Railway Station - Chiang Mai, Thailand
N 18° 47.025 E 098° 00.996
47Q E 396360 N 2077186
large station built in early 20th century.
Waymark Code: WM3M2F
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 04/18/2008
Views: 14
Before trains and cars, the only way to get to Chiang Mai in the mountainous north of Thailand was by boat or by elephant - or a combination of the two. And it wasn't until the early 20th century that those 2 modern day vehices appeared in town. Today there is a very nice airport, big modern bus depot, and nice highways. But the trip up through the changing terrain of jungle and mountainous forest at a slow steady pace (the locomotives are old and the tracks climb slowly up the mountains) is the way to go if you have the time. There are 3 small tunnels along the way from Bangkok and one long one through a mountain in the Doi Inthanon forest plus a few high bridge spans over deep gorges. A window seat is a must.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Not listed
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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