Doi Angkhang – The Agro tourism hotspot

Doi Angkhang in the Chiang Mai district is fast attracting thousands of tourists from across the world thanks to its magnetic climate and as a much promoted agro tourism destination. Located on the Thai-Burma border, 160 kms north of Chiang Mai city in Fang District it is indeed one of the coldest places in Thailand.

The ever-present influence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, can be sensed at the Royal Agricultural Station, which has brought better quality of life to the ethnic people there by improving the greenery, and encouraging afforestation and agricultural affluence. Restoring forests to denuded hills has fetched five fast-growing species suitable to the Angkhang climate — Taiwan acacia, Griffith’s ash, Camphor tree, Fragrant maple, and Paulonia.

If you love colorful flowers and fruits and get to visit this natural beauty, do not hesitate to visit the Bonsai Garden. It is an award winning Bonsai and rock garden. The scented garden and the Temperate flower house are also worth a visit. The military base that provides security to Doi Angkhang is also a popular scenic spot. The soldiers are friendly, welcoming visitors and providing insights into the tough life of being a Thai soldier on border patrol.

Doi Angkhang has succeeded as an agricultural cum tourist spot thanks to its unique marketing strategy. The Royal Project guarantees to buy all the flowers, fruits and vegetables thus, ensuring high standards of life and improved conditions of living to one and all.