Day 2 of Northern Thai Trip: Charin Garden Resort and Wat Doi Suthep

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Day 1 of Northern Thai Trip (Part 2): Golden Triangle



 

The next morning, we continued our journey from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.  In the middle between this two cities, there is a famous pie shop and restaurant, called Charin Garden Resort and Restaurant.  Wooden deck house by the river and in a quite garden.  They are famous with their sweet and savory pies.  However, the last time I came here, they have more cakes in house.  The restaurant is always busy, people are having lunch or a great place to stop over after a long drive.  



Macadamia, lemon meringue, and pumpkin pie

Hot spring

Not forget to visit this temple again and again everytime we are here in Chiang Mai, Wat Doi Suthep.  And usual, we will use lift to come up to the temple above, then going down by the stairs, which we found it's easier. 

Wat Doi Suthep

First time we reach the top of temple to see panoramic view

Charin Garden Resort
83 Moo 1, Mae Suai 57180, Thailand 

Tel: (66) 05 3717272

 

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Chiang Mai:

Day 2 of Northern Thai Trip (Part 2): Amora Tapae Hotel Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Day 1 of Northern Thai trip (part2): Golden Triangle

Previously:

Day 1 of Northern Thai Trip: Bhumibol Dam And Wat Rong Khun

After passing Chiang Rai city, we then headed up to further north where the three countries meet: Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. 

Buddha statue next to Mekong River

In this triangle point, we can also across the river to visit Don Sao, a small province of Lao PDR.  Only a small market though, we didn't go too far.  However, it is an extreme market, beside selling Lao fabrics and souvenirs, they also selling animal infused liquor, if you guys interested. 

Nice lunch along the Mekong river

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Northern Thailand:
Day 2 of Northern Thai Trip: Charin Garden Resort and Wat Doi Suthep

Day 1 of Northern Thai Trip: Bhumibol Dam And Wat Rong Khun

I really can't get enough of Northern part of Thailand, my favorite holiday destination from all regions.  This family trip is taken around new year break.  Visiting main area like Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. 

First stop after a long drive last night was this Bhumibol Dam in Amphoe Sam Ngao district of Tak Province.  This dam is named after Thailand's King and is a beautiful arch dam on the ping river.  Then not far from there, there is a small local morning market, selling homey food, fresh fruit and vegetables. 

Pork Congee with extra egg

Local morning market

Wat Rong Khun

Next stop and a must visit is this Wat Rong Khun.  It is like a white temple, painted in white and stick in pieces of glass that sparkling in the sun.  This temple is designed by a famous Thai artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat.  He had ever dreamed about heaven and then build this temple accordingly.  However, this temple is not finished yet, eventually there will be nine buildings in total.  So far for me, this temple is the most beautiful looking temple with white color and shining glasses, simply like heaven even I haven't seen one.  

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Chiang Rai:

Day 1 of Northern Thai Trip (part 2): Golden Triangle

Journey Back To Bangkok From Chiang Rai

We spotted this chic boutique café along the main road back to Bangkok from Chiang Rai.  This tiny café not only serve nice coffees and sweets but they also provide a homestay on the second level of the shop.  It is a little bit far from anywhere, however it should be relax and chill out for just a night or two staying in.

Deep Chocolate Frappe

We also made another short stop at Cocolampang at Lampang city.  A cute community theme park, complete with small souvenirs shops, food and iconic symbol of Lampang city, which are horse and ceramic bowl.  

Cocolampang