Archive for People and Places
Links to Golden Triangle Attractions
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attractions out tours visit.
MaeSa Elephant Camp Chiang Mai
Khun Sa Opium Warlord. Doi Mae Salong
Thom's Elephant Swimming. Pai
Doi Suthep Wat Phrathat Chiang Mai
Hilltribe of Northern Thailand
Motorcyclist are not the only people who thrive in the mountains of Northern Thailand, there are numerous ancient culture hill-tribes that have resettled here from throughout Asia. Our road and trail tours will take you riding through these villages.
All photo’s were taken on a TransMotoSport trip
Hilltribe of Northern Thailand
Motorcyclist are not the only people who thrive in the mountains of Northern Thailand, there are numerous ancient culture hill-tribes that have resettled here from throughout Asia. Our road and trail tours will take you riding through these villages.
All photo’s were taken on a TransMotoSport trip
Fang
The provincial town of Fang is located 150 kms north of Chiang Mai, via Highway 107 . Unjustly written off by some unenlightened travel writers as being best passed by, its actually a very cool place to spend a night or too! A little delving around reveals some good restaurants, bars and even a late-night disco!
Uncle Jack’s Hideaway is a recently discovered restaurant gem in Fang… Jack, and his wife Lady Jane, opened in Feb 2008.
Fang is renowned for its orange production, thermal springs and the marvelous Highway 1249 to Doi Ang Khang. There is also a Night Market every Tuesday, which draws people from far and wide.
Doi Mae Salong
Doi Mae Salong (also known as Santikhiri) is a small Yunnanese village stretching along a ridgeline at an altitude of 6000 ft. Located 80 kms north-west of Chiang Rai, it was established in the early 1960′s as home to the 93rg Regiment of the Chinese Nationalist Army, led by General Tuan Shi-Wen.
When the KuoMin Tang (KMT) forces were defeated by the Communist army, most fled to Taiwan, but the 93rd were cut off and slipped over the border into Myanmar. After several years of harassment by the Myanmar authorities, they negotiated a settlement with Thailand, the Thai government being appreciative of a regiment of battle-hardened anti-communist soldiers guarding the norther flank! Ther early days were wild and lawless, and the region became known for its opium production. These days, its a peaceful scenic village, at its heart is a thriving, high-quality tea-growing industry.
There are a number of tidy guest-houses, restaurants, tea-shops, and resorts. there is also a significant Akha hill tribe population, engaged in horticulture and markets.
There is a pleasant, bustling morning market near the cluster of guest houses in the centre of town.
The “Asian Croissants” (hot fried bread sticks) are mighty fine, washed down with a glass of hot, sweet Thai-style coffee.
