Doi Inthanon National Park near Chiang Mai is home to the highest and coldest place in Thailand, and Dave and Kim made the trip to the top. The video covers the summit, the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, and the beautiful Huai Sai Lueang Waterfall.
Escaping the Chiang Mai Heat
When Chiang Mai gets hot, locals head for the roof of Thailand. Doi Inthanon National Park holds the country's highest peak, and the temperature at the top can feel like a different country entirely. Dave and Kim share their visit and make the case that this is a must do trip for anyone visiting Chiang Mai. The air at the summit can be genuinely chilly, so a light jacket is a smart idea.
The Summit and the Neutron Monitor
At the summit the video visits a surprising landmark: the Princess Sirindhorn Neutron Monitor, a scientific station sitting at the highest point in the country. It is the kind of quirky detail that makes the top of Doi Inthanon more than just a viewpoint.
Kew Mae Pan and the Waterfall
The day also includes the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, famous for its cloud forest and ridge line views, and the beautiful Huai Sai Lueang Waterfall. Between the cold summit air, the mossy trail, and the falls, the video shows why Doi Inthanon earns its reputation as the coolest escape, literally, in northern Thailand.
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