Khun Chang Khian
Khun Chang Khian
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Savonius R
Calgary, Alberta, Canada2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It's a nice park complemented by the cherry blossoms.
How we got there:
At the Chang Phueak Gate Night Market (search Google maps for this) there are red truck "taxis" near the 7-11 store charging 60THB/person to go to Doi Suthep, and the same to go back down. You don't have to use the same red truck going down as you did going up (if you ask to go all the way to Khun Chang Khien, they'll want 400THB/person to go up, and the same to go back down. We didn't do this because it's more costly). You'll need to wait about 30 minutes until there are 12 people ready to go up before the red truck will leave. It'll take you up to Doi Suthep. You can visit Doi Suthep for awhile if you like. Then take another red truck up to Khun Chang Khian where the blossoms are. The cost is listed on a sign at 200THB/person, one way. We negotiated it to 150THB, and didn't need to wait for the truck to be fill up (we were a party of 3). The driver took us up, we enjoyed the park (no fixed time restrictions), then took us back down to Doi Suthep. We paid another red truck 60THB/person to go back down to Chang Phueak Gate Night Market.
How we got there:
At the Chang Phueak Gate Night Market (search Google maps for this) there are red truck "taxis" near the 7-11 store charging 60THB/person to go to Doi Suthep, and the same to go back down. You don't have to use the same red truck going down as you did going up (if you ask to go all the way to Khun Chang Khien, they'll want 400THB/person to go up, and the same to go back down. We didn't do this because it's more costly). You'll need to wait about 30 minutes until there are 12 people ready to go up before the red truck will leave. It'll take you up to Doi Suthep. You can visit Doi Suthep for awhile if you like. Then take another red truck up to Khun Chang Khian where the blossoms are. The cost is listed on a sign at 200THB/person, one way. We negotiated it to 150THB, and didn't need to wait for the truck to be fill up (we were a party of 3). The driver took us up, we enjoyed the park (no fixed time restrictions), then took us back down to Doi Suthep. We paid another red truck 60THB/person to go back down to Chang Phueak Gate Night Market.
Written 8 January 2020
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Christopher R
Kolobrzeg, Poland6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The trip going there was 400 baht per person from doi suthep going back and forth.
The ride was a little bumpy for the last 2 or 3 kilometers and a bit dusty. The road is very small especially the last bit, but the song thaeo driver did a good job.
The park was very beautiful during my visit on January 5th with the trees being in full bloom.
Nice place for pictures and to have a moment in peace and silence away from the city when you walk for a bit.
Food and drinks are sold by the hilltribe. You can eat some very sweet strawberries and drink a cup of coffee that grows here.
The ride was a little bumpy for the last 2 or 3 kilometers and a bit dusty. The road is very small especially the last bit, but the song thaeo driver did a good job.
The park was very beautiful during my visit on January 5th with the trees being in full bloom.
Nice place for pictures and to have a moment in peace and silence away from the city when you walk for a bit.
Food and drinks are sold by the hilltribe. You can eat some very sweet strawberries and drink a cup of coffee that grows here.
Written 8 January 2020
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Navant
Chiang Mai, Thailand3 contributions
May 2022
It's been really good going up there since they developed out the roads. No more bumpy dirt roads like previous reviews are mentioning. Still steep and narrow, but very easy on a motorbike to get through.
Very nice for a day trip of just relaxing or getting some work done at the coffee shops.
Very nice for a day trip of just relaxing or getting some work done at the coffee shops.
Written 26 May 2022
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Vivian W
7 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
I have upcoming trip Chiang Mai and wanna see the cherry blossom. Anyone know when cherry blossom bloom this year?
Written 9 November 2018
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TipOnTheRoad
Thailand489 contributions
Jan 2017
I went there with 2 friends with expectation to see this flower which blooming only during Dec-Jan every year. The road to go there are proper road but drive up on the mountains may make you feel car sick. But when you reach to the place then you will feel wow!!! so beautiful. This place is on the way to Doi Pui so you can visit Doi Suthep, Doi Pui and Khun Chang Khian in the same day. If you are strong enough for driving on the mountains......:)
Written 1 October 2017
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Suratsawadee K
Bangkok, Thailand355 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
When the winter comes.... We are in Thailand waiting to see "Sakura" also like in Japan. In Thailand cherry blossom in Chiangmai will bloom about end of December to beginning of Feburary, depends on the weather. The road to Khun Chang Khian is only one len, the driver must have a skilled or with 4 Wheel drive car. There is a TAXI/plublic car parking in front of Phra That Doi Suthep where you can rent.
If you have a skilled and D4D car after visit Khun Chang Khian you can get out the other way through Lynchee garden and have meal at Huay Thung Thao (sit in a hut next to the pound, it's really relaxing).
- Better to go in the morning because there are so many Thai fans of Sakura.
- Good to try a hot cup of local coffee (40 Baht), good taste
- If you are an advanture motorbike riding good to ride and exit the other way out to Huay Tung Thao.
If you have a skilled and D4D car after visit Khun Chang Khian you can get out the other way through Lynchee garden and have meal at Huay Thung Thao (sit in a hut next to the pound, it's really relaxing).
- Better to go in the morning because there are so many Thai fans of Sakura.
- Good to try a hot cup of local coffee (40 Baht), good taste
- If you are an advanture motorbike riding good to ride and exit the other way out to Huay Tung Thao.
Written 29 January 2016
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RomeAddict
Carovigno, Italy204 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
This mountain top location is treacherous to get to with exceedingly narrow roads and steep drops down the mountainsides. The Cherry blossoms which occur in January and February are AMAZING. Originally a gift from the chinese they were abandoned during the war and literally propagated all the way down the mountainside. Go during the week if you are here for the cherry blossoms. The weekends are crazy.
Written 17 September 2018
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toeyzy
Bangkok, Thailand12 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
I like to see the flower, it seem we're in JAPAN. The road on the way to go it's quite dangerous, you have to asking local driver to bring you there.
Written 27 May 2015
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Jiarrhea
Queens, NY79 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Very beautiful place, fresh berries, coffee... beautiful temperature and weather.
I'm in love with this place!
A must visit in Chiang Mai.
My suggestion to come here is to take get an Uber to the University and then hire the red trucks. My friend and I got the red truck all the way from the square and it was pretty pricey.
I'm in love with this place!
A must visit in Chiang Mai.
My suggestion to come here is to take get an Uber to the University and then hire the red trucks. My friend and I got the red truck all the way from the square and it was pretty pricey.
Written 14 March 2017
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Seah J
Singapore, Singapore126 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Nice place with occasional fog n mist. Went on 2nd Jan and it's amazing to be able to see this at this part of the Asia. The local stall food at the start of the place adds on the flavour to the whole visit
Written 3 January 2017
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aeui2
Bangkok, Thailand
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ถ้าจากห้วยฒึงเฒ่าไปขุนช่างเขี่ยน กับ ทางดอยสุเทพไปขุนช่างเขี่ยน ทางไหนดีที่จะไปง่ายกว่าถ้าเวลาต้องขี่ขึ้นเขาน้อยที่สุด ทางลงกะขึ้นทางไหนที่ไปง่ายกว่ากัน ขึ้นหรือลงอันตรายเท่ากันใช่มั้ย แต่ถ้าห้วยฒึงเฒ่าไปขุนช้างจะอยู่เลนริมเขาใช่มั้ยคะคือเลนซ้าย
Written 4 October 2018
Hi thanks for the comments of Khun Chang Khian, do you happen to know if there's a guesthouse nearby or hostel ? I will appreciate it if you may recommend one or two accommodation there. thanks so much
Written 30 November 2017
There is tented accommodation available a couple of kilometres before the village. I guess it's part of the national park. There is an office with all information and a small restaurant there.
Written 8 March 2018
How many hours tour is this? Is cherry blossom spot be inclusive in the tour during late December? Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Written 14 November 2017
how about if we'll go to khun chang khian on 19 dec 2016 ?
can we see cherry blossom on 19 dec 2016 ?
how far from hotel Panerai at down down of chiangmai to kun chang khian , can we go there 1 day only ?
Written 1 December 2016
I will go on march 2017, will i meet the blossom? Sakura 🌸
Written 11 November 2016
Sakura Blossom is normally only over a Short Term in January - depending on Weather from middle to the end of the month. In March these Flowers will have been gone and in my Opinion it's not a perfect month at all to visit Chiang Mai due to the "burning season" locals tend to burn everything what they can find. Sadly this contains also different kind of plastic waste - however it might become a "breathtaking" experience. Try to visit his pace in January and combine it with Doi Ankham (where there are also some Himalaya Cherry Trees) and take a ride over the Mountains down Direction Chiang Mai - if the Air is clear this might become a more beautiful experience for you then Doi Suthep Sakura Area which tends to be very crowded in season...
Written 13 November 2016
I am renting a van with driver to visit Khun Chang Khian area and Doi Suthep National Park. However, the van rental company told me that there is no van access to Khun Chang Khian. We have to take a covered pick up truck from Doi Suthep temple. My questions are:
1. If you had taken a covered pick up truck up to Khun Chang Khian, was it difficult to get one? We are a party of 8. will there be a problem? How much did it cost you- for both ways?
From Khun Chang Khun, is tranport to Doi Suthep temple by covered pick up truck easy?
2. Would getting a taxi from Doi Suthep temple be easy? If you had taken a taxi, how much did it cost- one way or both ways?
Thank you.
3. When you were at Khun Chang Khian, did you really any van? I find it puzzling that a van can't go up there while a pick-up truck.
Written 25 October 2016
Hi GreenBean,
We went to Khun Chang Khian by motorcycle but I noticed some cars/ mini van on the way. The road was enough for just one car/ truck so we had to stop to give the way to another vehicle. Dont have any ideas about the taxis.
Written 2 November 2016
Hello, is it worth visiting in September, like now?
Written 14 September 2016
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