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is the site of Santi Khiri village,
a community settled by remnants of the former Chinese 93rd
Division who moved from Myanmar to Thai territory since
1961. Today it is a major tourist attraction with its small
town ambience on high hills, delicious native Chinese dishes
and small hotels and guesthouses catering to visitors. During
December - February, the hills are alive with pinkish Sakuras.
To reach it, take the Chiang Rai- Mae Chan route for 29
kilometres, then turn left and proceed on for another 41
kilometres (passing a hot spring). The return trip can be
undertaken on routes no. 1234 and no. 1130 which wind through
Yao and Akha villages. From Doi Mae Salong a road leads
to Ban Tha Ton, the starting for the Kok River cruise, a
distance of 45 kilometres.
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