Water dragons sculpture on the lake of Phayao.
Day 9 (14.11.2012) Phayao to Chiang Mai (150km)
After breakfast at the Baan Arunathai Homestay we walked to the Phayao market, bus station and to the biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham. After lunch we took the tuktuk to the bus station to take the green-bus to Chiang Mai (2.5hour). The bus stopped at terminal 3 in Chiang Mai.
Sleeping: Lanna House at B700 a/c room for 2pax
Breakfast at the Baan Arunathai Homestay, Phayao.
A huge lion statue in front of a temple in Phayao city centre.
The shrine of city pillar of Phayao surrounded by Pratuchai Road and Kwan Phayao allows visitors to see the shrine of city pillar which is very beautiful in both day and night time.
Phayao morning market located in municipal area and acts as the native market which offers the northern fresh food, i.e. mushroom, fresh vegetable, native breakfast (coffee, hot sticky rice with fried pickled fish, pickled fish covered egg).
At Phayao bus terminal to buy the Green-bus ticket to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
At Phayao bus terminal to buy the Green-bus ticket to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
It was the longest walk for the day along Phaholyothin Road by the lake to Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
Visited the Cultural Home Centre along Phaholyothin Road, Phayao
Visited the Cultural Home Centre along Phaholyothin Road, Phayao
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Inside Wat Sri Khom Kham, there is the largest image of the 18.5 metres tall sitting Buddha image 'Phra Chao Ton Luang' in the Chiang Saen style is said to be more than 500 years old. It’s built from bricks, covered with gold and located in a modern viharn.
Lee Kam Boon and the temple cat at Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
Monks chanting at Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
The Phayao lake view as we walked back from Wat Sri Khom Kham temple.
We had to climb over the brick fencing to continue on the walk-path by the lakeside to Phayao City.
The Phayao lake view as we walked back from Wat Sri Khom Kham temple.
The view of the water dragons and the buildings from the opposite side of Phayao lake.
Por Khun Ngum Muang Monument with 2.5 meters length stands facing Phayao Lake, wearing king suit and hand with sword.
Lake Phayao covers around 17 square kilometres and was formed by the construction of a dam.
Water dragons sculpture on the lake of Phayao.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
We had curry beef noodles for lunch here in Phayao.
We had curry beef noodles for lunch here in Phayao.
We also had desserts after lunch here in Phayao.
After lunch we took the tuktuk to the bus station to take the green-bus to Chiang Mai (2.5hour).
Sleeping: Lanna House Chiang Mai at B700 a/c room for 2pax
Day 10 (15.11.2012) Chiang Mai to Mae Sariang (237km)
It was an easy day to day. After hotel breakfast we all went for foot massage (B120 an hour) at the Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House. We then bid farewell to Cindy and Lily who left us to fly back to Malaysia.
After breakfast at the Baan Arunathai Homestay we walked to the Phayao market, bus station and to the biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham. After lunch we took the tuktuk to the bus station to take the green-bus to Chiang Mai (2.5hour). The bus stopped at terminal 3 in Chiang Mai.
Sleeping: Lanna House at B700 a/c room for 2pax
Breakfast at the Baan Arunathai Homestay, Phayao.
A huge lion statue in front of a temple in Phayao city centre.
The shrine of city pillar of Phayao surrounded by Pratuchai Road and Kwan Phayao allows visitors to see the shrine of city pillar which is very beautiful in both day and night time.
Phayao morning market located in municipal area and acts as the native market which offers the northern fresh food, i.e. mushroom, fresh vegetable, native breakfast (coffee, hot sticky rice with fried pickled fish, pickled fish covered egg).
At Phayao bus terminal to buy the Green-bus ticket to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
At Phayao bus terminal to buy the Green-bus ticket to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
It was the longest walk for the day along Phaholyothin Road by the lake to Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
Visited the Cultural Home Centre along Phaholyothin Road, Phayao
Visited the Cultural Home Centre along Phaholyothin Road, Phayao
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Visited the Phayao biggest temple at Wat Sri Khom Kham.
Inside Wat Sri Khom Kham, there is the largest image of the 18.5 metres tall sitting Buddha image 'Phra Chao Ton Luang' in the Chiang Saen style is said to be more than 500 years old. It’s built from bricks, covered with gold and located in a modern viharn.
Lee Kam Boon and the temple cat at Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
Monks chanting at Wat Sri Khom Kham, Phayao.
The Phayao lake view as we walked back from Wat Sri Khom Kham temple.
We had to climb over the brick fencing to continue on the walk-path by the lakeside to Phayao City.
The Phayao lake view as we walked back from Wat Sri Khom Kham temple.
The view of the water dragons and the buildings from the opposite side of Phayao lake.
Por Khun Ngum Muang Monument with 2.5 meters length stands facing Phayao Lake, wearing king suit and hand with sword.
Lake Phayao covers around 17 square kilometres and was formed by the construction of a dam.
Water dragons sculpture on the lake of Phayao.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
Walking around and exploring the Phayao lake side.
We had curry beef noodles for lunch here in Phayao.
We had curry beef noodles for lunch here in Phayao.
We also had desserts after lunch here in Phayao.
After lunch we took the tuktuk to the bus station to take the green-bus to Chiang Mai (2.5hour).
Sleeping: Lanna House Chiang Mai at B700 a/c room for 2paxDay 10 (15.11.2012) Chiang Mai to Mae Sariang (237km)
It was an easy day to day. After hotel breakfast we all went for foot massage (B120 an hour) at the Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House. We then bid farewell to Cindy and Lily who left us to fly back to Malaysia.
We took a tuktuk to Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to catch the 2pm van to Mae Sariang arriving at 5.30pm. After checking in to our hotel, we walked to explore the town and the evening market. We had good dinner at Inthira Restaurant. Mae Sariang town is a real cowboy sleepy town with the streets deserted by 7.30pm.
Sleeping: Mit A Ree Hotel at B400 a/c room for 2pax
It was an easy day to day. After hotel breakfast we all went for foot massage (B120 an hour) at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
Ching Neng Bin waiting to be massaged at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
Lee Kam Boon being massaged by a Japanese girl at only B120 an hour at Wat Mahawan temple ground.
Bernard Lee had a body massage by a French guy at only B120 an hour at Wat Mahawan temple ground.
Ching Neng Bin had his foot massage at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
We had the best fruit juice here at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
We took a tuktuk to Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to catch the 2pm van to Mae Sariang 237km away arriving at 5.30pm.
Some beautiful girls staring at us at the Chiang Mai bus terminal 2.
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
Villages on the road from Chiang Mai to to Mae Sariang.
Arrived at Mae Sariang bus station at 5.30pm.
After checking in to our hotel, we walked to explore Mae Sariang town and the evening market. Had very good soya bean milk and fried 'yau cha kwai'.
Had very good soya bean milk in Mae Sariang town.
Had very good fried 'yau cha kwai' in Mae Sariang town.
Had very good dinner at this Inthira restaurant in Mae Sariang town.
Inthira the largest and most popular restaurant in Mae Sariang. Large variety, great portions and superb food - great red curry, Tom-Yum Goong (prawn soup) is particularly good. Highly recommended!
A tourist map of Mae Sarang.
Had fried oyster for supper in Mae Sariang town.
Had fried oyster for supper in Mae Sariang town.
Sleeping: Mit A Ree Hotel at B400 a/c room for 2pax
It was an easy day to day. After hotel breakfast we all went for foot massage (B120 an hour) at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
Ching Neng Bin waiting to be massaged at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
Lee Kam Boon being massaged by a Japanese girl at only B120 an hour at Wat Mahawan temple ground.
Bernard Lee had a body massage by a French guy at only B120 an hour at Wat Mahawan temple ground.
Ching Neng Bin had his foot massage at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
We had the best fruit juice here at Wat Mahawan temple ground beside Lanna House.
We took a tuktuk to Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to catch the 2pm van to Mae Sariang 237km away arriving at 5.30pm.
Some beautiful girls staring at us at the Chiang Mai bus terminal 2.
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
On the road from Chiang Mai bus terminal 2 to to Mae Sariang (237km).
Villages on the road from Chiang Mai to to Mae Sariang.
Arrived at Mae Sariang bus station at 5.30pm.
After checking in to our hotel, we walked to explore Mae Sariang town and the evening market. Had very good soya bean milk and fried 'yau cha kwai'.
Had very good soya bean milk in Mae Sariang town.
Had very good fried 'yau cha kwai' in Mae Sariang town.
Had very good dinner at this Inthira restaurant in Mae Sariang town.
Inthira the largest and most popular restaurant in Mae Sariang. Large variety, great portions and superb food - great red curry, Tom-Yum Goong (prawn soup) is particularly good. Highly recommended!
A tourist map of Mae Sarang.
Had fried oyster for supper in Mae Sariang town.
Had fried oyster for supper in Mae Sariang town.
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 |
| 9 | VIP bus Phayao to Chiangmai | 1,120 | 160 |
| lunch | 355 | 51 | |
| tuktuk Arunothai to Phayao bus station | 140 | 20 | |
| tuktukChiangmai bus stn to Lanna House | 150 | 21 | |
| room @ Lanna House | 2,800 | 400 | |
| dinner | 750 | 107 |
| 10 | Songthaw to bus station | 100 | 20 |
| Van Chiangmai to Mae Sariang | 1,000 | 200 | |
| Soya bean | 30 | 6 | |
| Dinner @ Nathira Restaurant | 620 | 124 | |
| Soya bean | 40 | 8 | |
| Mit A Ree hotel1 B400 x 3r | 1,200 | 240 |
/// Northern Thailand Adventure, Mountains, Rivers and Temples , 6th to 27th November 2012
Temples are ubiquitous all over Thailand, so are mountains and rivers esp.in the northern zones. As I see it, it's foodies' adventure and holidays. It's food and food and drinks. Of course the foot massage came in as extras to sooth the tired legs at reasonable price.You fellas sure had good time.
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