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Tak, with its lush green countryside, sparkling river
and crystal clear waterfalls, is one of Thailand's
Northern provinces. The western edge of the province
shares a boundary with the Kayin State of Myanmar
- now known as Burma -, and Tak is a good stop off
point for people wishing to visit this country.
This is an area of stunning natural beauty. Particularly
of interest are the vast bodies of water such as the
Bhumibol Dam, which was named after King Bhumibol
Adulyadej. This artificial lake stops the river Ping,
and covering an area of 300 km? is the largest in
Thailand. In the center of the dam is Valentine Island,
where visitors can relax on the sandy shore and soak
up the sun.
Also extremely beautiful are the Taksin Maharat and
the Lan Sang National Parks, where you can stop over
for a couple of days and camp for just a few baht
per night. Whilst there, pay a visit to the magnificent
waterfall known as Nam Tok Mae Ya Pa. Other waterfalls
of interest in the area include Nam Tok Thi Lo Su,
Nam Tok Thi Lo Re, Nam Tok Sepla and Nam Tok Thi Lo
Cho, which means Falling Rain Waterfall in Thai.
In an area this picturesque, it is only natural that
hiking and white water rafting are good sources of
entertainment, and another great way to spend a day
or two is to hire a bicycle and explore the countryside.
There are many charming villages to discover in the
area such as Ban Thi Po Chi and Ban Pa La Tha, where
the Karen villagers still dress in their original
bright costumes.
After a few days of exploring, you can relax in the
thermal baths of Mae Ka Sa Thermal Bath, where you
can enjoy the beautiful scenery whilst you soak up
the natural goodness of the vitamins and minerals
in the water.
Of course, there are many interesting temples to
explore such as Wat Si Talaram and Wat Mani Banphot,
and don't forget to check out the Tham Takhobi cave
with its beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.
Before you leave, pay a visit to the Doi Muser Hilltribe
Cultural Center, which includes an informative and
interesting research and cultural center and is a
good source of local knowledge.
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