I have long wanted to get into the northern village of Mae Salong or in our Me Salong. Attracted 3 things: what is mountain the village, there are tea plantations everywhere and you can drink fresh tea, a photograph of a huge teapot-building seen once upon open spaces of the Internet. I came here on the very evening after the geyser in Fang, it’s already dark. Settled and the reception was closed. This moment, By the way, it is worth considering when traveling in Thailand. In large cities, of course, this will not happen, but in small towns and villages completely. It is best to arrive there no later than 19 hours. evenings, since the activities of the Thais end with the onset the darkness.
It is better to go to Mesalong early, and not February, as I went. Already a lot of things turned yellow, tea plantations were not everywhere, in general landscapes were already simpler. However, this is not a reason to postpone trip, if already scheduled.
The content of the article
- 1 Me Salong
- 2 Phra Boromathat Chedi and Wat Santikhiri
- 3 giant teapot temple
- 4 Visiting Information
- 5 On the map
Contents
Me salong
The village itself was formerly called Santikhiri, not Mae Salong, but then renamed it. It was founded by the remnants of the Chinese army, left here from the party of Mao Zeduna. At first they just waited return home, and then stayed to live. They were given citizenship in exchange for help in the fight against the Thai Communists. So the village Chinese tradition and drinking tea is also from China. Outwardly of course Thai village, but some Chinese motifs are peeping and in architecture.
By the way, they used to grow opium there, but then retrained for tea. Oolong they have turned out great, recommend! Opium, too, was probably good 
You can drink it for hours before buying tea
Brewed Oolong here in such cups
Me Salong from a height
And in the vicinity of Mesalong here are such villages
And in the vicinity of Mesalong here are such villages
Phra Boromathat Chedi and Wat Santikhiri
Next to the guesthouse where I stayed is Phra Boromathat Chedi. It is a pagoda on top of a hill. There you can climb the stairs from the large parking lot which is not far from trails is located. And on this parking stands Wat Santikhiri, his you can not watch. Alternatively, you can drive directly to most pagoda right on the car or bike. The last, however, is done at the expense of the hook and on the other road, on the map it fits to the left. By the way, I originally thought that the temple of Santikhiri is the one that is the hill. And it seems to me that others think so too. But actually on the hill it is Chedi Phra Boromathat. This is not so important for tourist, but just so you know.
In general, I did not bathe and went on foot, that is, the stairs. Although for some it was easier, on the contrary, to go around so that once again do not go. But the rise is not too long, however, with the habit you get tired, it’s not for you to sit at the computer.
Staircase to Chedi Phra Boromathat, 718 steps
From above you can see Mesalong in all its glory. Pity that view only opens on one side trees
Solid tea plantations
Do not forget to go inside the pagoda, although it is ordinary, but there You can climb to the second floor, where the view is even better. There is a third floor, but there are just Buddhist attributes and a generator. And on the first floor all put coins edge in the center of the hall on the “altar”. Life hacking – it is easier to put 10-baht, it has a wider edge, and it costs longer, the others are blown away pretty quickly By the way, the monk caused significant difficulties, to put a coin – And in terms of donate an idea very good, with a fantasy.
Phra Boromathat Chedi
From the inside you can see the Hall of Princess Mother
Peculiar Donate
Dozens are excellent!
Cute stained glass windows
View from the second floor
Giant teapot temple
Not far from Wat Santikhiri and Phra Boromathat Chedi is located small semi-abandoned complex with large kettles, statues lions and a fountain of teapots. What did they want to do, I do not know— The buildings are already old, gradually deteriorating, but at the same time being built a small Chinese-style temple, there are clearly visible traces of the recent construction. Perhaps there was some kind of resort planned, about that say the remains of 6 houses, intended for the night. what there will be time, but for now it’s quite interesting and unusual a place.
The territory of the teapots!
The entrance is guarded by large lions.
From the houses for the night left one skeleton
Golden teapot
Inside the golden teapot
With the point of disassembly, we walk the same way
Waiting for tea
Inside the silver teapot
Fountain of kettles in Me Salong
Kettles in the fountain noticeably decayed
Mountain valley in Me Salong
Very lively sculpture
There are roads to nowhere, and then the toilet is in nothing
Visitor Information
Visit to the temple and teapots is free. Och
Also in all the tea shops you can try free tea which they sell. Pour you it will be all the rules. AND, as I said, tea is excellent. Well, in my opinion. I bought myself several packs and took to Russia. Will be there again (and I will definitely), still buy it.
I highly recommend visiting the park in Doi Angkhang as part of travel to the north of Thailand, there is stunningly beautiful.
It is better to book accommodation in advance, there is not so much choice. AND Come before dark, and then you risk to stay on the street. Look Accommodation in Mae Salong is available through RoomGuru, then you will see hotels from all reservation systems, not just from Booking. Same Agoda where the choice is sometimes more. By the way, there are quite trash guesthouses for a penny, if you are squeamish and like comfort, I do not recommend. I decided try and there is a direct tin.
Hotels in Mae Salong →
From quite inexpensive I can recommend My Place Mae Salong, he located right next to the temple. And of those that are a little more expensive and Better: Wang Put Tan Boutique Hotel and Hongfu Boutique Resort. They A little further, not much, all within walking distance of attractions.
On the map
In Mesalong I was driving from Chiang Dao on the highway 1089. It goes further on route number 1 (Chiang Rai – Mai Sai), so I turned left According to the pointer to Mae Salong, this branch is also for some reason called 1089. And back down from Mesalong to the highway 1089 by unnumbered piece. The road was interesting, through authentic villages, but killed, partly crushed stone. Therefore, for speed it is better just ride, or on the highway 1089, or 1234 + 1130.
Map Me Salong
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