Doi Chom Dao (Stargazing Ridge)

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In a neighbouring district · Thoeng, Chiang Rai

Doi Chom Dao (Stargazing Ridge)

The northernmost ridge in the district — a full sky of stars at night, a sea of mist at dawn.

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Doi Chom Dao lies at the far north of Phu Sang District, along the border ridge — a place almost untouched by town light, so on a clear night the Milky Way and a sky full of stars are visible to the naked eye.

As dawn comes, a sea of mist usually lies still in the valley below, set against the ridgeline on the Lao side: a morning worth getting up at five for.

Highlights

  • The Milky Way on a moonless night
  • Sea of mist in the morning
  • The Thai–Lao border ridge
Local tip

Parts of the climb are gravel — use a high-clearance vehicle and avoid rainy days.

Real coordinates

19.732325, 100.404805 · about 1510 m above sea level

Seen in the film

A night counting starsPhu Sang: Choose Your Own Path