Travel/POI: Thailand 2025.02 Chiang Mai -3. Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

Doi Pha Hom Pok 國家公園以前稱為 Mae Fang 國家公園和 Doi Fa Hom Pok 國家公園，靠近緬甸邊境，是泰國最北端的國家公園。在 2000 年成為泰國國家公園之一。它以美麗的瀑布和溫泉而聞名。Doi Pha Hom Pok 的名字譯為“被毯子覆蓋的山”，指的是覆蓋公園高處的茂密森林。最高峰為 Doi Pha Hom Pok，海拔 2,285 公尺，為泰國第二高峰。

芳縣溫泉 (Fang Hot Spring) 位於 Doi Pha Hom Pok 國家公園的中心地帶。距離清邁市約 150 公里。這些溫泉源自沸騰的花崗岩，溫度為攝氏 90-130 度。它由 50 多個熱水池組成，這些水池分散在這片巨大的區域周圍。你一直都可以看到水花四濺的景象。這些溫泉以其治療功效而聞名，它們提供了放鬆和恢復活力的完美環境。

2015年 2 月底(整整十年前)，我們也曾來過這個國家公園，那時有一晚住在公園裏，晚上大家在小木屋後面的陽臺，攤開一堆零食，圍坐聊天，第二天白天在公園的溫泉中煮蛋，蠻好玩的。

這次(2025年)，我們則是專門到此泡溫泉。據說泡溫泉可以緩解肌肉緊張，改善血液循環，促進身體健康。我們 6 個女生租了一間房一起泡，一間房才 150 泰銖，實在便宜。若沒帶毛巾，也可花 10-15 泰銖租用罩衣及毛巾。

溫泉池可自己掌控冷、熱水來調節水溫，泡得非常舒服。之後我們又去市區中按摩，1 小時才 200 泰銖，又便宜又享受，真爽。

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, formerly known as Mae Fang National Park and Doi Fa Hom Pok National Park, is the northernmost national park in Thailand, located near the Myanmar border. It was designated a national park in 2000. The park is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and hot springs. The name Doi Pha Hom Pok translates to “mountain covered by a blanket,” referring to the thick forest that covers the park’s higher elevations. The tallest peak, Doi Pha Hom Pok, stands at 2,285 meters (7,497 feet), making it the second-highest mountain in Thailand.

Fang Hot Spring is located in the heart of Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Chiang Mai city. These hot springs originate from underground granite heated to temperatures between 90 and 130 degrees Celsius (194–266 degrees Fahrenheit). The area features more than 50 hot water ponds, scattered across a vast landscape. Steam rising from the water is visible throughout the day. The springs are known for their therapeutic properties, offering the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.

We also visited this national park at the end of February 2015—exactly ten years ago. One night, we stayed in the park. We sat on the balcony behind the cabin, spread out a bunch of snacks, and chatted late into the night. The next day, we boiled eggs in the park’s hot pools. It was so much fun.

This time (in 2025), we came specifically to bathe in the hot springs. Mineral-rich baths are believed to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote overall wellness. Six of us girls rented a private room to enjoy the hot springs together, and it was only 150 Baht (4.47 USD)—a great deal. If you don’t bring a towel, you can rent a coverall and towel for 10–15 Baht (0.30–0.45 USD).

In the hot spring pool, you can control the mix of cold and hot water to adjust the temperature, making the bath very comfortable. Afterwards, we went into the city for a massage, which cost only 200 Baht (6 USD) for an hour. It was both affordable and enjoyable. Overall, it was a great experience.

Photo Date: 2025.02.13