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    Christmas Road Trip Chiang Rai Province

    So we set off on the 22nd for Chaing Rai. The plan a road trip around the whole of the province. Night one was in Chaing Rai city. Just a quick bowl of Khao soi, a look around some temples and then off for Pu Chee Fah.

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    Khao Soi Vichitra, excellent with a buffet of condiments.
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    Clock tower that wont rotate
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    Tourist St.

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    Wat Phra Khaeo Chiang Rai
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    Hi Hotel, nice for the first night.

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    Ribs from Ribs and Co.

    Off for Phu Chee Fah early the next morning.

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    Nice resort 1650 meters.

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    Nice bungalow, hard bed but warm blankets and water, it was 6-7 at night.

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    Mu Katah barbecue, the wife was the chef.

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    Top of the mountain. 1.5 k walk straight up. Looked at my fitbit upon return and it was 72 stories up before 6am
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    "Here comes the sun"

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    Not as crowded as New Year
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    Locals, cute and looking for a little $$

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    Coming down just after 7am

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    Nice drive over to the Laos border and Chaing Khong. First stop super local Khao Soi and Bhupa's place located in house not easy to find.

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    Teak Garden Hotel right on the river. Nice tub on the balcony with a view.

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    Piyanak the water dragon

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    Fast way to Laos.

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    More to come 20 photo limit here on TD.
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    Here we are in Chiang Saen and the Golden TriangleChristmas Road Trip Chiang Rai Province-img_20191225_071602-jpg

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    Nice Buddah on the ride.
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    The trusty steed.

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    Wat Phi Nong, where I figured out I had left my passport in the desk drawer in Chiang Khong. 1.5 hour detour. Cost me a huge rib meal the last night in Chiang Rai.

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    Casino on the Lao side of the Triangle.

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    Ugly Casino on the Lao side.
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    Cruised into Mae Sai where we visited the "Cave" .



    Entrance, you can take a short shuttle bus for 50 baht, or simply walk less than 15 minutes.



    Sideways statue of Sam the Thai Seal who died. Love the little pigs.



    Still building the walkways, so as far as you can go.



    During the rescue.

    Off to the Doi Tung Lodge, what a nice find. Like little Europe, I did not get enough pictures, but enjoyed the draft Erdinger a lot.



    Great garden for all the vegetables there.



    Bought a lot of nice mountain coffee here. One more large bungalow.




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    Nice work ao.
    Not seeing the pics in post 3.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Not seeing the pics in post 3.
    Others? I see it fine, night on the main tourist drag in Chiang Rai.

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    All the others are fine.

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    Very nice AO, cheers.

    Same here with post 3, no pics showing, all others are okay.

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    Visible, and is this the start of a few? By post 3 is that the Cave, and Mae Sai?

    Sideways Thai Navy SEAL statue,



    The Cave itself.



    Memorial.




    Not like the old days of photo posting.
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    All pics in posts 1 and 2 are showing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Nice work ao.
    Not seeing the pics in post 3.
    +1 not seeing the pics in post #3 ... others are fine.

    Looks great .. green owed

    David

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    One last try at getting post 3 to work...

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    The entrance to the National Park.

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    Doi Tung Lodge just outside of Mae Sai on the road up to Doi Tung, find of the trip.



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    Up to the Royal Villa, the Gardens, and the White Temple to follow.
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    Very nice.

    That white house is lovely, it wouldn't be out of place in Southern England.

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    Good stuff, AO, green owed, but I'm currently firing blanks...

    The trip looks good, almost makes me want to come back to Thailand and do that trip; food looks nice, places look interesting, some beautiful scenery. Very nice trip.

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    Thanks Betty the best part was the weather. 12-28 or so each day with Pu Chee Fah being 6 or so in the morning. So up the hill to Doi Tung.

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    The entrance well organized with shuttle buses up the hill at the end.

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    Hilltribe singers actually quite good sang in falsetto.
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    Orchids and chilies.

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    Teak entrance to Royal Villa, we actually had to leave as a Princess was coming, also they discourage photos.

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    The temple at the top of Doi Tung, another 1000 or so steps up.

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    Chiang Rai Clock Tower with the light show, sunset from the mountains

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    White temple and again a sideways artist statue, lots of eyes and ears.

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    Khao Soi Bussanee, the biggest and best, leg, thigh, and all the crispy noodles you wanted. 10 or 15 baht more at 50B. Last stop before rental car return and check in for the flight home. Looking for the biggest plate of ribs I have ever ordered..
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    Great photos AO and best time of the year to do it.

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    Fantastic doors, really like them.
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    Great thread AO!

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    Splendid travel piccy thread, AO!!
    Cheers and HNY...


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    Khao Soi... it's been so long since I've had it, so I'm not sure if I am a fan or not, but going by your pic I do want to have another bowl to make sure if it's winner for dinner.

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    Just saw something in a photo on top of Phu Chee Fah at dinner. On the table is a gift brought to us by my buddy. He was on the tour with us. Box with a green top, and then a bottle with a cork top next to it. Who can identify what made the trip a lot of fun at cocktail time?

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    Outstanding trip report AO, thanks for taking the time to share.

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    The last supper. I have a new favorite restaurant. Exceptionally efficient and happy staff, to go along with a minimal menu that highlights simple good food.

    What a rack!!
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    Great pics! I've never been up that way but think a road trip from Korat is now in order! Thanks.

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    AO what is the stuff with the head on it?

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    I do believe its a wide salad bowl. We had a soft shell crab salad as well. I have to look at the big picture.. Faces and all to be sure..

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