Wednesday 20 June 2012

My 2nd ride to Indochina country in 2012. 28th April – 11th May 2012.


Hai, I'm back for more update on the recent ride after a busy weekend. Continuing the experience story.

Day 5 – Chiang Mai -> Doi Ithanon -> Chiang Mai

Today, it will be a short ride to Doi Ithanon about 100 km south of Chiang Mai, The Highest Peak of Thailand. This is my first ride here even though I have ride to Northern Thailand since 2008. It was a climbing road to the top but with good pave road it was an easy ride up. Once on the top, it was a bit chill even in dry season. So if u guys plan to go up there in cold season, be advise to wear a thick cloth then. It was hot in Chiang Mai but up here the temperature can be as low as 17 Celcius.Just after the National Park Entrance, there is a river where people can have a swim. However we do not stop there. Maybe next trip but for sure not during cold season.

Let the following picture tell the story of this ride.

From Chiang Mai to Doi Ithanon

After the park check point and climbing

At the National Park Office and climbing to the top

At the famous sign - Doi Ithanon

2569 from sea level


On the way down .... nice view ... nice weather



Local kids selleing flower & off we go back to Chiang Mai