Doi Inthanon: The highest mountain in Thailand.
267 kms return. See map. Routes 108, 1009, 1192, 1088 & 108. A ride to the highest mountain 
in Thailand. This is a brilliant one day big bike ride, going Chiang Mai – Hot – Mae Chaem – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai.
All roads are good winding motorcycle roads, except for route 108 the 4-lane dual carriageway Chiang Mai – Chomthong which is a bit boring; but route # 1122 from Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem is one of the most exciting roads in North Thailand (& best ridden going up from Mae Chaem – Doi Inthanon.)
If you have the time, this loop is better with an overnight stay in Mae Chaem, as this allows time to enjoy the big waterfalls and fantastic scenery on Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand.
The Doi Inthanon / Mae Chaem area also has the best trail bike riding in North Thailand. Use the Mae Hong Son Loop map to find these dirt trails. On an overnight trip go in the opposite direction to that recommended for the day trip with the recommended route: Chiang Mai – Chomthong – Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem – Hot – Chiang Mai.
Night time in Mae Chaem is extremely quiet, but getting there by motorcycle is exciting enough. To get the best out of the Doi Inthanon / Mae Chaem loop take a Mae Hong Son Loop map with you.
Mae Chaem is a wonderful traditional town with some stunning temples. Some people regard these temples as the best in North Thailand, even better than in Nan. You can easily spend 1-2 days in Mae Chaem exploring the Mae Chaem valley. Check out Mae Chaem A Meander on GTR here.
There are also two good waterfalls close by Mae Chaem. Mae Pan & Huai Sai Leuang are the names. You can check out the waterfalls on Doi Inthanon here on GTR. The Teen Jok Weaving festival in Mae Chaem is also well worth seeing. It is usually held in February – March.
Take a look at Checking Dirt Trails on the Mae Hong Son Loop for some ideas on dirt rides on the MHS Loop.
The Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem Loop is part of the legendary Mae Hong Son Loop.
The Mae Hong Son Loop: Asia’s legendary Motorcycle Loop – ride the road of 1,864 bends.
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| City Mapson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Pai
2. Soppong
3. Mae Hong Son
4. Mae Sarieng
5. Mae Chaem |
Environs Mapson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Pai
2. Mae Hong Son |
| Waterfallson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Huai Hom
2. Huai Nam Dang
3. Huai Phung
4. Mae Klang
5. Mae Pan
6. Mae Sa
7. Mae Samat
8. Mae Sapok
9. Mae Surin
10. Mae Ya
11. Mae Yen
12. Mo Paeng
13. Mokfa
14. Na Poei
15. Nang Khoi
16. Natee Rachan
17. Om Taeng
18. Pha Bong
19. Pha Sua
20. Siriphum
21. Sop Pong
22. Sri Sangwan
23. Susa
24. Tard Mork
25. Vatchirathan |
Hot Springson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Muang Paeng
2. Nong Haeng
3. Pha Bong
4. Pong Deud
5. Pong Kwao
6. Pong Ung
7. Tha Pai
8. Theppanom |
| Caveson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Borichinda
2. Chiang Dao
3. Coffin
4. Erawan
5. Fish
6. Kaew Komol
7. Mae Sap
8. Ma Ka Noi
9. Mae Lana
10. Muang Na Nua
11. Nam Lang
12. Nam Lod
13. Pa Daeng
14. Pa Daeng
15. Pa Puek
16. Pha Daeng
17. Pha Mon
18. Susa |
Scenic Viewpointson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Doi Inthanon
2. Doi Kong Mou
3. Doi Ong. Mae Na Chon – Khun Yuam
4. Doi Pha Tang
5. Doi Pui MHS
6. Huai Nam Dang
7. Kiu Lom. Pai – Sop Pong
8. Mae Samat. MHS – Khun Yuam
9. Meo Microwave. MHS – Khun Yuam
10. Pangma Pha. Sop Pong – MHS
11. Pa Puek
12. Tung Jaw |
| National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuarieson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Chiang Dao NP
2. Chiang Dao WS
3. Doi Inthanon NP
4. Doi Suthep NP
5. Doi Wiang La WS
6. Huai Nam Dang NP
7. Khun Khan NP
8. Lum Nam Khong NP
9. Lum Nam Pai WS
10. Mae Lao – Mae Sae WS
11. Mae Tho NP
12. Mae Yuam WS
13. Mae Surin NP
14. Ob Khan NP
15. Ob Luang NP
16. Salawin WS
17. Tham Pla -Pha Sua NP |
Elephant Campson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Chiang Dao
2. Huai Tor
3. Mae Ping
4. Mae Taeng
5. Mae Sa
6. Mae Tamann
7. Mae Wang
8. Noi’s
9. Pong Yang
10. Thom’s |
| Templeson the Mae Hong Son Loop.
1. Buddhapat Tak Pha
2. Chomthong
3. Doi Kham
4. Doi Lang Tham
5. Doi Noi
6. Had Nak
7. Into A Garden
8. Kukut
9. Luang Khun Win
10. Mae Pang
11. Mae Yen
12. Nong Kai
13. Pha Doi Som
14. Phra That Doi Kong Mou
15. Phra That Doi Suthep
16. Phra That Hariphunchai
17. Phra That Si Chomthong
18. Samlian Wan
19. Siri Mangklacharn
20. Tham Doi Don
21. Tham Thong
22. Tham Wua
23. Ton Luang
24. Tor Pae |
Other Points Of Intereston the Mae Hong Son Loop
1. Aung Ngern Royal Villa
2. Bo Kaew Forestry
3. Doi Inthanon. Highest Mountain
4. Green Valley Golf
5. Hornbill Bird Habitat
6. Huai Bong Forestry
7. Huai Tung Thao Lake
8. Lanna Golf
9. Long Neck Hill Tribes
10. Mae Chaem Forestry
11. Mae Ngat Dam
12. Moss Garden
13. Nong Khaew Lake
14. Ob Ping Canyon
15. Prem Centre Intl School
16. Rafting Camps
17. Royal Chedis. Doi Inthanon
18. Royal Chiang Mai Golf
19. Sunflowers. Mae Ho
20. Sunflowers. Mae U-Khor
21. War Museum. Khun Yuam
22. Weaving Museum. Nong Ap Chang
23. Weaving Village. Thong Fai
24. Wiang Takan Ancient City Ruins |
| Resorts & Guesthouses Up-country / Out-of-town not on city maps
1. Ban Farang Guesthouse
2. Ban Krating
3. Ban Rai Lanna
4. Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse
5. Belle Villa
6. Cave Lodge Guesthouse
7. Chiang Dao Hill Farm
8. Chiang Dao Nest Guesthouse
9. Deva Montra
10. Fern Resort
11. Golden Pai
12. Hmong Lodge
13. Hod Resort
14. Imperial Sports Club
15. Inthanon Eco Hut
16. Inthanon Highland
17. Inthanon Paradise
18. Inthanon Resort
19. Inthanon Valley
20. Kao Mai Lanna Resort
21. Karen Eco Lodge Guesthouse
22. Kaw Krairaj Resort |
23. Krisada
24. Lanna
25. Lisu Guesthouse
26. Lisu Lodge
27. Lisu Mountain Guesthouse
28. Little Eden Guesthouse
29. Mae Hao
30. Mae Sarieng Resort
31. Malee Nature Lovers Guesthouse
32. Mokfa Resort
33. Navasoung Resort
34. Pang Ma O Guesthouse
35. Par Daeng Cabins Guesthouse
36. Peuksa Nakow
37. Rim Doy Resort
38. Royal Ping Garden Resort
39. Saksuay Resort
40. Soppong River Inn
41. Thapai Spa Resort
42. Touch Star
43. Wong Nam Yard |
Plus, the Mae Sot Loop outline
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