Things to do / National parks & waterfalls

Phachor (Mae Wang National Park)

Doi Inthanon & Mae Wang · Doi Inthanon / Mae Wang / Chom Thong

About

Pha Chor is the eroded canyon in Mae Wang National Park, south-west of the city, that gets called Chiang Mai's little Grand Canyon. The comparison oversells it on size but not on looks: tall, eroded earth pillars and sheer cliff walls that make a striking backdrop. The walk from the car park is only about 400 m, with steps and uneven ground, so it's an easy add-on to a Mae Wang or Doi Inthanon day rather than a trip of its own. Allow an hour or two in total.

Good for

Short walks
Photos
Day trips
Families

Know before you go

Foreign adults pay 100 baht and children 50 baht; Thai adults 20 baht. Open daily 08:30–16:30.
Wear shoes with grip and bring water.

Facts checked against 4 public sources: Chiang Mai Travel Hub, the venue's own website and 2 other public listings. Things change, so check before you go.