...Now let's pick it apart. 
Nah, kidding, this is a great map. I was really in doubt if I should get the Mae Hong Son Loop map or this one (as it also covers Mae Sa but with less detail obviously) but in the end I went for the Mae Sa Map; realisitically this is the area where the most of my day trips will take place, so I went for optimum detail.
I REALLY LIKE THIS MAP!!
So far haven't found any mistakes either.. But I do have already two preliminary suggestions for future editions:
* On the road to Doi Suthep, it would be nice to also include the Bang Bua Ban and Pha Ngoeb streams/waterfalls/rocky outcrop there. These are popular picnic spots with locals, because they're free, unlike the bigger Montrathan Falls. Actually, when stopping at all these places, and the temple, and further up past the temple, then you can easily turn a simple 'Doi Suthep trip' into a day trip.
* Optional: on the Road past Phuphing palace, after the fork where the left (Straight) road leads down to the Doi Pui Hmong souvenir market village so where you would turn right towards that San Ku temple ruin, then ther's somewhat of a viewpoint on the left. Just a dirt area, but big enough to stretch your legs and look at the view. You can see the souvenir village down from there. You could include that as a viewpoint. (Not sure if it qualifies)
* What's with all the 'bicycle trails' !? Now you lose the distinction between a 'rough off road dirt track' and 'a true bicycle trail'. SOME of the bicycle trails are for sure very motorable even with a car/truck, for example the road from Chang Khian down to Huay Tueng Thao lake. Or Doi Kham temple to Ban Pong; That's far more than a bicycle trail. So my point is that you lose detail, you don't know anymore if it's truly bicycle-only, or if it's motorable and then to what degree.
* You could list walking trails too. There's a trail that goes up from the end of Suthep road, off the road that goes to the back entrance of the zoo. And a path going down off the main road to some monk's/hermit camp-site. I think this is just after Doi Suthep temple, but before getting to Phu Ping palace. (not sure). Finally, new and nice footpaths/paved walking trails were constructed between Pha Ngoeb, Bang Bua Ban and then down to Huay Kaew waterfall.
* Huan Huay Kaew restaurant is not on the map!!!! This is a brilliant place overlookign the lower end of Huay Kaew Waterfall, parking lot is just next to Khru Bar Srivichai shrine. It's a wooden/bamboo structure and an EXCELLENT place for some food & drinks after (or before) a trip to/from Doi Suthep. It's like an affordable version of Palad Tawan Ron.
Questions:
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There's a "bicycle trail" going from past Doi Suthep Temple down to Montrathan Falls.. Is that track motorable? In a 4WD truck too? And: Would this beat the Montrathan entrance fee, saving me 50 baht or so? (20 + 30 for the car)
Further down (or up?) from Montrathan falls is another waterfall indicated without a name. Is that worth visiting and how would you best reach it?
Cheers,
Chanchao
Nah, kidding, this is a great map. I was really in doubt if I should get the Mae Hong Son Loop map or this one (as it also covers Mae Sa but with less detail obviously) but in the end I went for the Mae Sa Map; realisitically this is the area where the most of my day trips will take place, so I went for optimum detail.
I REALLY LIKE THIS MAP!!
So far haven't found any mistakes either.. But I do have already two preliminary suggestions for future editions:
* On the road to Doi Suthep, it would be nice to also include the Bang Bua Ban and Pha Ngoeb streams/waterfalls/rocky outcrop there. These are popular picnic spots with locals, because they're free, unlike the bigger Montrathan Falls. Actually, when stopping at all these places, and the temple, and further up past the temple, then you can easily turn a simple 'Doi Suthep trip' into a day trip.
* Optional: on the Road past Phuphing palace, after the fork where the left (Straight) road leads down to the Doi Pui Hmong souvenir market village so where you would turn right towards that San Ku temple ruin, then ther's somewhat of a viewpoint on the left. Just a dirt area, but big enough to stretch your legs and look at the view. You can see the souvenir village down from there. You could include that as a viewpoint. (Not sure if it qualifies)
* What's with all the 'bicycle trails' !? Now you lose the distinction between a 'rough off road dirt track' and 'a true bicycle trail'. SOME of the bicycle trails are for sure very motorable even with a car/truck, for example the road from Chang Khian down to Huay Tueng Thao lake. Or Doi Kham temple to Ban Pong; That's far more than a bicycle trail. So my point is that you lose detail, you don't know anymore if it's truly bicycle-only, or if it's motorable and then to what degree.
* You could list walking trails too. There's a trail that goes up from the end of Suthep road, off the road that goes to the back entrance of the zoo. And a path going down off the main road to some monk's/hermit camp-site. I think this is just after Doi Suthep temple, but before getting to Phu Ping palace. (not sure). Finally, new and nice footpaths/paved walking trails were constructed between Pha Ngoeb, Bang Bua Ban and then down to Huay Kaew waterfall.
* Huan Huay Kaew restaurant is not on the map!!!!
This is a brilliant place overlookign the lower end of Huay Kaew Waterfall, parking lot is just next to Khru Bar Srivichai shrine. It's a wooden/bamboo structure and an EXCELLENT place for some food & drinks after (or before) a trip to/from Doi Suthep. It's like an affordable version of Palad Tawan Ron. Questions:
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There's a "bicycle trail" going from past Doi Suthep Temple down to Montrathan Falls.. Is that track motorable? In a 4WD truck too? And: Would this beat the Montrathan entrance fee, saving me 50 baht or so? (20 + 30 for the car)
Further down (or up?) from Montrathan falls is another waterfall indicated without a name. Is that worth visiting and how would you best reach it?
Cheers,
Chanchao
