The Giant Chiangmai

My advice would be to use a 4WD to facilitate the uphill winding drive. As it takes over an hour to get there from the city and with so much to see en-route, look up a map and make a list of places that could be of interest too so you can kill a few birds with a stone or end up like me…my third visit up the mountains wishing I pre-planned those pit stops. Anyway, with the lush greenery, peculiar forest sounds, tiny waterfalls, hot springs, cute glamping sites, cosy cafes along creeks and rivers, lookout points etc, it’s best to staying overnight at least. For the Giant Tree cafe, it’s right at the top, standing tall and magnificent, the tree has seen many centuries. With the breathtaking views and because it started to rain later, it was even better!

One of the Worldcup hidden secrets. The most beautifull view from the terrace at the treetop. It’s a Long ride up the mountain and we visit the place on a daytrip to Mae Kampong. We rent a private driver for the day from Chang Mai. The trip was full of beautifull Nature you don’t often see in other tourist sights. It was a very few tourist here and almost no western people. Deffently the trop worth.

El trayecto es bastante complicado, el paisaje es bonito. Cuando llegamos eran las 15:35 y no nos quisieron hacer comida después de 1.30h de motos desde Chiang Mai, decían que la cocina cerraba a las 16:00. Aparte el menú era escaso y malo. Sólo habían tartas y eran de hacía días, estaban duras. Pocas bebidas a elegir.