Mae Sai District is the northernmost district of Chiang Rai Province and the northernmost of Thailand. It is located 61 kilometers from Chiang Rai city. There is a Thai-Burmese border checkpoint called "Mae Sai Checkpoint", which allows passage to Tachileik, Myanmar. The Sai River serves as a natural border. Most tourists prefer to cross over to the Mae Sai and Tachileik border markets in Myanmar. Alternatively, those who do not cross the border can shop at the Doi Wao Market.

...Apart from shopping in Mae Sai, there are also interesting tourist attractions for you to admire.

Wat Phra That Doi Wao...is located next to the Doi Wao Market...Phra That Doi Wao is the second oldest after Phra That Doi Tung. There is a viewpoint where you can see the scenery of Mae Sai District and Tachileik, Myanmar....Currently, the landscape of Phra That Doi Wao has been improved to be beautiful. There is a large statue of a scorpion, or giant scorpion, made of plaster, located on the north side.

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The view behind is Myanmar.

Ban Pang Haa...a community-based relaxation spot in Lanna, filled with local art, culture, and traditions. Here, you can learn various activities such as making Sa paper, local snacks, cycling around the village, and studying charcoal making.

Map of Tourist Attractions in Ban Pang Ha

Roadside views of rice fields, forests, and mountains.

Jinnaralaksa paper mulberry

Observe the demonstration and make Sa paper.

Capture Chic Photos at the Tobacco Curing Barn.

Wat Phra San, also known as Wat Hiranyawas, is a temple that houses a large woven bamboo Buddha statue.

This temple is located in Ban Muang Daeng Noi, Moo 8, Koh Chang Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province.

Phra Singh San is a Buddha statue woven from "Mai Mung", a special type of bamboo that is a creeping vine similar to rattan and has the properties of being tough and durable. It can be bent and curved easily, making it easy to shape. It was created in the style of the Singha One Chiang Saen with a lap width of 9.9 cubits and a height of 19 cubits. The entire statue is made of bamboo before being beautifully lacquered and gilded. The statue weighs a massive 2 tons. ........ At the entrance to the front of the viharn, which is a path across a small canal, the temple has created a beautiful sculpture of Indra creating Erawan, which stands prominently at the front. It signifies the woven Indra, and the place is named "Veluvan Park, the Woven Lord, Hiranyawas Temple", which is another very interesting point.

Doi Sa Ngoe....This mountain is actually located in Chiang Saen district, but it is more like a border between Mae Sai and Chiang Saen districts. From Wat Phra That Saen to Doi Sa Ngoe is not far away.

...Doi Sa Ngoe is about 709 meters above sea level. There is a viewpoint with a wide area and located on the highest point of the village. This viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the three countries, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, as well as the Mekong River. You can also see the communities of the 3 districts, Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, and Mae Sai. You can enjoy a 360-degree view. During the winter, the weather is cold. In the morning, you can watch the sea of mist and wait to see the sunrise. All types of vehicles can go up to the top, except for the last 500 meters. The road is red soil and gravel. Vans or cars must be parked below and use the local community's car service, which costs 20 baht per person per trip. Cars parked below will be charged an additional 30 baht for parking...but if you don't use the car service, you can walk up.

...There are homestays on the top, which are connected by wooden bridges. There are a total of 20 houses, small houses that can sleep up to 4 people, 1,500 baht per house, shared bathroom. There are 5 VIP houses that can sleep from 8-20 people, with private bathrooms...but if you don't want to sleep in a house, there is a camping area, which is another atmosphere.

There is a shortcut to the top of the mountain if we walk up...

Three Countries Viewpoint: Thailand, Laos, Myanmar

Chan Ka Pak, or the Chakkraphan Pensiri Plant Breeding Center

…The Chakkraphan Pensiri Plant Breeding Center, a royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Chakkraphan Pensiri.

…The center aims to improve and develop plant varieties, providing farmers with high-quality, disease- and pest-resistant crops. It focuses on experimenting with the cultivation of kitchen vegetables. Located just 4 kilometers from Mae Sai district on Phahonyothin Road, the center welcomes visitors.

Additionally, the center operates a restaurant, "Chan Ka Pak," which serves healthy dishes prepared with vegetables grown on-site.

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Doi Pha Hee - Doi Pha Hom

...Doi Pha Hom, or Ban Pha Hom, a small Akha village in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, is another area that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has visited. His Majesty's kindness has transformed this once remote and drug-prone area into a fertile land that provides income for the villagers. It has now been opened as a tourist destination for visitors to experience the cold weather and admire the sea of mist. And on Doi Pha Hom, there are now beautiful accommodations for tourists to come and experience the embrace of the mountains.

Boo So Homestay on Doi Pha Hom is a newly opened accommodation that has been in operation for a short time. It offers a coffee shop, food, and drinks. If you are worried that you will not have internet access when you stay here, you are wrong. There is free high-speed Wi-Fi available 24 hours a day. If you are coming from Chiang Rai to Mae Sai, you will pass Janka Phak. There will be a left turn to Doi Pha Hom. Drive straight ahead and follow the signs. It is not far, but the road may be steep for new drivers. There are 4 rooms available here. 1,200 baht per night with breakfast. But if you want to bring your own tent, you can. It costs 200 baht per tent.

....There are also many other new accommodations to accommodate tourists who will visit..

Academia seeds

At this point, there is a cultural square in Ban Pha Mi. Every year, the Akha hill tribe people hold their traditional swing competition here.

The camping area is open during the winter season.

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If you visit during the foggy season, you'll experience an atmosphere like this, as if you're in heaven. Apo Cafe at Ban Pha Mi is another coffee shop located on Doi Pha Mi. Those who visit can experience the valley atmosphere on top of this mountain. The view is beautiful, the atmosphere is good, and the cocoa is very rich. I don't drink coffee, but there are many new coffee shops opening on Doi Pha Mi for tourists to visit and enjoy the taste of coffee while immersing themselves in the beautiful nature.

Travel:

The ascent to Doi Pha Mee is located next to the Jan Ka Pak shop, before reaching the Mae Sai Bus Station. There will be a sign indicating the way to the Royal Patronage School.

...Following the path from Ban Pha Mi, you will reach Ban Pha Hi.

Scenic viewpoint on the way from Ban Pha Mi to Ban Pha Hee

.......Ban Pha Hee is a village located on the Thai-Burmese border. It is a source of high-quality coffee that is exported worldwide. In front of the village is Ban Pha Mi, behind it is the Burmese border, and the Doi Tung Development Project area. The view in front of the village is very beautiful.

The coffee here....is grown in the Doi Tung forest, about 1200 meters above sea level. This results in high-quality Arabica coffee beans with excellent flavor. Coffee cultivation here focuses on planting with large trees so that people can live with the forest without destroying the trees.

This is the Pha Hee Coffee Shop.. It is another highlight where we can experience beautiful views. The shop kindly offers hot tea to customers when they arrive... In addition, there are single-dish meals that we can order... I must say that it is delicious and very cheap... For those who do not eat spicy food, please inform the shop. Emphasize!!! Because the chili here is very spicy.

The view while sipping coffee here is stunning.

Alternatively, for a unique coffee experience, visit the Phu Pha Hee coffee shop, where you can don traditional hill tribe attire for photo opportunities.

....From the Pha Hee Coffee Shop, we can walk to the Doi Nang Non Bamboo Skywalk (not yet officially open). This is suitable for those who like adventure, as it takes about an hour to walk. But we have already experienced the atmosphere. It is a new tourist spot for watching the sea of mist, with a 360-degree view of the Mekong River, Chiang Saen, Laos, and Myanmar. The bamboo skywalk is built on the Doi Nang Non mountain range, at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, using bamboo from the village. The woven bamboo bridge is 150 meters long.... Along the way, you will walk through a coffee plantation that the villagers have planted, along with large trees almost all the way... There is also a large goat pen on top... If you are lucky, you will also be able to experience the sea of mist.

**Directions:** From Doi Tung, follow the road to Doi Chang Mu Viewpoint and continue towards Mae Sai for approximately 2.5 kilometers. Ban Pha Hee will be on your right-hand side.

If you are coming from Mae Sai, take the road up to Ban Pha Hi. The distance from Ban Pha Hi to Pha Hi is approximately 7 kilometers. 99% of the road is uphill, with a moderate incline. However, it is important to exercise caution as the road can be winding.

From Pha Hee, you can continue to Pha Chang Moob and Doi Tung.

....We all welcome tourists to our Mae Sai district...If you don't want to shop, you can go up to the top of the mountain to experience the atmosphere. Especially during this time, the weather is cold. Sometimes you can see the sea of fog on the top of the mountain...

***Many thanks to Tai Jed Nung of the Fourth Company (my brother) for some of the images.***

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