Doi Ang Khang (ดอยอ่างขาง) or just Angkhang is a mountain resort at the northwestern tip of Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand.
Doi Ang Khang is about 40 km due west of Fang. It takes about 1 hr to drive there. The area has a cool climate all year round, particularly from Dec-Jan, when much of the area is frosty. During that period, visitors should be prepared to cope with relatively cold weather.
- Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station. A demonstration site for planting and researching flowering plants, temperate fruit trees, vegetables, and other crops under the patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is much more interesting than it sounds! The grounds are beautiful and bicycles can be hired by the hour. The restaurant at the back of the park serves local produce and a large fireplace adorns the lobby. The temperature is recorded on a board outside. Just recently, a temperature of -3 C was recorded! 50 baht per person; 50 baht per vehicle (motorbikes free).
- Bonsai Garden. The garden includes temperate and winter plants of Thailand and overseas, all of which are decorated, cut and planted with the bonsai technique. Touring around the bonsai garden, visitors can also see herbs plantings. The best time to visit is from Nov-Jan.
- Kiu Lom Viewpoint. a scenic spot to watch sunrises and sunsets including a sea of clouds. It overlooks the delightful ambience of the mountains. On a clear day, the Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station can be seen.
- Mu Ban Khop Dong. home to Musoes. The tribe believe in ghosts and spirits and still hold on to simple ways of life. The royal project has supported this village in promoting agriculture and handicrafts. The Young Local Guide Project is underway to guide visitors on the local lifestyle and beliefs, as well as to create non-migration awareness in local youths.
- Mu Ban Khum. a small community comprising people of various races such as Burmese, Hwa, and Thai Yai. They settled in the area and run souvenir shops and restaurants.
- Mu Ban No Lae. The people of No Lae migrated from Myanmar about 15 years ago. They speak their own language and are Buddhists. On every Buddhist holiday, they stay home to practice the Buddhist precepts. No Lae village offers a magnificent view of natural scenery of the Thai-Burmese border.
- Mu Ban Luang. Settled by Yunnan Chinese who migrated here during WWII. They earn a living from agriculture.
Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station. A demonstration site for planting and researching flowering plants, temperate fruit trees, vegetables, and other crops under the patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is much more interesting than it sounds! The grounds are beautiful and bicycles can be hired by the hour. The restaurant at the back of the park serves local produce and a large fireplace adorns the lobby. The temperature is recorded on a board outside. Just recently, a temperature of -3 C was recorded! 50 baht per person; 50 baht per vehicle (motorbikes free).
Bonsai Garden. The garden includes temperate and winter plants of Thailand and overseas, all of which are decorated, cut and planted with the bonsai technique. Touring around the bonsai garden, visitors can also see herbs plantings. The best time to visit is from Nov-Jan.
Kiu Lom Viewpoint. a scenic spot to watch sunrises and sunsets including a sea of clouds. It overlooks the delightful ambience of the mountains. On a clear day, the Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station can be seen.
Mu Ban Khop Dong. home to Musoes. The tribe believe in ghosts and spirits and still hold on to simple ways of life. The royal project has supported this village in promoting agriculture and handicrafts. The Young Local Guide Project is underway to guide visitors on the local lifestyle and beliefs, as well as to create non-migration awareness in local youths.
Mu Ban Khum. a small community comprising people of various races such as Burmese, Hwa, and Thai Yai. They settled in the area and run souvenir shops and restaurants.
Mu Ban No Lae. The people of No Lae migrated from Myanmar about 15 years ago. They speak their own language and are Buddhists. On every Buddhist holiday, they stay home to practice the Buddhist precepts. No Lae village offers a magnificent view of natural scenery of the Thai-Burmese border.
Mu Ban Luang. Settled by Yunnan Chinese who migrated here during WWII. They earn a living from agriculture.
Ang Khang Nature Resort offers the following activities:
- Birdwatching More than 1,000 species of birds can be seen. The best spots are Mae Phoe forest station and around Ang Khang Nature Resort.
- Mountain biking Ban Khum-No Lae, Ban Luang-Ban Pha Daeng.
- Mule riding This is best done by sitting facing sideways because the wide saddle will not allow a horseback-riding style. Bookings must be made at least one day in advance with the resort as mules are normally used to carry agricultural produce.
- Natural Study Trek A 2 km trek showing small but beautiful waterfalls and rhododendra.
Birdwatching More than 1,000 species of birds can be seen. The best spots are Mae Phoe forest station and around Ang Khang Nature Resort.
Mountain biking Ban Khum-No Lae, Ban Luang-Ban Pha Daeng.
Mule riding This is best done by sitting facing sideways because the wide saddle will not allow a horseback-riding style. Bookings must be made at least one day in advance with the resort as mules are normally used to carry agricultural produce.
Natural Study Trek A 2 km trek showing small but beautiful waterfalls and rhododendra.
- Ms Buakaew Intha's Ang Khang Muslim Food Shop. According to Alan Dawson of the Bangkok Post, it "serves the best khao soi above 500 metres in all of ASEAN."
Ms Buakaew Intha's Ang Khang Muslim Food Shop. According to Alan Dawson of the Bangkok Post, it "serves the best khao soi above 500 metres in all of ASEAN."