Chae Son National Park
The hot springs are the reason to come. You sit with your feet in a mineral bath under the trees, and a few metres away people are lowering baskets of raw eggs into the boiling spring water, which is the tradition here and worth doing once. If you want privacy there are onsen-style cabins to soak in, plus massage and picnic spots. Reviewers keep using words like manicured and elegant, and a few say the springs area reminded them of Japan, which tells you this isn't rough wilderness.
There's a waterfall a short walk from the springs. It's good to look at, but don't plan on swimming there. The water's cold and the springs are better. Overnight, you can rent a bungalow or camp. Bring your own tent or rent one for 280 baht with a sleeping bag included, and mornings in the spa pool before the day-trippers arrive are the payoff for staying.
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Reviews from Google
This is the best national park in northern Thailand. Wonderful forest, hot spring. You can camping here by take uour tent or rent with 280 baht including sleepping bag. The ticket prices is good, 200 baht for an adult. I have camped there and took hot spring spa pool in the morning, that is the best experience in the northern Thailand of me
Good hotspring with cold and hot water. You can buy raw eggs and boiled it as well. You can also take a bath privately, but for me the mineral foot bath is the best. Waterfall itself not far from here not recommend to swim at the waterfall since the hotspring will be better.
Hot springs, lots of tourist cooking eggs. Its cool ( hot) nice to soak your feet ( hot mineral bath) while sitting in the shady forrest.
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Chae Son National Park: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chae Son National Park worth visiting?
Chae Son National Park holds a 4.6★ rating from 5,416 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Chae Son National Park?
Chae Son National Park is typically open 06:00-18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Chae Son National Park?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Chae Son National Park located?
Chae Son National Park is at RFPF+Q36, 343, Tambon Chae Son, Amphoe Mueang Pan, Chang Wat Lampang 52240, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
RFPF+Q36, 343, Tambon Chae Son, Amphoe Mueang Pan, Chang Wat Lampang 52240, Thailand+66 89 851 3355www.facebook.com/ChaesonNationalParkNewVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)