toybits Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Chiang Rai Culture - is something to behold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Bump! This being the time of year when we have the most visitors to our lovely part of Thailand, I thought it prudent to move this topic back up to the front page, making it easier to find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Good Posting -Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidelines Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Looking for a bit of guidance. I am planning a trip between Christmas and New Year, and the good wife (like most Thais) would love to visit Doi Angkhang. Last year in the dry season we (wife, myself, my sister and five year old daughter) drove up to Doi Mae Salong in a Mazda 2, automatic. There were a couple of climbs that I thought we were not going to manage and a number of exhilarating sections but nothing too hairy. Realise, it is subjective but can anyone who has driven up to both Doi Mae Salong and Doi Angkhang compare the degree of difficulty and would you do the latter with a young family (an eight month old baby on board this time as well). Also, again subjective, what is the best combination, highway 1178/1340 or 1249/1340? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Like Mae Salong, Angkhang has some steep gradients. I really enjoy drives like that but I am driving a slightly more robust vehicle. You may have to slip it into low part of the time but you see all kinds of vehicles at the top, so it is doable. If your passengers are prone to carsickness you may want to have a couple of plastic bags handy. We were early in the season and there were already a fair number of cars on the road. At the time you have mentioned there are going to be crowds and you may need to book accommodation. It was beautiful when we went but it will be even more so during the time you are going. We went up and down on the 1249 from the 107. I was interested in the 1340 on the way down but it was very foggy with limited visibility and the solders at the checkpoint advised against taking that route. Be flexible and ask about the conditions on the day. If you do the 1340 I would like to know how it goes. We drove so far on so many mountain roads, they all blur together even after a fairly short time. Enjoy your drive. Click here for my trip report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidelines Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for taking the time to reply and the advise, Villagefarang - much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for taking the time to reply and the advise, Villagefarang - much appreciated. You are very welcome and have a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip09 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Excellent photos! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 This topic may be of some help to those planning a trip to Chiang Rai this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjohn Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 This topic may be of some help to those planning a trip to Chiang Rai this winter. Is this the topic you are referring to VF http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/614319-trip-reports-visiting-chiang-rai/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 If you visit Rai Boon Rawd, be sure to rent a bike and enjoy the paved trails which take you through the tea plantation, past lakes and flowers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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