L-R: Bernard Lee, Lee Kam Boon, Karolien, Ching Neng Bin at the Phu Chi Fa guard house road entrance.
Day 8 (13.11.2012) Phu Chi Fa village to Phayao City (135km)
Wake up at 4am and started our trek at 4.45am. We reached the peak at 5.15am, however, the sun only rises at about 6.30am. We then had bread and jam for breakfast at the peak and by 7.20am we trekked down and reached the town at 8.20am for another round of porridge breakfast. We took the same van at 10am down to Chiang Kham to take the slow bus to Phayao. In Phayao we walked around the town and had very good seafood dinner at Reasamran Restaurant beside the lake.
Sleeping: Baan Arunathai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax
Local Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume for photo shoot around the Phu Chi Fa peak.
Around the Phu Chi Fa peak, photographers line up waiting for the sunrise at 5.30am.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
A view of the LION's head just below the Phu Chi Fa Peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Traditional songs from local Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume as you climb to Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in costume will start singing and expected a few baht from you at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in costume will start singing and expected a few baht from you at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Lee Kam Boon with Hmong tribe children in costume at Phu Chi Fa peak.
The money given to Hmong tribe children goes straight to their proud parent standing beside at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
Another amazing view of the "sea of mist" as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Another amazing view of the "sea of mist" as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge that provides a stunning view of both sides of the border (Thailand and Laos).
The view from lower heights are still breathtaking with the thick mist all over Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge.
The view of people at the lower height walking uphill on the Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge.
It was too cloudy at Phu Chi Fa peak to see the sunrise, but we had some good shots.
We had bread and jam for breakfast at the Phu Chi Fa summit view point.
L-R: Ching Neng Bin, Lee Kam Boon, Caroline, Bernard Lee, Lily Yap, Chew Leng Soon, Tay Seok Hooi and Cindy Chong at Phu Chi Fa summit view point.
Bernard Lee and Tay Seok Hooi with the Hmong children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a Hmong children at Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a Hmong children at Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a proud Hmong children father at Phu Chi Fa summit.
Stalls selling souvenirs at the start of the dirt trek up Phu Chi Fa hill.
Stalls selling souvenirs at the start of the dirt trek up Phu Chi Fa hill.
At Phu Chi Fa Forest Park Office.
Phu Chi Fa village is a very peaceful and quite place indeed! The landscapes are amazing!
We saw these mountain goats on the cliff wall along the Phu Chi Fa trek downhill.
We took the van at 10am down to Chiang Kham to take the slow bus to Phayao.
Sleeping: Baan Arnnothai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax. in Phayao.
Sleeping: Baan Arnnothai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax. in Phayao.
Our normal happy hour 'Beer Chang' session at the Baan Arnnothai Homestay.
Our normal happy hour 'Beer Chang' session at the Baan Arnnothai Homestay.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Lake Phayao covers around 17 square kilometres and was formed by the construction of a dam by Thailand's Fisheries Department in 1941. Prior to the dam's construction the area was filled by a number of smaller lakes and swamps, with their levels changing seasonally with the rains.
Phayao lake offers one of the best viewpoints at twilight to observe the beauty of a sunset as the sun slowly sets amidst rolling hills on the western part of the lake.
Phayao lake traditional fishing methods still rely on dugouts and simple gear such as cast nets and fishnets.
Phayao lake traditional fishing methods still rely on dugouts and simple gear such as cast nets and fishnets.
The reflection of the afternoon sun over the vast expanse of water enhances the beautiful landscape of Phayao Lake. It is the biggest freshwater Lake in Northern Thailand and the fourth biggest in Thailand.
Phayao lake traditional fishing boat jetty.
A beautiful view of Phayao City as seen fom the lake boat jetty.
A beautiful view of Phayao City as seen fom the lake boat jetty.
A photo taken with some of the college students in Phayao town by the lake boat jetty.
On an afternoon such as this, the local folk, as well as tourists, fill the benches on the promenade of Phayao Lake, which skirts the east-side of the lake. Alongside is the road that also provides an embankment for this 2,500-hectare freshwater lake.
The dragon sculpture on the lake Phayao and the school children releasing hot air lantern.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
King Ngam Muang Monument - Born in 1238, Ngam Muang was schooled in Lopburi and returned to take over his father's role as ruler of Phayao in 1258. Eighteen years later, when expansionist King Mangrai marched on Phayao from Chiang Rai, King Ngam Muang went out and met him. Rather than fighting, the two struck a deal making allies rather than enemies.
The King Ngam Muang Monument is near the public park looking over lake Phayao.
We had very good seafood dinner at Reasamran Restaurant beside the lake Phayao.
Wake up at 4am and started our trek at 4.45am. We reached the peak at 5.15am, however, the sun only rises at about 6.30am. We then had bread and jam for breakfast at the peak and by 7.20am we trekked down and reached the town at 8.20am for another round of porridge breakfast. We took the same van at 10am down to Chiang Kham to take the slow bus to Phayao. In Phayao we walked around the town and had very good seafood dinner at Reasamran Restaurant beside the lake.
Sleeping: Baan Arunathai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax
Local Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume for photo shoot around the Phu Chi Fa peak.
Around the Phu Chi Fa peak, photographers line up waiting for the sunrise at 5.30am.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
Amazing view of the Phu Chi Fa peak and the "sea of mist" below.
A view of the LION's head just below the Phu Chi Fa Peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
The "sea of mist" over Laos as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Traditional songs from local Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume as you climb to Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in costume will start singing and expected a few baht from you at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in costume will start singing and expected a few baht from you at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Lee Kam Boon with Hmong tribe children in costume at Phu Chi Fa peak.
The money given to Hmong tribe children goes straight to their proud parent standing beside at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
Hmong tribe children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
Another amazing view of the "sea of mist" as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Another amazing view of the "sea of mist" as seen from Phu Chi Fa peak.
Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge that provides a stunning view of both sides of the border (Thailand and Laos).
The view from lower heights are still breathtaking with the thick mist all over Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge.
The view of people at the lower height walking uphill on the Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge.
It was too cloudy at Phu Chi Fa peak to see the sunrise, but we had some good shots.
We had bread and jam for breakfast at the Phu Chi Fa summit view point.
L-R: Ching Neng Bin, Lee Kam Boon, Caroline, Bernard Lee, Lily Yap, Chew Leng Soon, Tay Seok Hooi and Cindy Chong at Phu Chi Fa summit view point.
Bernard Lee and Tay Seok Hooi with the Hmong children in hill tribe costume at the edge of Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a Hmong children at Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a Hmong children at Phu Chi Fa summit.
The face of a proud Hmong children father at Phu Chi Fa summit.
Stalls selling souvenirs at the start of the dirt trek up Phu Chi Fa hill.
Stalls selling souvenirs at the start of the dirt trek up Phu Chi Fa hill.
At Phu Chi Fa Forest Park Office.
Phu Chi Fa village is a very peaceful and quite place indeed! The landscapes are amazing!
We saw these mountain goats on the cliff wall along the Phu Chi Fa trek downhill.
We took the van at 10am down to Chiang Kham to take the slow bus to Phayao.
Sleeping: Baan Arnnothai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax. in Phayao.
Sleeping: Baan Arnnothai Homestay at B600 a/c room for 2pax. in Phayao.
Our normal happy hour 'Beer Chang' session at the Baan Arnnothai Homestay.
Our normal happy hour 'Beer Chang' session at the Baan Arnnothai Homestay.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Lake Phayao covers around 17 square kilometres and was formed by the construction of a dam by Thailand's Fisheries Department in 1941. Prior to the dam's construction the area was filled by a number of smaller lakes and swamps, with their levels changing seasonally with the rains.
Phayao lake offers one of the best viewpoints at twilight to observe the beauty of a sunset as the sun slowly sets amidst rolling hills on the western part of the lake.
Phayao lake traditional fishing methods still rely on dugouts and simple gear such as cast nets and fishnets.
Phayao lake traditional fishing methods still rely on dugouts and simple gear such as cast nets and fishnets.
The reflection of the afternoon sun over the vast expanse of water enhances the beautiful landscape of Phayao Lake. It is the biggest freshwater Lake in Northern Thailand and the fourth biggest in Thailand.
Phayao lake traditional fishing boat jetty.
A beautiful view of Phayao City as seen fom the lake boat jetty.
A beautiful view of Phayao City as seen fom the lake boat jetty.
A photo taken with some of the college students in Phayao town by the lake boat jetty.
On an afternoon such as this, the local folk, as well as tourists, fill the benches on the promenade of Phayao Lake, which skirts the east-side of the lake. Alongside is the road that also provides an embankment for this 2,500-hectare freshwater lake.
The dragon sculpture on the lake Phayao and the school children releasing hot air lantern.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
We too also preparing to release the hot air lantern at lake Phayao.
King Ngam Muang Monument - Born in 1238, Ngam Muang was schooled in Lopburi and returned to take over his father's role as ruler of Phayao in 1258. Eighteen years later, when expansionist King Mangrai marched on Phayao from Chiang Rai, King Ngam Muang went out and met him. Rather than fighting, the two struck a deal making allies rather than enemies.
The King Ngam Muang Monument is near the public park looking over lake Phayao.
We had very good seafood dinner at Reasamran Restaurant beside the lake Phayao.
Hmong children in hill tribe costume at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Hmong children in hill tribe costume at Phu Chi Fa peak.
Thick mist all over Phu Chi Fa mountain ridge.
Day 1, 2 - KL to Chiangmai
Day 3 - Chiangmai to Thaton
Day 4 - Thaton by River Boat to Chiangrai
Day 5 - White Temple of Chiangrai
Day 6 - Chiangrai day trip to Mae Salong and Mae Fah Luang
Day 7 - Chiangrai to Phu Chi Fa
Day 8 - Phu Chi Fa to Phayao
Day 9,10 Phayao to Chiangmai to Mae Sariang
Day 11,12 - Mae Sariang to Mae Sot
Day 13,14 - Mae Sot to Bangkok
Day 15,16 - Bangkok – Kanchanaburi - Sangkhlaburi
Day 17,18 - Sangkhlaburi – Ayutthaya
Day 19-22 - Ayutthaya - Bangkok – Butterworth
Day 3 - Chiangmai to Thaton
Day 4 - Thaton by River Boat to Chiangrai
Day 5 - White Temple of Chiangrai
Day 6 - Chiangrai day trip to Mae Salong and Mae Fah Luang
Day 7 - Chiangrai to Phu Chi Fa
Day 8 - Phu Chi Fa to Phayao
Day 9,10 Phayao to Chiangmai to Mae Sariang
Day 11,12 - Mae Sariang to Mae Sot
Day 13,14 - Mae Sot to Bangkok
Day 15,16 - Bangkok – Kanchanaburi - Sangkhlaburi
Day 17,18 - Sangkhlaburi – Ayutthaya
Day 19-22 - Ayutthaya - Bangkok – Butterworth
| Day | Expenses | THB total | per pax |
| 8 | Jam penut butter | 110 | 16 |
| breakfast | 625 | 89 | |
| Van -Phu Chi Fa to Chiang Kham | 1,150 | 164 | |
| bus - Chiang Kham to Phayao | 350 | 50 | |
| tuktuk bus stn to homestay | 180 | 26 | |
| Rea Samran Restaurant (kwan phayao) | 1,040 | 149 | |
| room @ Baan Arunothai Homestay | 2,000 | 286 |
/// Northern Thailand Adventure, Mountains, Rivers and Temples , 6th to 27th November 2012
I'd met some Hmong tribal little girls singing and dancing near the Golden Triangle. Sad to say the parents do not send the children to schools.
ReplyDeleteThe little girls look lovely in their multi-colored costumes.
It's great to witness the sunset. However leaving the warm bed so early in the morning.....
Nice to know that there's a 17 sq.km lake in the form of dam at the Phayao Township.
From AlanCYKok