Ban Ko Doi Tung
A high mountain in Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province, at Thailand's northernmost tip, Doi Tung is home to Wat Phra That Doi Tung, a stupa said to enshrine a collarbone relic of the Buddha and founded in 909 CE. The mountain also holds a royal villa combining Lanna and Swiss vernacular architecture, and a non-profit royal development project. Scenic viewpoints extend across the surrounding highlands.
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- Nearest water from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Ban Ko Doi Tung: quick answers
Where is Ban Ko Doi Tung?
Ban Ko Doi Tung is in Thailand.
How do you get to Ban Ko Doi Tung?
The nearest airport is Tachileik (THL), about 1 hr 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ban Ko Doi Tung?
The warmest month is April, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is July, with about 485 mm19.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ban Ko Doi Tung?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ban Ko Doi Tung?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ban Ho Mae Salong, Chiang Saen and Chiang Rai.