------Hello everyone, last Saturday-Sunday (September 19-20, 2015), I went on a trip to Chom Thong and Mae Chaem districts in Chiang Mai province.


Let me share with you some great experiences, in case you want to go --- on a low budget but with the most refreshing experience.

The goal of the trip is for the two of us to conquer the "Rice Terraces" and let our lungs feel the chlorophyll. My friends joked that "one lung should probably feel the pesticide before the chlorophyll." But that's okay, haha. I usually breathe in the smog in Bangkok every day anyway.

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------Travelinggggggggggg 19.09.58 >>> We made an appointment at 8:00 PM, but I arrived earlier and waited until we met.

Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) to Chom Thong at 9:20 PM. The ticket price is 482 baht per seat (if you book a round trip, it will be cheaper than booking separately -- a tip).


----I forgot to mention that the day we went was the last day that Typhoon Whamko dissipated. --I'm worried that it will rain when we arrive in Chiang Mai.--


<p>I've been trying to keep up with the weather forecast, but I was relieved to see that it wasn't raining in the north. I was so worried that I even sent a message to the admin of the Chom Thong News page to ask about it. I also asked about tourist attractions, so thank you very much. >>>> <a>[Spoiler] Click to see hidden text</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chomthonchiangmai" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chomthonchiangmai</a> /////////// And finally</p>

The rain was pouring heavily - a bad omen for this trip. At 11:30 p.m., the car stopped for us to eat. We were all soaked...

------September 20, 1958 at 8:30 AM (We sat in the car until our butts were numb for a total of 11 hours) >>> The car stopped in front of Wat Phra That Sri Chom Thong, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province.


After getting off the car, we walked in to pay respect to the Buddha image first. We also took the opportunity to wash our faces and brush our teeth in the temple's bathroom. It was very comfortable.

The real journey has begun! We crossed the river to rent a motorbike right across from the front gate of the temple.


It's a motorcycle repair shop that also offers rentals. The owner's name is "Uncle Tee" and they have both manual and automatic motorcycles available. The rental price is 300 baht per day with a 1,000 baht deposit. You can leave your ID card as a deposit and take the motorcycle out for a spin. We agreed to rent for 2 days, starting tomorrow (Sunday afternoon) and returning it then.

The first place we're going to is "Let's eat first" I'm hungryyyyyyy >>> I've got a place to eat.


Khao Soi Khao Long Restaurant >>>> In addition to the delicious Khao Soi, another highlight is the tableware and utensils used for eating.

Made from coconut shells. The shop is just a little past the Doi Inthanon intersection. >> For those who rent a motorbike, this is the first point near the gas station.

Feel free to stop by for a bite to eat.

After we finished eating, we continued our journey. We will collect waterfalls at every place we pass because we have booked accommodation at "Ban Mae Klang Luang", which is almost 30 km from Chom Thong district.



The disappointment of the trip happened when we arrived at the entrance of Mae Ya Waterfall. The officer told us, "I'm sorry, the waterfall is closed from September 18-25, 2015 because yesterday there was a flash flood >>> It's a bummer, but for safety reasons we have to listen to the officer and move on to another place. We still have plenty of time.

Since we didn't get to take pictures of the waterfall, let's stop by the rice fields near the entrance to Mae Ya Waterfall and take some pictures first.

Continued....


After taking a few photos, we hopped back on our motorbikes and continued our journey. We had only just left the entrance to Mae Ya Waterfall when...

Our eyes caught sight of "Small Farm" --- and what is Small Farm? We both stopped by a roadside shop to ask.

The answer was "It's a newly opened farm with panda sheep, alpacas, and horses and donkeys. Since I didn't spend much time at Mae Ya Waterfall (because it was closed),

So I went to visit Small Farm >>> The entrance fee is only 55 baht/person.

The atmosphere is great. At first glance, I thought I was in Suan Phueng 555 [Spoil] Click to see hidden texthttps://www.facebook.com/SmallFarmTH

Jack Russell Terrier >>> Used for herding sheep


This is a "panda sheep", it looks cute.


It's time to feed the animals. The price of animal food is 20 baht per basket (not expensive).


It was a different kind of fun. It was an unplanned trip, we stopped by whatever we saw. Fun + value for money.


-----Let's continue our journey---- We headed towards the top of Doi Inthanon. Not far from there, we reached the national park checkpoint.


The entrance fee is 40 baht per person + 20 baht for a motorbike, for a total of 100 baht (for 2 people).

I forgot to mention that I filled up my car with 90 baht of gas earlier.

---Riding a motorcycle for a while, I found the target on the left, the entrance to "Vachirathan Waterfall". The officer at the checkpoint said that Vachirathan Waterfall is accessible.


No danger, no flash floods, just enjoy the magnificence of the waterfall.

---Leaving Vachirathan Waterfall, nearby is Sirithan Waterfall, on the right-hand side. Let's stop by and visit for a bit.


The name of the topic comes from the two waterfalls mentioned above.


20.09.58 at 13.00 hrs. --- Next, we will go to hunt for "chlorophyll rice fields" first. The admin of Chom Thong News page said, "If you want to see beautiful rice fields, go to Ban Pha Mon.

From the entrance to the destination is 7 km. (On the way in, I didn't believe it was really 7 km. So on the way back, I checked the car's microphone, and it was really 7 km. But it felt like 20 km.)

---We encountered a warm welcome from the entrance of Pha Mon Cliff House, "the first terraced rice field we will visit". We need to be careful.


The road is slippery >>> Luckily, it hasn't rained yet.

The terraced rice fields of Ban Pha Mon, a lush green expanse stretching as far as the eye can see.


---The journey was long, but it was worth it. The Ban Pha Mon Homestay is located in a peaceful area near the rice fields.


Located in a peaceful area, opening the window reveals a clear sky and beautiful rice fields. It's a place where you can truly relax and enjoy the scenery.

Give me the rice terraces of Ban Pha Mon.

Around 3:00 PM, we rode our motorbike out of Baan Pha Mon. In less than 5 minutes, we arrived at our accommodation.


"Mae Klang Luang Village"

We stayed at the Maekhlang Luang Ville Resort. The room we stayed in cost 600 baht. Contact the room at: P'Kadi 086-189-4075


After putting my things away, I rode my motorbike around the village. There were so many beautiful spots in the village.


-----After taking photos, strolling around, and having lunch for a while, we were ready to go to the 2 highlight places of Ban Mae Klang Luang.


***The first stop is the ancient coffee from P'Som Sak's farm (Inthanon Kirimaya)

There are many foreign tourists here.

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Brother Somsak's house sells freshly roasted coffee from the farm, and there are also samples to try. I'll tell you that

Forgot the fragrant coffee, very mellow.

This is the face of Mr. Somsak. I had the opportunity to talk to him for a while, and he said that


Tourism in Mae Klang Luang places a strong emphasis on community involvement.

To enable everyone to participate and build a strong community.

The handsome man in the red shirt is named Ken. He is a Karen (a member of the village community).


The kind-hearted person who sells postcards told us that "If you come to Mae Klang Luang, you should go to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall (Love Waterfall). Contact P'Som Sak to arrange a guide for you.

XXXXAnd this is the second sad story because we decided not to go to Rak Jang Waterfall because tomorrow morning we will go to the top of Doi Inthanon and then continue to Mae ChaemXXX Miss!!!
***At the highlight of Mae Klang Luang, the second place ….

Aumerb Coffee "Coffee at the end of the rice field, feeding fish by the river" [Spoil] Click to see hidden messagehttps://www.facebook.com/aumerbcoffee

The name "Um-Eib" coffee shop has its origin. It comes from the words "Cha-Um" + "Im-Eib" = Um-Eib.


The coffee tastes very good. The atmosphere is chill, by the river and rice fields. The two owners are very friendly.

"Bank and Ton told us that the day before, there was heavy flooding on the lower floor of the shop."

It got hit a bit, but there wasn't any damage. My brother said it's just a natural season, not as bad as I thought.

Let me skip ahead a bit. What I like about Aum Eib Coffee is that it's a regular coffee shop during the day and a mini bar at night.

Enjoying a beer with a relaxed mind >>> So I came to sit and chill out. The sound of nature also gives me a different kind of vibe.

If you're ever in Mae Klang Luang, be sure to check out Aum Aeb Coffee. It's truly excellent!




Let's continue with "The 2nd Rice Terraces". Of course, the 2nd place is none other than the Mae Klang Luang Rice Terraces.

It was actually in front of the house where I was staying.

The highlight of the Mae Klang Luang rice terraces is that they are close to the road, so you don't have to go far. They are located right in the village.

Simply put, park your car and take a picture.

----One day has passed, leaving one more day for the Jom Thong-Mae Chaem trip this time.



****I'm going to sleep now. Tomorrow is the end***20.09.58 at 6.00 am. ---

---Today's goal is to conquer the summit of Doi Inthanon and visit 4 more rice terraces to complete the set. ---The vehicle is still a motorcycle rented from Uncle Tee's shop, as usual.

The most pitiful one is probably the motorcycle. /// But it hasn't shown any signs of sulking yet.

Let's start with the morning light at Mae Klang Luang. ///The fog isn't too thick, but it's still a great place to relax.

This is what the room door looks like when I open it. VVVV

--We didn't waste any time, we immediately twisted the throttle of our trusty motorbike and rode up to the top of Doi Inthanon, a 20-kilometer journey that led us to a breathtaking viewpoint.


However, when you reach Km. 31, there will be a checkpoint. Just show your park pass (which you bought when you entered) to the officer for inspection.

V Panoramic view before enjoying the fog at the top of the mountain --- There weren't many tourists at this viewpoint when I went.

If you ask me how the weather is >>> It's quite chilly riding a motorbike up here. It's both the cold temperature and the wind from riding the motorbike.

---We have arrived at the top of Doi Inthanon. The temperature at 6:00 AM is 9 degrees Celsius. It's cold at the top of the mountain.


Let me reiterate that the trip will take place on September 20th. // The weather on Doi Inthanon will be cool like this all year round, but the average temperature in winter will be colder than this.

Flowers and dew on the grass tips


---After enjoying the refreshing air on the mountaintop, I rode my motorbike back down and had lunch at Kiw Mae Pan.


There are 2 restaurants, the taste is okay, the price is not expensive. ---But I didn't take any pictures to share.

I forgot to mention that the rainy season in Kew Mae Pan is closed. It will reopen in November for tourists to visit.

Ecosystem and thousand-year-old rose bushes on the cliff edge

----The first stop we made after finishing our meal was, of course,


The Great Relics Pagoda of Heaven and Earth - The Great Relics Pagoda of Heaven and Earth

The entrance fee is 40 baht per person. May I share a link for more information about the pagoda? [Spoil] Click to reveal hidden texthttp://www.dhammajak.net/board/viewtopic.php?t=13052

Stroll and take photos along the way

A sea of clouds and mist. Below this group of clouds is our next destination, Mae Chaem District.



---We took photos as we walked around, and it was already 10 am. >> At that moment, we should have rushed to Mae Chaem District as quickly as possible.


Because I heard that the roads are very rough.

Riding down to Km 31, I found the way up to Mae Chaem District. At first, I thought it would be easy, but the road was very rough.


Brutal for Honda Dream 125 motorcycles, but once you've come this far, there's no turning back. Let's travel to collect another 3 flights of stairs.

---It took us about 40 minutes to cross the mountains and arrive in Mae Chaem district.


We've been talking all along the way, is this how the villagers normally travel? If you want to go to Chiang Mai city, you have to allow a lot of time.

I remember "MD Me (a Chiang Mai native) once told me that when he was a medical student at CMU, he had medical student friends from Bangkok who had to go to

Internship (not sure if it's called that) in Chiang Mai >>> Everyone saw the name of the district and chose to go down to train at Mae Chaem District. No one wanted to go to Hang Dong District."

---This story teaches us that Mae Chaem is located in the middle of a valley and we still have to pass the highest peak in the country. As for Hang Dong district, it is located near the city center.---- Oh wow--Let's continue the story before it's time to work at 8.00 am. (Salaryman's life)

We have now arrived at Mae Chaem district and are determined to conquer the 3 terraced rice fields.

1. Ban Kong Kan 2. Ban Tin Pha and 3. Ban Pa Bong Biang (The most beautiful terraced rice fields: My own definition)

---We headed to Bong Piang Forest, which will also be a passage to Baan Tin Pha.---

****With 10 asterisks, I can say that the road to Ban Pa Bong Biang is very far and arduous. The roads are not as convenient as the beauty.

But in the end, I arrived at the first place.

The third rice terrace of the "Baan Tin Pha" trip from a high-level perspective


----Riding a motorcycle through the rough terrain for another 3 km will take you to Ban Pa Bong Piang. ///// Beautiful, clean, and refreshing.


This is the 4th rice terrace on this trip. I'm sure you've seen many tourists review Ban Pa Bong Piang before.

For me, "This is the ultimate rice terrace, as far as the eye can see." But be warned, the journey is very dangerous.

Those who have the opportunity to spend the night at Pa Bong Biang will see white mist covering the rice fields at the foot of the mountain in the morning.

This trip was amazing, but it was also incredibly tiring to get here.


----didn't stay up there for long. Time passed until around 12:30 p.m. I had to go back then.


Bye bye, Pa Bong Piang /// Tired + sore // Back to the village entrance, stopped to buy drinking water to replenish blood sugar

--Go back to Mae Chaem, turn into Ban Kong Kan, and go another 5 km. You'll find it there.


This is the 5th rice terrace on this trip (with no photo angles like the others, so there are fewer photos).

----In a hurry, we had to rush back to collect our belongings at our mother's house in Khlang Luang.


And had to take the car back at 7:00 p.m. I had to hurry up and ride my motorbike across the mountain from Mae Chaem to Ban Mae Klang Luang.

To go down to the rice field stairs at Ban Mae Ti, Chom Thong District >>> The highest returns to the ordinary.

----The 6th level of rice terraces in Ban Mae Tia. The evening atmosphere here is amazing.

If you want to see green rice fields, you should come between August and September. But if you want to see golden rice fields, you should come in late October. You will get a different atmosphere.


After a 2-day, 1-night trip, I'm convinced that traveling doesn't have to be

Whether you have a long holiday or need to prepare, prepare a lot of money, just plan well, that's all.

Just design a tour that fits and satisfies us.

Thank you for the wonderful experience from the Jom Thong-Mae Chaem trip this time.


There are actually many little anecdotes from this trip, but I can't think of any right now. Haha.

*****Trip Summary

This 2-day, 1-night travel adventure

The total cost per person is approximately 2100 baht (including everything // but the conditions also depend on the activities you do).

Cost per person details

Round-trip bus fare = 964 baht --- Motorcycle rental fee per day 300 baht x 2 days (divided by 2) = 300 baht

The cost of petrol for the car is 200 baht (divided by 2) = 100 baht. The cost of accommodation is 600 baht per night (divided by 2) = 300 baht. The entrance fee to the site + national park is 175 baht.

Food expenses (I eat conveniently) in total for 2 days not exceeding 300 baht

*** Thank you for reading and sharing your experiences. ***

If I remember anything else, I'll share it with my friends to read again.

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