Doi Hua Mu Viewpoint
Doi Hua Mu Viewpoint is perhaps the best viewpoint close to Chiang Mai. It is located near the top of Doi Pui mountain. Hiking The viewpoint is accessible via a short hike. Two starting points are possible, by road or by the forest from the Doi Pui campsite. Distance : 2 km by the road 1,5 by the foret Link : Google map : https://goo.gl/maps/HLLED1KTnPPdg2X18 Start road : https://goo.gl/maps/7XxNDcxhDM9WSXoT7 Start camping : https://goo.gl/maps/D4VefSWyfp53CGwf8 The view From the viewpoint, it is possible to see: Chiang Mai, Mon Jam, Mae Rim, plantations and other mountains. Sunset and hammock It’s also one of the best places to put a hammock and watch the sunset.
Doi Nangmo
Doi Nangmo is a peak 35 km from Chiang Mai (about 40 minutes). Hiking The path leading to the summit is 2.6 km which may not seem like much, but there is 560 m of elevation gain. The path is quite steep at times and quite slippery when approaching the summit due to pebbles and small stones. It is possible to return by the same path or to continue for a longer hike Link : Google map : https://goo.gl/maps/mDru3hEVecHz62PW8 GPS track of the hike : https://www.alltrails.com/fr/randonnee/thailand/chiang-mai/nangmo-mountain Start of the hike : https://goo.gl/maps/NSycBwrH6q12SXWz7 GPS coordinates of the start of the hike : 18.72051, 99.23303 Summit The view from the top is clear and worth the detour.