There are more than 12 waterfalls in
Chiangmai. Some are 750 meters above sea level water with water
splash cascades down tiers after tiers and the white of racing water
stands out dramatically against the deep green of the surrounding
forest. As the water hits the rocks below, a million split the
sunlight into rainbow colors and soak the vegetation nearby.
Downstream from the falls are a series of pools where swimming is
possible in the chilly mountain water. Most of these waterfall is
reachable by motorcar and some have public transportation.
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Huay Kaew Waterfall
These waterfall has 2 separate waterfalls, Pha Ngerb and Wang Bua
Baan. To have a good view of the falls and enjoy the refreshing and
cool shade of the many trees you will have to stay a distance of about
100 meters from the main road.
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Wachiratharn Waterfall :
The waterfall is a large cascade which plummets over the edge of a
high cliff into deep pool below. Opposite the fall is a tall and
precipitous cliff called Pha Mon Kaew or more lyrically, Pha Gorn
Kaew. The waterfall, some 750 meters above sea level, which formerly
called Tad Kong Yong is an excellent picnic spot. To get there, turn
right off the main road up Doi Inthanon at about 21 kilometers, then
follow the sign-post to the waterfall a further 350 meters on foot.
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Siripoom
Waterfall :
The beautiful waterfall is in fact a pair of falls which plunge from
a towering cliff. The best view is from the Hmong Village of Baan
Lao Lee, after which the falls were originally named. To get there,
take a right turn at around 30 kilometers up the main Doi Inthanon
road and then drive a further 2 kilometers along the all-weather
road. After a 200 meter uphill you will see the waterfall.
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Mae Yah Waterfall :
At the junction of Chiangmai - Chom Thong route, then turn right at KM
56 57 marker about 1 km. Then turn left and keep going about 7 kms.
Here visitors can picnic at the area's tallest waterfall at about 250
meters high. The fresh water splashes down over 30 tiers of rocks and
boulders into small clear pools. The water source is from the nearby
Doi Inthanon National Park.
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Mae Tia Waterfall :
Stand at a height of 80 meters and is 15 meter wide. The water
cascades down four tiers and flow for about 5 kms in distance. It's an
adventure to travel for 3 hours from Doi Kaew National Park
Guardhouse. To get there follow highway 108 from Chiangmai to Chom
Thong, then turn right near the Amphur Office near Sobtia Temple.
Travel by the Hod local bus to Chom Thong and then hire a motorcycle
to the waterfall entrance. A bus service to the waterfall is available
for visitors.
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Mae
Pan Waterfall :
The waterfall is located 16 km from Mae Chaem (Jaem) town, on the road
leading to Doi Inthanon. There is a sign at the roadside directing the
traveller to these falls, the highest in Chiangmai. Take the
sign-posted road and follow it for 9 kms, then a 10 minutes walk will
bring you to the falls. Surging over 100 meter high cliff, the white
of racing water stands out dramatically against the deep green of the
surrounding forest. As the water hits the rocks below, a million split
the sunlight into rainbow colors and soak the vegetation nearby.
Downstream from the falls are a series of pools where swimming is
possible in the chilly mountain water. On a mound close by the falls,
stands the covered public rest house which offers a shady place to sit
and enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall.
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Huay Sai Leuang Waterfall :
The waterfall is located not far from the Mae Pan waterfalls. Parking
area are close by and plenty of shelter is available for visitors at
these powerful, year round waterfalls. Although it is a
multi-stepped cascade, lacking the drama of a single drop through
space, this waterfall looks very beautiful as it dances through the
rocks and trees.
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Taad Mork Waterfall :
Less than a kilometer from Chateau Kum Une, a small road on the right
leads to these falls after a further 9 kilometers. It is a medium
sized waterfall and surrounded more by nature than others. Visitors
will love this romantic and peaceful place.
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Mae Sa Waterfall :
An 8 tiered tumbling cascade, is 26 kilometers from Chiangmai and
occupied a natural setting among gigantic trees. To get there,
travel on the Mae Rim - Sameong Road, then turn left directly at km. 7
and enter the ares of the National park. This waterfalls is one of the
most famous in Mae Rim District. The waterfalls is divided into
levels, rising in 8 stages up the slope of the foothills. The entire
area is forested with large trees which provide cool shade year round.
The fall is a favourite recreation spot for the people of Chiangmai
and visitors alike.
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Mae Yim Waterfall :
One of the many beautiful waterfalls on the way from Chiangmai to
Sameong. A sign is posted to the right of the road at Rai Kanesadal.
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Mok (Morg) Fa
Waterfall :
These pretty, shady and peaceful picnic spot waterfall is just off the
Mae Malai to Pai, route 1095. Take a left turn to the gravel road
after 20 kilometers and then proceed for another 2 kilometers.
Although the volume of water is small, the river feeding the fall
flows all the year round.
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Bua Tong
Waterfall :
These remarkable Seven-colored Spring waterfall is 47 kilometers from
Chiangmai on the road to Prao. The spring water is rich in calcium
carbonate which is deposited on the stream bed and flows down the
falls in seven distinct pastel colors.
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Mon Hin Lai
Waterfall :
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