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Meeting point: Brother Somsak's coffee shop
Following our arrangements with the guide at Mr. Somsak's shop yesterday, we met him this morning as scheduled. Mr. Somboon will be our guide for today's trip to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall. We took Mr. Somboon's car and drove back up to the top of Doi Inthanon, not far from Baan Mae Klang Luang.
The banana blossom is very large.
According to Somboon, we could hike up from the village, but it would be time-consuming and tiring due to the uphill and downhill sections. Therefore, taking a car to the top and then hiking down would be less tiring and time-consuming. However, those who prefer not to use a car can still hike up and down as originally planned.
Samart continues to feed coffee, bananas, and avocados as usual, with the addition of passion fruit to his diet.
The path to the waterfall has warning signs and instructions.
Fauna and Flora of the Waterfall Area
Transforming the flowers grown by villagers near the waterfall.
A lot of water
Pha Dok Siew Waterfall is a large and beautiful waterfall located within the boundaries of Doi Inthanon National Park. This waterfall gained fame after the movie "Love of Siam" was filmed there. Tourists visiting Mae Klang Luang should make a point of visiting this waterfall, as it is both stunning and easily accessible. It takes about an hour for tourists to walk to the waterfall, but according to local resident Mr. Somboon Rueang, it only takes 20-30 minutes to walk there.
Pha Dok Siew Waterfall boasts a total of 10 tiers, with the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th tiers offering convenient access for观赏. However, the highlight that captivates every tourist is the 7th tier of Pha Dok Siew Waterfall. The cascading water from the upper tiers plunges onto the lower tier, creating a magnificent spectacle of white, billowing cascades.
Waterfall cascading down the cliff face
It looks like a miniature Mae Ya waterfall.
The water is flowing very fast.
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Trail leading down to the waterfall at the 7th level
A wooden bridge allows visitors to cross the stream, enhancing the scenic beauty of Pha Dok Siew Waterfall. The waterfall's name originates from the abundance of "Dok Siew" trees, a prominent species found in the surrounding area.
Seventh Tier Waterfall
Following the waterfall, we continued our trek along the ridge, parallel to the mountain stream that serves as a water source for the local villagers. We encountered various unusual plants, including the ghost lime and others. Notably, we witnessed the "sleeping butterfly."
Sleeping butterflies huddled together.
The lower slopes are used for agriculture. Mr. Sombun explained that villagers can grow two crops per year, but this would prevent water from reaching the lowlands. Therefore, the government has encouraged farmers to grow only one rice crop per year and to plant other crops instead. Subsequently, as the number of tourists visiting Ban Mae Klang Luang increased, a tourism industry emerged in the area.
Different types of ferns
Villagers' flower transformation
We exited the Pha Dok Siew Waterfall trail and stumbled upon the village, just as Mr. Sombun had mentioned. We passed by the shops of the Mae Klang Luang villagers' occupational promotion project, where we browsed the fabrics and made a small purchase. Feeling hungry, we decided to part ways with Mr. Sombun at this point. Since our location wasn't far from Mr. Somsak's coffee shop, we figured it would be best to grab a bite to eat before heading back.
Handwoven Fabric Shop, Community Products
After finishing breakfast, before noon, I stopped to shower and check out of the Touch Star Resort. The friendly staff told me that I could check out later and not to rush. They even gave me a large bag of longan to eat on the road. It was very impressive.
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