High Mountains "yaw 1"
In 1917, the State
Railway of Thailand also built a vacation house at Yaw 1 (Camp 1) while
building the railroad and tunnel in the valley below. Emil Eisenhofer, the
German engineer instrumental in building the tunnel, stated at this house
as well as any visiting Thai dignitaries. The house at Yaw 1 is still in
excellent condition and open to tourists.
Yaw
2 (Camp 2) is located 800 meters away from Yaw 1, at Yaw 2 (Camp 2), dense
pine trees offer a naturally peaceful atmosphere. Before reaching the summit,
there is a guesthouse decorated with various winter plants and including
a Lychee garden. The house also has the royal seal of approval; His Majesty
the King has spent two vacations here.
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