2024 Mae Fa Luang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Exploring the Cultural Heritage of the Long Neck Karen Village in Chiang Rai

#folkactivities #100waysoftravel #thailand #chiangrai #longneckkaren Our visit to the Long Neck Karen village in Chiang Rai was a fascinating immersion into the rich traditions and folk activities of this unique community. The village is renowned for its women who wear brass coils around their necks, a cultural practice passed down through generations as a symbol of beauty and identity. As we explored the village, we had the chance to see their traditional weaving techniques, where vibrant fabrics are crafted by hand on wooden looms. The villagers welcomed us warmly, showcasing their craftsmanship and sharing stories about their way of life, deeply connected to nature and heritage. It was a rare opportunity to witness the authentic customs and artistry that define the Long Neck Karen culture.

The Beautiful Karen Tribe

The village if the Karen tribe, also known as the Long Neck tribe, is located in a secluded setting within the forest near Chiang Rai. The village is beautiful and it was a wonderful cultural experience. There are lots of hand made souvenirs and because they live off tourism, please support them by purchasing some souvenirs. If you do visit, it would be great to be respectful of the people and place there. #chiangrai #tripblazers #passionpassport #culture #thailand

Enjoy the Flowers.. Mae Fah Luang Garden.

Mae Fah Luang Garden .. A beautiful winter flower garden nestled in the mountains, covering an area of over 25 rai on Doi Tung, Mae Fah Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. .. Inside Mae Fah Luang Garden, flowers are rotated and planted according to different seasons. .. The highlight of Mae Fah Luang Garden is a sculpture named "Continuity," depicting children standing on each other's shoulders in the middle of the garden. .. Additionally, Doi Tung offers other attractions such as the Doi Tung Royal Villa or the Princess Mother's Royal Villa, the Hall of Inspiration, and the Royal History Hall. .. Open daily from 07:00 to 17:30. .. Admission fee: 90 Baht for adults, half price for children and the elderly. .. Another must-visit check-in spot.

The Mexican Sunflower Field

The Mexican sunflowers are in full bloom on the top of the mountain. Today, we present the Mexican sunflower field at Doi Mae Kham. The bright yellow flowers are in full bloom, perfect for photography enthusiasts like us. Get your props ready, whether it's a hat, sunglasses, or an umbrella. The Mexican sunflower field is one of Amazing Thailand's must-visit spots. Once you visit, you'll be hooked. The scenic route up to Doi Mae Kham, though winding, is impressively beautiful with a cool breeze hitting your face. It's so refreshing.

Visit Mae Fah Luang Garden at Doi Tung.

Mae Fah Luang Garden or Doi Tung Garden 💐🌸💮🏵️🌷🌼🌻 .. This is a cold-climate flower garden located 950 meters above sea level in the northern plain of the Royal Villa. .. Established in 1991, the garden's location allows for the cultivation of cold-climate flowers. The garden was created with the royal intention of allowing people who do not have the opportunity to travel abroad to see and appreciate unique and exotic flowers. .. The garden is beautifully designed with tens of thousands of ornamental plants and flowers, resembling a natural carpet that changes with each season. The flower beds and shrubs here bloom continuously throughout the year. .. Admission fee: 90 Baht for Thais.

Tea Plantation 101, Doi Mae Salong.

Tea Plantation 101 is located right along the road leading up to Doi Mae Salong. You can park your car by the roadside and take photos for free. The products are sold on the opposite side, and you can choose to buy them at your convenience. The Doi Mae Salong viewpoint is located before Tea Plantation 101. It is a suitable spot to take a break as it offers convenient parking, restrooms, and photo spots. Doi Mok Dok Mai Resort: Although we didn't stay there, we visited and took photos. The garden is beautifully arranged, and they offer free tea viewing.

Wang Phut Tan Tea Plantation, Doi Mae Salong

Wang Phut Tan Tea Plantation is a serene tea plantation located in Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand. It is a peaceful place, not crowded, perfect for relaxing both body and mind. You can sit and sip tea or coffee, enjoy cakes and sweets while taking in the lush green mountain views of Doi Mae Salong. The weather is mildly cool even during the day, with a gentle breeze blowing throughout. You can sit and enjoy the view for a long time. Additionally, there are rooms available for those who wish to stay overnight at the tea plantation.

Mae Salong Nok

#songkran2024 Mae Salong Nok is a picturesque village nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand. Originally settled by Chinese immigrants, it's renowned for its tea plantations, stunning scenery, and vibrant cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the village's charming streets, visit tea houses to sample locally grown teas, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides. Mae Salong Nok offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with opportunities for hiking, photography, and immersing oneself in the local culture.

Chiang Rai Tea Plantation 🍵

#songkran2024 101 Tea Plantation in Chiang Rai is a picturesque tea plantation located in Mae Salong, a mountainous area known for its tea cultivation. It's named after the 101st division of the Kuomintang army that settled in the area after fleeing China in the Civil War. The plantation offers stunning views of rolling hills covered with tea bushes. They also offer guided tours to learn about tea production, sample different varieties of tea, and enjoy the serene ambiance of the surrounding landscape.

Doi Tung

#summerdream The 10th Doi Tung Color Festival with the theme of “Doi Coloring Flowers” ​​is a new look of Mae Fah Luang Garden with more than 100,000 colorful flowers for us to take lots of photos with many activities for everyone in the family, including performances by hill tribe children, workshops, products and food for everyone to buy to their hearts’ content. In addition, there is a new Doi Tung coffee shop where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee while enjoying the view. Anyone who comes to Chiang Rai during this time must not miss it.

Wang Put Tan Tea Farm

Enjoy tea and cake while looking out at the beautiful surrounding tea farms from this really cute cafe and tea house :) This place is outside of the village, but if you're comfortable walking for about 35-40 minutes, you can get there on foot from mae salong. Alternatively, you can access it by taxi or motorcycle. In addition to the Wang Put Tan Tea Farm restaurant, there are 5 rooms on the tea farm hill. Two of the rooms are new and clean, two are comfortable tents with soft mattresses, bathrooms with hot water, and three are glass rooms. Enjoy the scenery all day long. Both types have tea sets available for tasting. The tea here is very fragrant. In addition to breakfast, you can order afternoon tea and dinner (roast pork or sukiyaki set) or choose à la carte. You just have to let us know in advance. And you can choose to eat in your room or at the cafe. The staff are all very friendly and provide very good service. Friendly and kind staff. I drank some really good tea for digestion. I can't remember the name. You can see the scene while resting after a long ride.

The unique Long Neck Karen village

Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes you can find in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand… A tribal group once living in the hills in Myanmar (formerly Burma) side of the Thai border, the Karen women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. While the Karen men are mainly field workers and farmers, the women have a rich history of crafting from wood carving to weaving. While it may seem that the Karen women have unusually long necks, their traditional brass rings actually smash their shoulders and rib cages down just making their necks seem longer. It is said that in the early days of the Long Necks, the practice of the brass rings was started not just for beauty, but to protect the women against tigers (the possibility of tigers attacking any of the village women at the neck) The village is kind o a large tourist market villages with the Long Neck Karens stationed by her own hut or stall deligently working on knitting looms or carving something from wood or bamboo… you are of course, welcomed to take photos, and even more encouraged to purchase something to support their livelihood and so on… #longneckkaren #chiangrai #livelifelah #tourismthailand #tatkl #tourismthailandmalaysia

Beautiful garden North of Chiang Rai

#timetotravel North of Chiang Rai is Mae Fah Luang Garden on the mountain of Doi Tung. It’s near Wat Phra That Doi Tung so we visited both. Proper dressing is required: no shorter than the knees and no showing of the stomach. Entrance ticket is 90 Baht and it’s worth. I walk a few steps and the view changes, so beautiful in many angles. A large area over 10 acres. Plants and flowers are well taken care off. #chiangraitravel #MaeFahLuangGarden #Thailand

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Karen Long Neck Village & Hill Tribes

Getting There - This village is located around 20 to 30 minutes away from chiang rai. It is not far from the city center and is defined worth if you are willing to pay 300 baht Attractions - There are many different houses you can visit. You can see how heavy the long neck is. the small one was already over 2 kilograms Hotels - there are no hotels at the location but there are many in chiang rai Food & Restaurants - there are plenty of shos and restaurants in the city center and along the way Shopping - you can buy snacks and souveniers there. A lot of sculptures and monuments in minature form #tripblazers #fallingforfall