Head for the hills! Leave the city behind for this mountainous Chiang Rai hill tribe tour. Discover the traditions of the Akha and Lahu hill tribes and learn the fascinating history of Mae Salong’s Chinese population. Sample coffee at a mountainside plantation and capture fabulous views of North Thailand’s hills and valleys.
Pick up at 08:30. Escape from Chiang Rai after breakfast and drive into the hills of Northern Thailand to discover a land filled with culture and natural beauty.
Get a primer on hill tribe culture with a stop in a village near Mae Chan. Then, continue along winding roads to Mae Salong to visit a tea plantation and a small bakery selling fresh pastries and locally grown coffee.
Soak up the views while driving onwards to Mae Salong. Stop at the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) village and learn about how their ancestors fled to Thailand during China’s civil war. Over the last fifty years, the KMT community has grown but still retains its culture, with the Chinese language and food prevailing over Thai. Explore this intriguing community and learn more about their fascinating past.
The Chiang Rai hill tribe tour continues with a visit to Hloyo, an Akha hill tribe village. See how the Akha have also preserved their deep-rooted traditional ways of life and customs. Nearby is Doi Chaang Moob, a fantastic viewpoint rising 1,700 meters above sea level. Enjoy sweeping views over the Northern Thailand hills and explore the adjacent hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Tung.
Drive onwards through the mountains to Baan Pa Kluai and Baan Samakee Mai, villages inhabited by the Lahu and Akha hill tribes. Walk around the villages and observe the daily activities of the people, learning about the different beliefs of the two groups. Then, continue to Mae Fah Luang, a project developed by the Royal Family to promote sustainable agriculture. Discover how the project has worked with local farmers to switch from growing opium to more profitable crops such as coffee, tea, and produce.
On the return drive to Chiang Rai, pass by another Yunnanese village. Return to the hotel late this afternoon, filled with fabulous memories of the Northern Thailand mountains. (L)
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