The Best Hidden Samoeng Loop Stop Guide: How to Find the Secret Fire Tower

A drone shot of a traveler standing on the Buak Chan Fire Observation Tower, the best hidden Samoeng Loop stop near Chiang Mai.

This hidden place on the Samoeng Loop is one of the most underrated places near Chiang Mai. The tower is located in the mountains outside Chiang Mai along the famous Samoeng Loop route, one of Northern Thailand’s most scenic drives. If you’re riding the Samoeng Loop and you’re already bored of stopping at the same […]

Samoeng Loop Chiang Mai Guide: Route, Map & Best Stops (2026)

High-angle drone shot showing the winding mountain roads and lush green valleys of the Samoeng Loop Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The Samoeng Loop is a scenic mountain driving route near Chiang Mai known for its curves, viewpoints, and countryside scenery. I heard about the Samoeng Loop from a fellow traveler I met in Chiang Mai. He had just done it the previous day and was showing me photos from the ride. I was hooked. I […]