This Hmong village has preserved their simple
but splendid traditions and lifestyles. The village can
be reached by taking a left turn at Km.12 and proceeding
for 7 kilometers. Only four-wheel vehicles in good
condition can make the trip. Along the route, you can
visit resorts which are open to visitors, including Mae
Sa Valley, Mae Sa Resort (offers a 9-hole golf course),
and Kangsadan Farm.
The farm is located
approximately on Km. 3 along the Mae Rim-Samoeng
route. It is home to various kinds of snakes native to
Thailand. The farm, which also conducts snake breeding,
provides 30-minute snake shows daily.
This
plantation has been established for over 20 years and is
famous for breeding a variety of species of orchids
using appropriate technology. In addition to learning
about orchid breeding, it is also possible to learn
about various butterfly species. Facilities for tourists
include toilets, parking area and beverage and souvenir
shops. A lecturer is provided upon request. Advance
contact is recommended for group visits.
This
famous 8-tiered waterfall which is located at Km. 7
along the Mae Rim-Samoeng route is situated in
a natural setting among towering trees and has a lovely
breeze flowing throughout the year. It is an ideal
recreational spot for both residents and visitors.
This botanical garden, which covers a mountainous area
of 560 acres, is located around Km. 12 along the Mae
Rim-Samoeng route. This international botanical
garden with a fine collection of Thai and foreign plants
exhibited according to species and climate was
established in 1992 to honor Queen Sirikit. Visitors can
drive around the area in order to see include the
Tourist Information Center, the Thai Orchid Breeding
Center, Herbs Museum and the Research Center. The garden
is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Supha Bee Farm mainly deals with bee-keeping. It shares
its accumulated knowledge and research results regarding
bee-keeping technology to the public and the building
where honey is produced is worth a visit. In addition,
bee products such as honey, beehive capsules and bee
pollen are also on sale in the farm. Basic tourist
facilities are provided.
Tribal
Museum is in King Rama IX Lanna Garden on Chotana
Road. This is an ethnology museum featuring the
indigenous culture of 9 hill tribes including Karen
(Kariang), Hmong (Meo), Mien (Yao), Lisu (Liso), Akha
(Iko), Lahu (Musoe), Lau,Thin, and Khamu including the
minority tribe of Malabri. Each tribe possesses
unique identity and culture.
The museum exhibits
ways of life, culture, beliefs, and local wisdom of
those tribes, which have been intellectually conveyed
through artistic objects displayed in the museum. It is
open daily to the public from 09.00 to 16.00 hrs.
Major nurseries are located
along Mae Rim-Samoeng route (Road No.1096). These farms
include Sai Nam Phung, Mountain Orchid, and Mae Ram
Orchid, Each Provide opportunities for visitors admire
these exotic year-round blooms. Certain orchid farms
also have special butterfly enclosures where in exotic
species can be seen in their natural environment.
