Doi Ang Khang

Doi Ang Khang (ดอยอ่างขาง) or just Angkhang is a mountain resort at the northwestern tip of Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand.

Understand
Doi Ang Khang is about 40 km due west of Fang. It takes about 1 hr to drive there. The area has a cool climate all year round, particularly from Dec-Jan, when much of the area is frosty. During that period, visitors should be prepared to cope with relatively cold weather.

Get in
If coming by car on the Chiang Mai-Fang road (Hwy 107), turn left at an intersection around km137 (at Mae Kha Market) and proceed to Doi Ang Khang for another 25 km. It is a steep zigzagging asphalt road. Vehicles should be roadworthy and drivers experienced.

It's possible to take a songthaew from Mae Kha to Doi Ang Khang, but departures are irregular and you'll probably need to charter it.



Get around
There is no public transportation to or within Doi Ang Khang. As the road to Doi An Khang is winding, hiring a driver is recommended if you feel uncomfortable navigating the steep hairpin turns uphill and downhill yourself.

Do
Ang Khang Nature Resort offers the following activities:


 * Birdwatching More than 1,000 species of birds can be seen. The best spots are Mae Phoe forest station and around Ang Khang Nature Resort.
 * Mountain biking Ban Khum-No Lae, Ban Luang-Ban Pha Daeng.
 * Mule riding This is best done by sitting facing sideways because the wide saddle will not allow a horseback-riding style. Bookings must be made at least one day in advance with the resort as mules are normally used to carry agricultural produce.
 * Natural Study Trek A 2 km trek showing small but beautiful waterfalls and rhododendra.

Sleep
A selection of A-frame bungalows with en suite facilities is located to the rear of Ban Khang village, run by several of the restaurants. Travel light as there are a number of flights of steps to ascend to get to the bungalows. Rooms go for around 800 baht a night in the high season.
 * Camping at Monson viewpoint
 * Camping at Monson viewpoint