Daytrip to Mon Chaem, Mae Rim. (scooter trip)
Mon Jam | Chiang Mai Province | Hot Season | 70 KM Ride | 1 Day
(2011) Mon Cham (often spelled as Jam) is a scenic day trip from Chiang Mai city centre. You can always stay there if you prefer, but I usually just make it a day trip.
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Mon Cham Overview
Located in Mong Nong Hoi village, Mon Cham is part of the Royal Project, growing herbs, fruits and vegetables.
Due to its cooler temperatures, a great deal of products are grown which are not often available elsewhere.
Strawberries are particularly sought after in this area (you can also do your own strawberry picking). The flowers are really quite stunning and attract a great deal of butterflies, some of which are very unusual looking.
Viewpoint, Restaurant & Camping
The main destination at Mon Cham is the mountain viewpoint
At the viewpoint, there is a Royal Project restaurant, serving fresh dishes made from local ingredients.
Restaurant Opening Hours:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm (August – September)
9:00 am – 21:00p m (October – February)
You can also camp just down from the restaurant area, which I’m sure must be quite beautiful, especially early mornings and sunset/dusk periods, but I haven’t experienced that, so cannot comment (if I recall the prices are between the 700 – 2000 baht range)
Photos of the Area
The photos are from March period (when it is less scenic than other periods, yet still a lovely trip). March in Chiang Mai region has burning/pollution issues, which often restrict views. It is also the hot season, so quite parched. The good thing about this period though is that there are less tourists around. Peak periods during the cool season (Nov – Feb) attract visitors to the viewpoint, sometimes excessively. If you visit during the peak cool season period, I recommend you go on a weekday rather than at the weekend.
I hope you enjoyed this Mon Cham Info.
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