In January 2026, our group of 11 set off from Taiwan again to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to visit Chu Lin and his wife. Straight from the airport, we headed to a garden restaurant in Mae Taeng District for authentic Thai cuisine — the balance of sour, sweet, and spicy was just right. Whether it was the crispy fried fish or the refreshingly tangy-sweet shredded papaya salad, everything was delicious. But of course, the most exciting part was getting to spend a whole week laughing and carrying on with our classmates again.
2026 年 1 月，我們一行 11 人又從台灣出發到泰國清邁找楚林及助教玩。我們從機場直奔一家在湄登縣的花園餐廳吃道地的泰式料理，酸、甜、辣都適中。不論是香穌的炸魚，還是酸甜清爽的木瓜絲，都美味可口。最令人興奮的當然是又能和同學們在一起嘻笑吵鬧一個禮拜。
Santitham Farm Stay
ทางหลวงชนบท ชบ.3038 Cho Lae
Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai 50150
After finishing the meal, we first headed to the guesthouse where we'd be staying that night to check in. We booked out all 6 standalone buildings of the entire guesthouse. The room we stayed in was spacious, and cost only 800 Thai baht (less than $24 USD) a night — a price that left me utterly stunned, especially since breakfast was included. It was such a bargain. The place was surrounded by rice paddies on all sides, rustic and natural, peaceful and serene. The next morning, we had a hearty breakfast in the pavilion out front, and of course Chu Lin and his wife also went out specially to buy a whole spread of extra food for us to try.
吃完飯，我們先到今晚住的民宿辦理入住。我們把整個民宿的 6 棟獨棟樓都包下了。我們住的這間房，房間寬敞，只要 $800 泰銖 (不到 $24 美金) 一晚, 這個房價讓我瞠目咋舌，還包早餐，實在太便宜了。這裏四周都是稻田，古樸自然，恬靜祥和。第二天早上，在前面的涼亭吃了一頓豐盛的早餐，楚林夫婦還特別又到外面買了一堆食物讓我們嚐鮮。
Si Lanna National Park 西蘭納國家公園
Si Lanna National Park is the eighth largest national park in Thailand, covering an area of 1,406 square meters which is home to wildlife animals, lush forests, and headwater sources. It is approximately 53 kilometers from downtown Chiang Mai. Si Lanna National Park features attractions such as Mon Hin Lai Waterfall, the 9-tiered waterfall in Mae Ngat Forest, Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Dam famous for rafting activity, Huai Mae Rangong and Huai Pa Phlu Waterfalls, Pha Daeng Cave, and Doi Mae Wa Hang natural study trail. Admission: 100 baht for adults, 50 baht for children.
We visited Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Dam and Bua Tong Waterfall.
西蘭納國家公園是泰國第八大國家公園，佔地 1,406 平方公里，有許多野生動物、茂密的森林，也是重要的水源地。距離清邁市區約 53 公里。園內主要景點包括：位於湄雅森林內的九層瀑布－蒙欣萊瀑布 (Mon Hin Lai Waterfall)；以泛舟活動聞名的湄昂頌汶春大壩 (Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Dam)；懷湄蘭貢瀑布 (Huai Mae Rangong Waterfall) 與胡帕普魯瀑布 (Huai Pa Phlu Waterfall)。門票價格：成人 100 泰銖，兒童 50 泰銖。
我們這次去了湄昂頌汶春大壩以及卜阿潼瀑布/黏黏瀑布。
Bua Tong Waterfall/Sticky Waterfall 卜阿潼瀑布/黏黏瀑布
After settling into our guesthouse, we went to visit Bua Tong Waterfall first. The official name of the Bua tong Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai is the Bua Tong Waterfall-Chet Si Fountain National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกบัวตอง-น้ำพุเจ็ดสี). The waterfall is located within the boundaries of the Sri Lanna National Park, in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai province. It is about a 45 km drive from Chiang Mai.
Why is this waterfall also known as the "Sticky Waterfall"? Unlike typical waterfalls, its water comes from a natural spring rich in minerals. As the water cascades down over the massive boulders, calcium deposits form a rough, non-slip texture on the rock surface. Although it's a waterfall, and one might expect the surface to be slippery and treacherous, seeing people climbing the falls barehanded and barefoot, is almost unbelievable — the experience looks both thrilling and one-of-a-kind. As for our group of not-so-young classmates, we played it safe and didn't dare take the risk. Only one classmate was bold enough to give it a try, and he had a great time.
According to information at the waterfall, there is a legend behind the origin of the waterfall. Centuries ago two princesses of the Lanna Kingdom escaped to this area after invaders had killed their parents. A loyal soldier took them in his care and brought them to a cave in this area. The names of the princesses were Bua Tong and Bua Kaew. More people escaped to their safe hideout but there was no water. The princess then prayed to God and asked for water. He then ordered Phra Mae Thorani, the Goddess of water, to create underground rivers.
These rivers surfaced at a place, which is now called Chet Si Fountain, the “fountain of seven colors” (น้ำพุเจ็ดสี). The fountain is only a short walk away from the waterfall. A nice wooden walkway leads up to the fountain or, better, well. The water of the fountain formed the waterfall, which is named after Princess Bua Tong.
我們在民宿安定好了以後，便先去卜阿潼瀑布玩。卜阿潼瀑布又稱黏黏瀑布（Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall）。瀑布位於清邁府湄登縣的斯里蘭納國家公園內。距離清邁市區約 45 公里。
這個瀑布為什麼又稱黏黏瀑布呢？與一般瀑布不同，這裡的水源來自天然泉水，水中富含礦物質，當水流從巨石上傾瀉而下時，鈣質沉積物會在岩石表面形成一種粗糙且防滑的質地。雖然它是一個瀑布，照理說表面應該濕滑難行，但當你親眼看到人們在陡峭的岩石上，徒手徒腳地攀爬瀑布時，簡直難以置信，體驗既刺激又獨特。只是我們這一群有些年紀的同學們，行事小心，不敢冒險。只有一個同學有熊心豹子膽，他玩得蠻開心的。
根據瀑布旁的介紹，這裡流傳著一段瀑布起源的傳說。幾個世紀前，蘭納王國的兩位公主，在父母遭入侵者殺害後，逃到這一地區。一位忠誠的士兵護送她們來到當地的一個山洞避難。這兩位公主分別名為「卜阿潼」和「卜阿凱奧 」。後來，有更多人逃到了這個安全的藏身之處，但那裡卻缺乏水源。於是，公主向神靈祈求降水；神靈下令水之女神「帕湄托拉尼」開闢地下河流。
這些地下水流湧出地表，形成今日被稱為「七色泉」的泉眼。此泉眼距離瀑布僅幾步之遙，一條優美的木棧道可直通泉眼（或更確切地說是水井)。泉水匯流形成了這座瀑布，而瀑布也以「布阿潼」公主的名字命名。
Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Dam 湄昂頌汶春大壩
Mae Ngud Somboon Chon Dam was formerly named Mae Ngud Dam. The dam was built under the royal initiative of His Majesty the King in order to provide irrigation for agriculture in Mae Ngud basin. The earth-filled dam is 59 metres tall and 1,950 metres long. It occupies an area of 16 square kilometres and has the capacity to hold up to 26.5 million cubic metres of water. At the dam, there are two dynamos which generate 24.5 million kilowatt-hours per year. Apart from providing irrigation to agricultural pediments on both banks of Mae Ngud River, the dam also provides water supply to other irrigation projects in the southern areas. The Royal Irrigation Department started the construction for Mae Ngud Dam in 1977 and completed it in 1985, taking altogether nine years of construction. On January 22, 1986, His Majesty the King named the dam 'Mae Ngud Somboon Chon' and, soon afterward, proceeded to preside at the opening ceremony of the dam on February 22.
Mae Ngud Somboon Chon Dam has contributed much to the well-being of local people in the irrigation area, where agriculture is the main source of income. Growing seasonal crops (perennials, fruit crops and annual crops) and other vegetables is made possible throughout the year. The dam, in addition, also helps relieve the problem of inundation around Mae Ping Basin, particularly flooding that arrives in the city of Chiang Mai. Moreover, it is a location for marine life farming; for example, fish, where local people can earn a second income through inland fisheries.
Mae Ngud Somboon Chon Dam is another well-known attraction in Chiang Mai where both tourists and local people come to chill out. It is famous for its floating raft houses. We took a long-tail boat tour and circled the calm expanse of the lake, taking in the views of the surrounding misty green hills. It was relaxing and enjoyable. I don't remember how much the boat tour cost — I think it was around 600 baht per group.
湄昂頌汶春大壩原名湄安大壩，是依據國王陛下的御旨建造的，為了提供湄安流域的農業灌溉。這是一座土石壩，高 59 公尺，長 1,950 公尺，佔地 16 平方公里，蓄水量可達 2,650 萬立方公尺。大壩配備了兩台發電機組，年發電量達 2,450 萬千瓦時。除了為湄安河兩岸的農田提供灌溉外，它還為南部地區提供水源。泰國皇家灌溉廳於 1977 年開始建造湄安大壩，於 1985 年完工，歷時九年。1986 年 1 月 22 日，國王陛下將大壩命名為「湄昂頌汶春」，並於 2 月 22 日親自主持了大壩的落成典禮。
湄昂頌汶春大壩的完成，大大促進了灌溉區居民的福祉，而農業正是當地居民的主要收入來源。它成就了全年種植各類作物的可能（包括多年生植物、果樹、一年生作物及各類蔬菜）。此外，這座大壩也有助於緩解湄平河（Mae Ping）流域的洪水氾濫問題，特別是減輕清邁市的洪水威脅。同時，它也是開展水產養殖（如魚類養殖）的場所，讓當地居民能夠透過內陸漁業有額外收入。
這裏也是清邁著名的景點之一，吸引了許多遊客與當地居民前來休閒放鬆。這裡以水上漂浮屋聞名。我們搭乘長尾船遊覽，在平靜寬闊的湖面上環遊，欣賞著四周雲霧繚繞的青山美景，感覺既輕鬆又愜意。我不記得乘船遊覽的具體費用了——印像中大概是每船 600 泰銖。
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