3 places to discover
Doi Mae Salong is a mountain village and hill station in Mae Salong Nok, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. Situated at about 1,200 meters elevation near the Myanmar border, it is known for its tea plantations, Yunnanese Chinese heritage, and cool mountain scenery. Originally settled by the Kuomintang 93rd Division, it is now a cultural tourism destination famous for oolong tea, cherry blossoms, and panoramic viewpoints.
Jorethang is a border town in Soreng District (formerly South Sikkim) on the banks of the Rangeet River, opposite Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Situated at about 300 metres altitude, it is the gateway to western and southern Sikkim. It is notable for the annual Maghe Sankranti Mela, the Akar Bridge connecting Sikkim and West Bengal, and its bustling market serving as a commercial hub for the region.
Rongli is a small market town in Pakyong District in eastern Sikkim, located along the Rongli River about 66 km east of Gangtok at around 800-1000 metres elevation. It serves as the main administrative centre and permit checkpoint for the Old Silk Route tourist circuit to Zuluk, Nathang Valley and Kupup. Known for its bazaar, forested hills and river valley setting, it functions primarily as a transit hub for visitors heading to higher Himalayan destinations.