It is located at the edge of border fronting Laos to the east of Chiang Rai city, with driving distance there under 200km.
Its height provides strategic views around and the peaks are guarded by the military.
For the thousands who flock here, it is simply for the magic of mountain's beauty! Ascent to the peak from the car park, there is still a steep climb along a 760m trail. At a rest point mid-way, these 2 young ladies cheers everybody on with loudhailer with a song or two. The military offered cotton buds with ammonia to ease breathing difficulties - how kind!
Post card scenes rewards you after the hard
climb.
Looking up at the peak.. with visitors dotting the peak close to the cliff drop! That's truly the mountain pointing at the sky, isn't it?
Chilly and windy, such are the magic of Phu Chi Fa!
A hillside community below provides services to travellers.
A military unit manage the camp ground here - even provides wake up calls over loudhailer at 4.30am!
Only 4x4s are allowed to the lower reaches of the camp ground. Camp fires started to keep the night warm.
I chose to drive south towards Ban Huak, a little town close to the Laos border. Only local residents are permitted border crossing here. It is a neat and tidy town with a few charming and colorful shops.
What a huge hornet nesting up there in someone's backyard!
Crossing into neighboring Pahyao province further south, this beautiful waterfall came to sight. It looks familiar.. ah yes, it is featured in my motoring atlas! A pleasant surprise.
To the side of the waterfall, this magnificent tree stands out on its own.
What a wonderful drive here! I am sure to be back this way again.
I found some really beautiful photo shots of Phu Chi Fa at this site which I am sure you will enjoy.
http://mountainjunkie.multiply.com/photos/album/13/A_morning_at_Phu_Chee_Fah
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