Chiang Dao, Administrative district in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The district extends across mountainous terrain at 507 meters elevation, containing seven sub-districts and 83 villages spread throughout northern Thailand.
Initially established as a minor district during the Lan Na Kingdom period, Chiang Dao received full district status in 1908 through administrative reforms.
The district houses all twelve hill tribes of Thailand, including Lisu, Akha, and Karen communities, each maintaining their traditional customs and crafts.
Regular buses operate between Chiang Mai and Chiang Dao from 6:00 to 18:00, with the journey covering 72 kilometers along Highway 107.
The Chiang Dao Cave system extends for 12 kilometers beneath limestone mountains, featuring numerous passages filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
Location: Chiang Mai
Elevation above the sea: 507 m
GPS coordinates: 19.36611,98.96417
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:29
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