Chiang Dao Mountain
Doi Luan Chiang Dao (Chiang Dao mountain) is the highest limestone and the third highest mountain in Thailand at 2,225 meters above sea level. “Doi” means mountain in northern Thai language, “Luang” means large and “Chiang Dao” is a slang expression, meaning “close to the stars”. When looking at the peak of Doi Luang Chiang Dao from below, it looks like it’s nearly touching the stars.
Chiang Dao district is named after Chiang Dao mountain. Below the mountain is a cave sistem which was discovered 160 years ago. Locals used to believe this area to be sacred and have bult a number of temples and shrines in and around the caves.
The peak of Chiang Dao mountain is cool all year round and freezing in the winter. Thai people like to travel to Doi Luang Chiang Dao for the scenery as well as the cool temperatures.
