Clung on Doi Mae Salong, this small village stretches itself along the crest of the mountain… It offers panoramic views all around, for its position dominates the region. It is the perfect spot for those willing to walk in nature, far from hassle and mass tourism.
History of Mae Salong is linked to opium and Kuomintang... When Mao Tse Tung conquered China in 1949, Chiang Kai-Shek flew to Taiwan with men and goods. But about 12.000 nationalist soldiers stuck in Southern of Yunnan Province had no other way out than crossing Burmese border over and hiding in Shan State jungle.
In the early sixties, American army and CIA backed them with logistic, arms, planes, in several attempts to retake Yunnan from Mao’s army. After all attempts failed, both Americans and Taiwanese moved these soldiers back to Taiwan. But General Tuan Shi-Wen refused to give up his obstinate war against communism and moved with his troop from Burma to Mae Salong.
Without financial resources from Taiwan, Tuan and his men started producing opium on a large scale. These ex KMT soldiers turned into CIF (Chinese Irregular Forces) and under commandment of Tuan, Mae Salong became one of the biggest opium producing spot on earth.
Later in the 1980s, under the impulsion of King Bhummibol, the region started getting roads, and infrastructure… The royal projects were launched and tea trees were brought from Taiwan to the region in order to substitute poppy.
This excursion will bring you back on the steps of Kuomintang soldiers whose descendants are Mae Salong inhabitants. You will discover during this ½ day, gorgeous landscapes, tea plantations, ethnic minorities and an unknown page of History.
PROGRAM :
08h30 or 13h00 (Morning or afternoon tour) Pick-up at the lobby of your hotel by your English speaking guide and driver – Transfer straight to Doi Mae Salong
- Visit tea fields and a fabric of tea treatment
- Visit of the village and its most beautiful points of view
- Visit the old settlement of former Chinese soldiers of (CIF)
11h30 or 16h30 (Approximately) End of the tour and transfer back to your hotel
12h30 or 17h30 (Approximately) Drop-off at your hotel
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INCLUSIONS
Private licensed English speaking guide
A/c private vehicle with licensed driver
All transportation costs (gasoline, highway, parking, etc.)
Water and fresh towels onboard
Meals as mentioned in the program
All entrance fees to visited sites (parks, museums, temples, etc.)
All local taxes, service and vat
EXCLUSIONS
Tips to driver and guide
Tips to luggage boys in hotels
Personal expenses and drinks
Rates in blue columns are per person (from 1 to 6) based on private tour
Rates in green column are per person based on joining-up tour
Rates in column 3 PERS are per person based on triple room
Rates in column 5 PERS are per person based on one triple + one double rooms
Supplement for single occupancy is given on request
Special conditions for children are given on request, if applicable
If you need more information, contact us at info@nstravel.com
n/a = not available
o/r = on request
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DURATION: HALF DAY
BAIPAI THAI COOKING LESSON
Learn how to prepare Thai cuisine and amaze your friends, once back home by preparing them some Thai favorites.
DURATION: HALF DAY
BIKING UNSEEN BANGKOK
Spend an exceptional tour discovering unusual part of Bangkok that you would never imagine it could exist…
DURATION: HALF DAY OR FULL DAY
DISCOVER AYUTHAYA & BAN-PA-IN
A visit of the most important ruins of the old capital of Siam, Ayutthaya (UNESCO) one could undertake from Bangkok, including a visit of the Royal Residence of Bang Pa In
DURATION: FULL DAY
N.S. Travel & Tours Co., Ltd บริษัท หนุ่มสาวทัวร์ จำกัด
133/19-20 Ratchaprarop Road Makkasan , Rajchathaewee Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Phone : (+66) 2 640 1440
Fax : (+66) 2 642 4419
Email : info@NStravel.com
Website : www.Nstravel.com