Wangnamkhiao is
beautiful , featuring mountain ranges and hills amidst lush greenery and
jungle. Climate conditions in the area can create swirls of mist and fog in winter –
an unusual sight in a tropical country. The province’s numerous national parks
are extremely fertile, have an abundance of flowers, and support a broad range of
wildlife (the area is particularly associated with elephants). The province is also
famed as being a home to numerous tribal peoples and visits to tribal villages are a
key component of the area’s tourism. Some of the main attractions in the area
include Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Doi Intanon – Thailand’s biggest
mountain.