In this fifth part of Thailand’s World Class Drives – Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle Loop the suggested tour takes you enroute from Phayao to Chiang Mai, 150 kilometers southwest of Phayao. Driving in Thailand can be very rewarding in that you can control the pace and alter your itinerary to suit your own personal preferences. Driving in Thailand can be very rewarding in that you will be exposed to many local aspects of the Thailand countryside that most tourists do not have a chance to enjoy. The Golden Triangle Loop is a highly recommended Northern Thailand driving tour. Whether touring Thailand by car or motorcycle you are sure to have a rewarding if not somewhat challenging adventure.

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PHAYAO-CHIANG MAI

SECTION 5 : 150 kms.

Phayao to Chiang Mai Road Map
pointer 1POINTER ONEH1KM732. Turn north for Phayao and route round lake via Wat Analayo (See detail maps) or turn south for direct route to Chiang Mai.

Golden Triangle Section 5 Point 2Pointer 2POINTER TWO

H1KM727 Right turn (west) at T-junction of H120 to Chiang Mai (145kms) via Wang Nua

KM19 Viewpoint

KM 47 Wang Nua. Righ turn (north) to Wang Kaew waterfalls (24 kms)
Golden Triangle - Phayao Map
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Golden Triangle Section 5 Pointer 3Pointer 3POINTER THREE

H120 KM78 Left turn (south) at T-junction with

H118. Chiang Mai 81 kms.

KM72 basketware market

KM62 Mae Khachan hot springs — another roadside tourist attraction. Restaurant at Wiang Doi Cottage opposite KM63 left turn (east) 4WD only! to Ban Huai Muang and upland valley with Lahu Villages (9kms). Trekkers Lodge offers rustic accommodation.

KM16 right turn (west) to Wang Tarn Resort (6kms)

KM16/14. left turn (east) to Wat Doi Saket — unusualtemple murals
Pointer 4POINTER FOURH118 intersects with H11 The Chiang Mai Lampang Superhighway.

Welcome back to Chiang Mai.



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