Located some 40 kilometres from Mae Chan, along Route 1089, a
mountaintop settlement known as Santi Khiri is home to descendants of
Chinese Nationalist soldiers who fled to, and settled in Thailand, in
1940. Mountainside plantations of coffee, and fruit orchards, provide
scenic variety. The area is particularly picturesque in December and
January when Thai cherry trees are in blossom. Accommodation,
restuarants and opportunities for horse - riding and trekking number
among major attractions. 60 kilometres beyond Doi Mae Salong via
Ban Thoetthai is Doi Hua Mae Kham where a large Lisu hilltribe village
is located. During December, the area is dotted with yellow wild
sunflower called Bua Tong.
It is very famous among Thai people for years.
Tourists of various generations have flocked here.
Some fancy the Sakura Flower grown along the 2 sides of the
road up to the hill. Many local tourist love fine weather
here. Chinese food is widely cooked and served.
When you are here, you should not miss taste Chinese Tea, at
a food shop or Mae Salong Resort.
15 kilometres
along the route to Doi Mae Salong, the centre aids and administers local
hilltribe settlements. Hilltribe handicrafts, including woven cloth and
silverware, are on sale.
