Located in the valley of Doi Ang Khang, the
station is designated for conducting experiments on
possible temperate plants to be grown in Thailand. The
experiment is aimed at promoting the cultivation of cash
crops to replace hill tribes' opium plantations. Inside
the station, there are beautiful landscaped flower
gardens, a restaurant and plantations. Advanced contact
is recommended for a group visit with lecturers
available upon request. Facilities include guesthouses
(inside the station), food and beverage, parking space,
toilets, etc.
In
addition, there are many guesthouses and a hotel located
around the station. The entrance fee is 50 bahts per
vehicle (including driver) and admission fee of 30 bahts
per person. The morning market in front of the station,
which is the hill tribes market, is stunning and
charming.
Famous
for its cool climate all year round, visitors can
explore the Royal Angkhang Station Project and visit
hill tribe villages to learn more about their daily
life. To get there, take Highway No. 107 (Chiang
Mai-Fang), turn left at an intersection around Km.
137 (Mae Kha Market) and proceed for another 25
kilometers to Doi Ang Khang. As the route is
filled with steep s-curves, an experienced driver and
vehicles in good condition is required. The local truck
(song taew) from Mae Kha Market offers
chartered service to the mountain.
These
hot springs are situated at Ban Pin, which is
located approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Fang
city. The hot springs originate from simmering granite
with temperatures from 90 to 100 degrees Celsius. Most
notable is the largest spring which constantly jets out
strong sulphur scented steam.
