Hoffman Simon

Mae Chan Vacations

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Mae Chan is a small town on the border with Myanmar in the north of Thailand, midway between Chiang Rai and Mae Sai. It is one of the places you pass through when touring the Golden Triangle region.

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Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain
Family

Mae Chan: How to get there?

45 minutes by bus from Chiang Rai

Mae Chan: When to go?

From November to May

Mae Chan: For how long?

One day

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Mae Chan: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Simon Hoffmann

Seasoned Traveller

Mae Chan is a small town on the border with Myanmar in the north of Thailand, midway between Chiang Rai and Mae Sai. It is one of the places you pass through when touring the Golden Triangle region.

My suggestion

Around eight kilometers from the town are the hot springs of Amphoe Mae Chan. These are equipped to receive visitors, and I do recommend going for a nice bathe in the hot waters after a day spent exploring the region!

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