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Buraphat | Resort in a Tolkien-esque landscape
Buraphat resort in Chiang Dao is a welcome retreat during the green season with an almost Hobbiton-like landscape. The lustre of the greenish hills and cotton candy clouds glueing themselves to the impressive Doi Luang peak is such solace for the eyes. Family room with access to the pool We enjoyed the pool and the…
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Chiang Dao local Hot Springs | It takes only one Japanese to create an Onsen
The Chiang Dao local hot springs are just three kilometres off the main road to Fang and Chiang Rai. You turn just by the new courthouse, where the road splits in two. The left road is a scenic road to Chiang Dao wildlife reserve, where the hot springs are situated by the entrance. The other…
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Jerns — an unexpected, incredible burger restaurant in Chiang Dao
Jerns burgers allege to be the best burger place in Chiang Dao. I don’t know, but it was surely unexpected that it would be so great. It is nicely retro-decorated as a 1960s living room and has a very extensive menu. Moreover, it is not expensive. The impression is that some real American food lovers…
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Chiang Dao | Panorama views and unexpected seafood
Chiang Dao is the perfect short break from Chiang Mai. It can also be the starting point of a road trip over the mountains to Chiang Rai. Nothing much happens here. However, it is a scenic spot to relax for a night or two with stunning views of the 2186 meter high Doi Luang Chiang…