Popular Post Hili Posted December 26, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2013 ... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I agree that a Monster is a very good size for Northern roads. Capturing good road images can be difficult as it is not easy to stop on some gradients. That said there are some really great roads up here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villagefarang Posted December 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2013 Here is another shot from the Nan area. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Here is another shot from the Nan area. Indeed the road condition were nearly perfect, some parts look pretty new 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) That is usually because they got washed out the year before. Edited December 26, 2013 by villagefarang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Great pics, Villagefarang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew55 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) Great pics, Villagefarang. Always the best photos and great input overall from Villagefarang. He probably doesn't need our approval but I'd like to second yours RSD. Reason for edit - think I broke rules by mentioning a blog Edited December 27, 2013 by andrew55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That is usually because they got washed out the year before. yes, i remember that road was so messy a couple of years ago. run offs and road and bridge constructions. it looks super now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Ok guys iam continuing my trip from chiang rai i will head to phu chi fa. Now there are 2 routes the 1173 or 1152. Which one do you think is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) 1152 is the older road and takes you past Nong Luang and Santiburi Golf Course. I use the 1173/1326 more often and it joins the 1152 at Sop Pao and then continues on to Phaya Mengrai and on to Baan Taa. Of course there is also the 1020 which goes directly to Thoeng. From Thoeng most people will take the 1155 which is the valley road. The 1193 is the mountain road and takes you north of Phu Chi Fa to Pha Tang or south to Phu Sang Waterfall. Both are interesting but it is a long ride to do both. To confuse you even more, my favorite is to climb over Phaya Pipak or Doi Yao as we call it locally, instead of going to Thoeng. At Baan Taa you turn left heading toward Chiang Khong to find this road. From my house the Phaya Pipak road cuts the drive to Phu Chi Fa in half, from 80 to 40 kilometers. It is very steep with very tight turns, especially going down the other side. There are a couple view points on top and a hill tribe village. Does any of that make sense? Edited December 27, 2013 by villagefarang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villagefarang Posted December 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2013 Here is a view of the road coming down from Phaya Pipak. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks, currently i planned as follows 1233 - 1173 - 1326 - 1152 - 1020 - 1155 - 1093 Final destination is Pha Thung. Hope thats ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) Look for the road that goes over the mountain if you turn left on the 1020 at Baan Taa instead of turning right toward Thoeng. It is not a high speed road but it is dramatic. What you have listed will work and should be a great ride. I just like the other road because I live in the area. Edited December 27, 2013 by villagefarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Wow the scenery is getting better and better, just arrived in pha tung. A long part of 1020 is under construction, other roads were fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Sorry, I forgot all about that one section being under construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hili Posted December 28, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2013 Sorry, I forgot all about that one section being under construction. No problem, surprises and unexpected things are a part of such a ride and makes it even more exciting. Tomorrow going to Chiang Khong – Chiang Sean. Today i can touch the sky already 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sorry, I forgot all about that one section being under construction.No problem, surprises and unexpected things are a part of such a ride and makes it even more exciting. Tomorrow going to Chiang Khong – Chiang Sean.Today i can touch the sky already ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1388225165.831323.jpg Hahass. Perfect! Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) After visiting phu chi fa (which wasn't that impressive as thought) went to chiang sean. The 1093 and 1155 is in good condition and quite enjoyable, 1020 up to chiang khong is also good but once getting on the 1129 to chiang sean it mostly bumpy roads and under construction. Still passable but takes some time.... Tomorrow heading back to chiang rai Edited December 29, 2013 by Hili 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Any idea which route from chiang sean to chiang rai is better? The 1016 - 1 Or 4004 - 1029 - 1 Edited December 29, 2013 by Hili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastafarian Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Via Doi Luang then the 1209 or 1271 is nice ride. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Excellent, thank! I'm noting this thread for future riding, hopefully not too distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hili Posted December 31, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2013 Excellent, thank! I'm noting this thread for future riding, hopefully not too distant future. Dont wait too long its absolutely worth it i am regretting i didn't do it earlier. If you can still make it in Jan the temperature will be also really nice for riding. Best riding experience ever; as well a great time to calm down and relax from the rush of normal life and <deleted> up BKK. Thanks again to everybody that gave me suggestions on routes specially Villagefarang. Today will go from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai via 118. Happy new year and a great new years eve! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1w4yR1da Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 How's the new year traffic up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastafarian Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The new year traffic is the same as always and that is absolutely manic! Now and Songkran are horrible times to be driving (or even worse, riding) up here with loads of traffic from elsewhere, and especially BKK, driving like idiots. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastafarian Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 When I say manic I just mean much worse than normal, normal is empty mountain roads which are some of the best in the world for riding bikes so I guess we shouldn't really complain when the circus comes to town for a couple of weeks a year :-) Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) It was ok today when i was going from chiang rai to chiang mai. But yes many idiots on the road. Is it just me or do they drive more worth in the north than in bkk? Specially chiang rai is horrible. Edited December 31, 2013 by Hili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Those of us who live up here tend to observe that things get much worse when all the Bangkok people come to visit. They don’t know there way around and have become desensitized to speed by the long drive north. They seem to be in a big hurry and use the aggressive driving habits they have developed for navigating the traffic jams of Bangkok. It doesn’t help that many people are drunk as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastafarian Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sure Chiang Rai has its fair share of idiotic drivers Hili but if you visit during any of the big holidays, especially now and Songkran, the worst dangerous/speeding drivers are on BKK plates. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sure Chiang Rai has its fair share of idiotic drivers Hili but if you visit during any of the big holidays, especially now and Songkran, the worst dangerous/speeding drivers are on BKK plates. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I guessed something like that, however I was also a little confused in Chiang rai city with al its intersections. But making sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sure Chiang Rai has its fair share of idiotic drivers Hili but if you visit during any of the big holidays, especially now and Songkran, the worst dangerous/speeding drivers are on BKK plates. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I guessed something like that, however I was also a little confused in Chiang rai city with al its intersections. But making sense And use the 4 second rule at red lights in Chiang Rai. That's about on the average how long (cough) it takes drivers to realize that the light is not green anymore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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