Visit Khun Chang Kien During Thai Sakura Blooming Season

One of the popular places the Thai like to visit during the blooming season (December - January) is Khun Chang Kien, a small mountain village up on Doi Pui mountain just behind Doi Suthep where you will find these beautiful pink-colored Himalayan cherry blossom bloom all over the town. Within Khun Chang Kien, you will also be able to buy souvenirs and fresh fruits like strawberries at an inexpensive price back in the market. Since the flower only blooms in late December and January, Khun Chang Kien is only worth visiting if you are there during that time.

Be careful with your timing if you want to visit Khun Chang Kien. The place is extremely popular among local tourists and the 7 km road into town is extremely narrow and can only fit the size of one car and a half. If you visit as early as 8 AM then you won't have to share the road with many cars, but if you visit after that, the traffic will be horrendous as you will have to share the narrow road with other cars both going up and coming down. You can be stuck on the road for hours.