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Phu Chaisai Resort & Spa
( 0 5391 0500;
www.phu-chaisai.com
; bungalows incl breakfast 4708-25,894B; )
Approximately
7km from Ban Pasang (the turn-off for Doi Mae Salong) on a remote bamboo-covered
hilltop, this resort is the most unique place to stay in the area. The decidedly rustic adobe/
bamboo bungalows fittingly lack TV, but have amazing views of the surrounding moun-
tains and include access to a host of activities (including spa treatment, massage, yoga,
day hikes and swimming) to keep you occupied.
Transport from Chiang Rai is available for 900B.
RESORT
$$$
Eating
The very Chinese breakfast of
Ъah·tôrng·gŏh
(deep-fried dough sticks) and hot soybean
milk at the morning market is a great way to start the day.
In fact, many Thai tourists come to Mae Salong simply to eat Yunnanese dishes such as
màn·tŏh
(steamed Chinese buns) served with braised pork leg and pickled vegetables, or
black chicken braised with Chinese-style herbs. Homemade wheat and egg noodles are
another speciality of Mae Salong, and are served with a local broth that combines pork
and a spicy chilli paste. They're available at several places in town.
Countless teahouses sell locally grown teas (mostly oolong and jasmine) and offer com-
plimentary tastings.
Sweet Maesalong
(mains 45-155B; 8.30am-5pm; )
If you require more caffeine than the local tea leaves can
provide, stop by this modern cafe with an extensive menu of coffee drinks made using
local beans. Surprisingly sophisticated baked goods and one-plate dishes are also avail-
able. Located more or less in the middle of town.
CAFE
$
Sue Hai
(mains 40-250B; 7am-9pm)
This simple family-run teashop-cum-Yunnanese place has an
English-language menu of local specialities including local mushroom fried with soy
sauce, or the delicious air-dried pork fried with fresh chilli. It's roughly in the middle of
town.
CHINESE
$
Salema Restaurant
MUSLIM-CHINESE
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