Overview
Phu Chi Fa (ภูชี้ฟ้า) Forest Park is a word-of-mouth secret in Chiang Rai Province with minimal crowds and no touristic tackiness. While not the tallest peak in Northern Thailand, its remote location, winding approach roads, and spectacular summit view make it a trek worth making.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Village lodging ranges from 200 baht tents to 500-800 baht bungalows; book online impossible—negotiate on arrival.
Budget
Budget around 500-800 baht per day including transport to park, accommodation, and meals.
Food
Restaurants only in the village; bring snacks for the park as nothing is sold there.
Transport
Daily minibus from Chiang Rai at 13:00 (150 baht one way, 300 baht round trip); sunrise transport from village to park costs 30 baht each way.
Weather
Chilly mornings December-February; cool days year-round. Dress warmly for sunrise views.