Places to visits at the proximity of the resort

Here is a selection of interesting activities chosen for their qualities and their proximity to the resort.


You will find places you can walk to from the resort, within 15 minutes by car... or you could use bicycles.


For a more complete picture of what you can do during your stay, don't forget to visit our page what to do in Chiang Rai


BanDu hot springs

Within 30 minutes walking distance/ 10 minutes by car, our local Phong Prabath hot spring, for a totally reasonable price.

a blog specialising inThermal sources discusses the springs.

A classic place with qualified Thai masseuses


Thai Traditional Massage 

Experienced therapist are available at the resort upon request but also at the Hot Springs....


Around the Lake

Nong Bua, which means Lotus Lake, is right on the east side of Naga hill.  If you can wake up early enough you can catch the majestic sunrise on top of the mist in winter. Mae Fah Luang Garden is half way across the lake from us. There are several local restaurants, some with live music, dotted along your path around the lake.



Pong Phra Baht Waterfall

A very nice place for picnics and the kids. More information about this waterfall on the "Tourism Chiang Rai" site here.

Wat Pha Doi Phra-bath

• a 40 minutes walk / 15 minutes by car to Wat Pha Doi Phra-bath, on the same route to Pong Phra Baht waterfall. A good 15-20 minutes climb to visit the Bhuda foot print with a view of the valley below.

The Black Temple

You can go to Ban Dam, also know as the black temple, by bicycle from our resort or by car in 15 minutes. The National Artist, Thawan Dutchani, has built this magnificent temple and displays many of his strange artefacts within the numerous unique museum-like wooden houses. 


Doi din dang pottery

• a decorated National Artist in Ceramics, name , on

 ( The red dirt hill )

You can visit their site here  http://www.dddpottery.com