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Located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary,
is the most beautiful in Thailand. Originating from Huai
Klotho, it flows down a mountain valley at a height of 200-300
metres.The fall flows down in tiers surrounded by virgin
forest. There is a trail to the waterfall from the wildlife
sanctuary office. It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk,
and there are places to stop and admire the impressive views
from the top. To get there, follow a small road off the
main road from Umphang for 27 kilometres. Visitors must
follow the set route, or raft and walk through the forest.
Vehicles can enter between November to April only.
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is located in the area of Ban Mae Klong Mai, approximately
3 kilometres from Umphang. lnside, there is a large chamber.
It is possible to go through the cave to Ban Mae Klong.
There are very beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.
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is located in the area of Ben Sepla, Tambon Mae Lamung.
It is approximately 3 kilometres from Ban Palatha, and is
know for its beauty. The waterfall is made up of tiers which
a width of approximately 10 metres and a length of approximately
50 metres. The water flows down onto the rocks below, among
the greenery.
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is approximately 4 kilometres from Umphang. On the mountaintops,
there are no large trees, only undulating limestone hills
with clusters of small shrubs growing throughout the area.
The top of Doi Hua Mot is the place to admire the "Sea
of Fog' in the early morning.
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is approximately 3 kilometres
from Umphang. The upper falls are located on high cliff
and the tier is narrow whereas the lower falls are part
of the stream of the Mae Klong, falling like rainfall. It
is possible to travel year round.
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This distant district is 164 Kilometers south of Mae Sot
on Highway No. 1090. There are air-conditioned buses, as
well as flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot, and then, take
the local bus to Umphang. The scenic Highway's highest point
is some 1,200 metres above sea level. The winding route
takes some 4 hours to complete, particularly during the
Rains Season or the Cool Season when mountain mists impede
progress.
Every part of
Umphang is a centre of ecotourism; For example, major water
sources can be found here. It is also part of a World Heritage
Site. The way of life of the Karen hilltribe people, who
keep elephants as a means of transportation, can be seen
in Umphang District. These people live close to nature.
There are many
types of accommodation within Umphang that provide services
for tourism-rafting, trekking, elephant riding,etc.
For safety and
protection of personal property, visitors are advised to
refrain from using the services of illegal guides and children.
Only use the services of the operators who are registered
under the Tourism Business and Guides Registration Office.
While rafting, please use life-saving equipment at all times
for safety.
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is a breathtaking multi-tiered waterfall
located between Km. 36-37 along Highway No. 1090.
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This cave, boasting notably beautiful
stalactites and stalagmites, is located on the scenic Mae
Soy-Mae Sariang Highway (Route 1085), at Km. 95-96. It is
necessary to ford the Mae Usu stream in front of the cave
to gain access.This may not be possible during the annual
Rains Season (July through October).
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This riverside settlement on the Moei River,
facing Myanmar on the opposite bank, and some 86 kilometres
from Tak city, is well know for its shopping opportunities,
especially for Burmese goods such as cloth lengths, gemstones
and decorative items.
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Located on the road to Lan Sang Waterfall, the area is one
in which Lahu, Lisu and Hmong hilltribes reside. Hilltribe
products are for sale at Km. 29 on the Tak-Mae Sot Highway.
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Originally named Krabak
Yai National Park, after the name of Thailand's biggest
tree, this 37,250 acre national park is located 2 kilometres
of the Tak-Mae Sot Highway, some 26 kilometres from Tak
city. The mountainous area has several scenic viewpoints,
evergreen forest, waterfalls and streams. Accommodation,
primarily in the form of bungalows and campsites, is available.
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Located on the Tak-Mae Sot
Highway (Route 105), 17 kilometres from Tak city, and accessed
by a 3-kilometres road, the park contains the scenic Lan
Sang and Pha Phung waterfalls. Accommodation is available.
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Popular cruises originate
from the Bhumibol Dam to Chiang Mai's Doi Tao edging the
dam reservoir,a total distance of 140 kilometres.
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Thailand's largest dam is located some
60 kilometres north of Tak city in Amphoe Sam Ngao, and
dams the Mae Ping River. The extensive reservoir forms a
picturesque lake that extends northwards to Chiang Mai's
Hot districts. Accommodation is available at the dam.
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This monastery,
located 25 kilometres upstream, in Amphoe Ban Tak, in an
area which used to be the former site of Tak city. There
are several ruins in the area, including a hilltop pagoda
which was constructed, according to legend, by king Ramkhamhaeng
of Sukhothai (reign 1275-1317) to commemorate his victory
in single combat on elephant back against King Khun Sam
Chon, the ruler of Muang Shot (currently Amphoe Mae Sot).
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Located in Tambon Mai Ngam, this 71-metre
rocky hillock, near Phahonyothin Highway, contains replicas
of the Lord Buddha's Footprint on the summit. Tak residents
pay homage throughout the year, most particularly during
Songkran, which marks the traditional Thai New Year each
April 13.
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This scenic, extensive area within
the heart of Tak city is located near Wat Mani Banphot on
Phahonyothin Highway. Inside the temple, a Chiang Saen Buddha
image dating from the late 1200's is enshrined.
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Located on Charot Withithong
Road, this statue of Tak's most famous native son (1734-1782)
is the site of an annual fair from December 28 until January
3. King Taksin was the Thai monarch who expelled the Burmese
from Thailand after the 1767 destruction of Ayutthaya as
the Thai capital.
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