Stop off at Tha Ton and be surprised. Tha Ton is a small river town on the way to Doi Mae Salong and Mae Sai, very close to the Burma border.
Unbeknown to me previously many tourists stop here and catch a small boat for a scenic river ride to Chiang Rai and if your bike is small enough it can go with you too.
It is a very pretty place with an assortment of accomodation and eating choices.
The main attraction for some is the magnificently presented Wat Luang up high on a townside mountain range overlooking the mountainous area.
The theme is a pair of serpents, one silver and one gold. Inside the Wat begins a fabulous journey through hallways of artifacts and prints. There is a photo of the young King shaking hands with a royal elephant.
The Wat tracks upwards through a spiral walkway with different themes at each level to the top spire that offers great views. The Wat seems to have heavy Chinese roots and is well maintained and does not seek incessant funding like some others have to do.
Also check out the 3 Kings statues on the LHS forecourt.
'Stop and smell the roses'
Gary
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Unbeknown to me previously many tourists stop here and catch a small boat for a scenic river ride to Chiang Rai and if your bike is small enough it can go with you too.
It is a very pretty place with an assortment of accomodation and eating choices.
The main attraction for some is the magnificently presented Wat Luang up high on a townside mountain range overlooking the mountainous area.
The theme is a pair of serpents, one silver and one gold. Inside the Wat begins a fabulous journey through hallways of artifacts and prints. There is a photo of the young King shaking hands with a royal elephant.
The Wat tracks upwards through a spiral walkway with different themes at each level to the top spire that offers great views. The Wat seems to have heavy Chinese roots and is well maintained and does not seek incessant funding like some others have to do.
Also check out the 3 Kings statues on the LHS forecourt.
'Stop and smell the roses'
Gary
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