks and crannies to be explored. Some great lookouts along the way and you can stop at local hill tribe villages.
But the garden was the winner. And the views. All those lovely cool weather flowers that I miss from home. Beautifully maintained - entrance is not expensive. Some nice places to eat and not overly crowded. A must see destination.
But the garden was the winner. And the views. All those lovely cool weather flowers that I miss from home. Beautifully maintained - entrance is not expensive. Some nice places to eat and not overly crowded. A must see destination.
Written December 1, 2016
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Wesley N
Lamphun, Thailand15 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
We recently stayed here in one of their inexpensive bungalows. At 650 baht a night they are a steal. Doi Ang Khang is a agricultural Royal Project and is well worth a visit. We wandered the expansive grounds where the Royal Project was growing strawberries, peaches, kiwi, among other fruits not usually grown in Thailand. The main attractions to this place are the elevation, the wonderful views, the Royal Project, and the cool temps. From November to January the nighttime temps will drop into single digits Celsius - really cold for Thailand. And during this time expect the place to be mobbed. Better to come in low season.
Written June 19, 2014
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Markkok
Singapore22 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Be sure to go in a comfortable car. We took a sturdy pick-up but with 2 narrow flat seats at the back that were uncomfortable for the long journey.
Need to find a guide or via a good travel agency that has a proper itinerary so that you can see and visit places along the way like cave, hot spring and waterfall which we missed because our driver cum guide didn't quite understand English. Realised later that it was his first time to the place with his friend giving direction most of the way. He was nice though as he managed to show us the Thailand/Myanmar border and the mountain tribe and their farms.
Need to find a guide or via a good travel agency that has a proper itinerary so that you can see and visit places along the way like cave, hot spring and waterfall which we missed because our driver cum guide didn't quite understand English. Realised later that it was his first time to the place with his friend giving direction most of the way. He was nice though as he managed to show us the Thailand/Myanmar border and the mountain tribe and their farms.
Written March 3, 2016
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clemierynie143
Bangkok, Thailand138 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
When I first arrive in Doi Ang Khang, I was amazed by the wonderful scenery of place and wonderful weather. I was living in Ang Khang Resort which is just next to Kings Project. The only down side is that the transport is rather expensive which is 3000 to get there. It was supposed to be 1500 Baht but when comes to payment, they insist on 3000 because I have to include his journey back. So do be careful and ask properly if you are going there.
my day started well when I step into the Kings Project in Doi Ang Khang ( DAK). The King wanted the minority tribal people to be able to survive well and not to keep growing Poppy for opium that he decided to buy over the first plot of land and slowly develop to what it is today. He personally looking to all aspects of the project which is truly amazing for a King to be Hands On for something in such a major scale. You look at DAK and you cant help to admire and respect this man vision.
I walked on foot onto the premises, there were lots of beautiful flowers grown there, research centre for Roses, Herbs like rosemary, nursery for Vegetables such as frizzy, and even Camomile. Who would expect to see, strawberries, kiwi, peach, pears, japanese apricots and many many more grown in a hot tropical country like Thailand. I felt I was in paradise.
I have the food in the restaurant there, I would say the portions and taste are decent and prices are reasonable. I had quite a feast there.
overall the trip was excellent and would definitely go back again in future. I want to explore and learn more about this wonderful vision of The King, a man that rules the country with a heart of gold. He is really a PEOPLE King
my day started well when I step into the Kings Project in Doi Ang Khang ( DAK). The King wanted the minority tribal people to be able to survive well and not to keep growing Poppy for opium that he decided to buy over the first plot of land and slowly develop to what it is today. He personally looking to all aspects of the project which is truly amazing for a King to be Hands On for something in such a major scale. You look at DAK and you cant help to admire and respect this man vision.
I walked on foot onto the premises, there were lots of beautiful flowers grown there, research centre for Roses, Herbs like rosemary, nursery for Vegetables such as frizzy, and even Camomile. Who would expect to see, strawberries, kiwi, peach, pears, japanese apricots and many many more grown in a hot tropical country like Thailand. I felt I was in paradise.
I have the food in the restaurant there, I would say the portions and taste are decent and prices are reasonable. I had quite a feast there.
overall the trip was excellent and would definitely go back again in future. I want to explore and learn more about this wonderful vision of The King, a man that rules the country with a heart of gold. He is really a PEOPLE King
Written December 17, 2015
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Becca A
Lexington, KY6 contributions
May 2013 • Solo
I lived at Ang Khang for 2 months, working with the local Thai's and completing a sustainable agriculture internship, so my review is more for someone who wants to see things that aren't considered "main attractions".
First off, this station is huge. Arriving at the main building where the restaurant and check in counter are is situated nearly in the middle of the expansive station. Most of it won't be accessible, but asking can never hurt.
First, I would suggest talking a walk. The bonsai garden and hiking path are beautiful, as others have stated. Walking to the Chinese village at the front of the station will give you a sense of how locals go about everyday life. In this small village (it's hard to even call it a village, you could throw a stone across most of it) a fresh fruit truck comes most days with delicious Thai fruit. Try any of it!
A hill tribe village, Kob Dong, gets many visitors. From this village on a clear day you can see down the mountains to Fang City, the closest city to Ang Khang. You are also able to see the rows of strawberrys growing on the opposite side of the mountain, which replaced opium poppies.
Not sure if visitors are able to visit the border patrol station, but here you can walking up to the Thai-Myanmar border and see across. All the men stationed here are incredibly friendly, and it's a good place to talk about history if you are into that.
If hiking is your thing, ask about the trail that leads to an overlook, looking out towards the tea-growing hills. Its a beautiful path, but you may be told to bring a guide, as it can become confusing for those not familiar with their surroundings.
And finally, eat food to your hearts delight! The restaurant has delicious plates, as does the Chinese village at the stations entrance. Grab a beer, sit outside, and a friendly worker is bound to strike up a conversation. Before you go, find a Doi Kham food product that you would like to bring home. Doi Kham is the royal project brand, so all the fruit, vegetables and tea grown at Ang Khang falls under this category!
First off, this station is huge. Arriving at the main building where the restaurant and check in counter are is situated nearly in the middle of the expansive station. Most of it won't be accessible, but asking can never hurt.
First, I would suggest talking a walk. The bonsai garden and hiking path are beautiful, as others have stated. Walking to the Chinese village at the front of the station will give you a sense of how locals go about everyday life. In this small village (it's hard to even call it a village, you could throw a stone across most of it) a fresh fruit truck comes most days with delicious Thai fruit. Try any of it!
A hill tribe village, Kob Dong, gets many visitors. From this village on a clear day you can see down the mountains to Fang City, the closest city to Ang Khang. You are also able to see the rows of strawberrys growing on the opposite side of the mountain, which replaced opium poppies.
Not sure if visitors are able to visit the border patrol station, but here you can walking up to the Thai-Myanmar border and see across. All the men stationed here are incredibly friendly, and it's a good place to talk about history if you are into that.
If hiking is your thing, ask about the trail that leads to an overlook, looking out towards the tea-growing hills. Its a beautiful path, but you may be told to bring a guide, as it can become confusing for those not familiar with their surroundings.
And finally, eat food to your hearts delight! The restaurant has delicious plates, as does the Chinese village at the stations entrance. Grab a beer, sit outside, and a friendly worker is bound to strike up a conversation. Before you go, find a Doi Kham food product that you would like to bring home. Doi Kham is the royal project brand, so all the fruit, vegetables and tea grown at Ang Khang falls under this category!
Written January 30, 2014
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Dao2024
Chiang Mai, Thailand1,602 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Doi Ang Khang boasts some of the highest mountains in Northern Thailand. Nearly 3 1/2 hour drive north from Chiang Mai to Fang, then there are two ways to go up
the mountain range. It is truly one of the most magnificent places I have ever experienced in north Thailand!
the mountain range. It is truly one of the most magnificent places I have ever experienced in north Thailand!
Written November 15, 2018
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請問我們是自由行，於明年25-26/01/2019會上安康山遊，不知道要如何租一晚帳蓬，住在山上25/01黃昏時份賞日落及晚上觀星，26/01睇早出及雲海，請求推介🙏
Written November 20, 2018
Is Doi Ang Kang still open for visit. I hear is closed at the moment n the road is on maintenance? Do anybody have update on this. I am planning 7 Feb 2019 to visit.
Written October 24, 2018
If we take a day trip from chiang mai to Doi Ang Khang, will it be too rush? Or will it be recommendable to stay a night at Doi Ang Khang?
Are there any other attractions to visit long the way from chiang mail to doi amg khang?
Many thanks for the reply:)
Written October 10, 2018
HI there
I want to plan to do one day in Doi Ang Khang (not till Novemeber but nothing like forward planning).
I had this idea about getting a bus from Chiang Dao the night before to arrive in Fang, sleep over night in Fang and then organise a guide to pick me up and go to Doi Ang Khang for most of the day and then drop me off in Chiang Rai town in the early evening. So far, I've only emailed Chiang Mai Drivers about 3 days ago and haven't heard anything back so maybe I just need to contact some more companies but I thought I'd post here; see if anyone knows of any good drivers who would do this or even if it would be possible to get buses to do this. I'm not going to do this on my own by car or motorbike as I'm not experienced enough.
Cheers
Written July 18, 2018
Hi Fred,
I am planning a 2 to 3 day trip to Doi An Khang from the 25th to 28th November. I was wondering whether you could give me any advice on how to arrange our travel there from Chiang Mai, leaving to Chaing Rai? If we get a taxi I am worried we will be stranded and unable to visit anywhere but a private chauffeur is very expensive. Is it easy to order taxis to come to Doi An Khang? And are there any local taxis that can take you on short trips to Fang City for example?
Also if you have any advice for our itinerary I would really appreciate it, but please don't worry if you are too busy to respond, I am sure you get a lot of questions like this!
Many thanks,
Flo
Written November 2, 2017
How can we contact to reserve for the tent?
Written September 25, 2017
Look here, from 5 days ago same question and
answer from - MewPingu - - they deserve the credit ;-)
"The price start from 200-1,000thb/night you can find from their website by searching the name angkhangstation
This should help you find official site for Royal Project at AngKhang, which is more reliable."
Written March 17, 2017
syazwanikhalida
Tawau, Malaysia
Hi. We are planning to stay/camp for one night in Doi Ang Khang but we don't have any clue for the tent price.Is any one of u guys has been stay/camp in Doi Ang Khang before? Please let us know the price it would be much helpful. Thanks !
Written March 11, 2017
The price start from 200-1,000thb/night you can find from their website by searching the name angkhangstation
This should help you find official site for Royal Project at AngKhang, which is more reliable.
Written March 12, 2017
Can someone recommend a good guide/driver going from Chiangmai?
Written November 4, 2016
I stayed at Tawan Court hotel near town and I rented van from them. The driver was good and has been driving up there for many years.
Written November 5, 2016
Can you advise how to get to Doi Ang Khang from Fang?
Are taxis available?
If so what sort of price?
Written April 12, 2016
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