Travel Blog Photos from Mae Salong (44)
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After a pretty long journey we arrived up to the little mountainous town of Mae Salong - where Chinese rules a little part of Thailand
... ; We even passed a few orchards that claimed to have the best orange juice in Thailand! Our destination was the Chinese settlement of Mae Salong. About sixty years ago the town was establish by people fleeing Communism. Now the area ...
Drove for hours to reach this village which has the largest Chinese population after Bangkok. We were told this was a must see town, Chinese architecture, red lanterns, pack mules etc. Didn't see any of that and had real difficulty finding a decent hotel ...
... We gave them the snacks we had in our bag and decided to leave immediately. I learned from a journalist at a restaurant in Mae Salong that most tribes were very angry at governments of the Golden Triangle. He meant Thailand, Myamnar and Laos. He also ...
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Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?
Posted on Sep 28, 2006, 14:03:56
... long as you don't get tired of tasting tea, the villagers insist you try every variety! Sian Hey Sian, I almost forgot about Mae Salong! That's what being trapped at a desk will do to you! The market really IS great! Was there in ...
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What not to miss in Thailand?
Posted on Jan 31, 2009, 09:28:38
Don't miss Mae Salong (Chiang Rai) People going to ko phangan would like to warn traveller friend that there is no law down there. So dont get yourself in trouble with the Thais Nobody would be able to help you and there is no police only thing ...
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Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?
Posted on Sep 28, 2006, 13:53:17
Hi Steve, As you say Doi Suthep is worth a visit, I also really enjoyed the small village of Mae Salong, amazingly we didn't see any other tourists whilst we were in town and the market was fantastic as long as you don't get tired of tasting tea, ...
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