Doi Inthanon, was also known in the past as Doi Luang or Doi Ang Ka. It is the highest mountain in Thailand, 2,565 meters above sea level (186 square miles). It is in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai. It is a part of Thanon Thong Chai Range. It is cover 482 square kilometers (186 square miles) and contains Sanpatong District, Chomthong District, Mae Chaem District, Mae Wang District and Doi Lor District.
Doi Inthanon consists of rugged mountainous terrain blanketed by tropical forests, river and waterfall. The scenery is beautiful and the atmosphere is cool and fresh all year. Doi Inthanon is a popular tourist destination for both foreign and Thai tourists, especially during winter. One of main attractions of winter season is the blossoms of Siamese sakura flowers covering trees in pink. There are many wonderful attractions. For example Mae Ya Waterfall (the largest and most beautiful waterfall in Chiang Mai), Mae Pan waterfall, Brichida Cave, Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Nophamethanidon.