The
first point of interest south of Chiang Khong is Ban
Sri Don Chai, which is well-known for the cotton weaving
of its Tai Leu inhabitants, who originated from Sipsongpanna
in Southern Yunnan.
Across the Ing River, H1155 goes left (east) towards Wiang
Kaeng district and then south on a picturesque route.
The alternative route (32 kms. longe than the lower
route on H1155) via Doi Pha Tang offers some of the
most spectacular views of the journey.
Amphoe
Chiang Kham is a typical small northern Thai town
with one reasonable hotel. The route to Phayao via
Chun follows a good highway.
Alternative
Route via Doi Pha Tang and Phu Sang Falls (4WD) (103
kms.)
At the village of
Pang Hat (KM.53) a left (east) turn goes onto a narrow
sealed lane that climbs east to Doi Pha Tang. Past
the to the ex KMT Chinese village there are superb
views over the Mekhong valley in Laos and west over
the Nam Ngao valley . The high all-weather (4WD) military
road south passes 'developed' Hmong villages reaching
Pu Chi Fa after 36 kms. (walking advised up 2 kms.
of very rough track to the dawn viewpoint over Laos).
Take the left fork at a Y junction after 67kms. The
road becomes sealed from Ban Huat (79 kms.) and passes
Phu Sang Falls National Park (84 kms. Closes 18:00.
Allow 3 hrs. min. to reach this point). At Key Point
14 (90 kms) turn right (west) to go to Chiang Kham
via Ban Sop Pong (9 kms shorter). All distances approx.
from Pang Hat.
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