[2025 Chom Thong Attraction] Travel Guide for Ban Mae Klang Luang (Updated Jan)

#NatureTourism Location: Mae Klang Luang Rice Terraces, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai Atmosphere: Rice terraces located on the roadside to Doi Inthanon, is a spot that tourists who drive past must capture this beautiful image. There are resorts and homestays for tourists to stay while visiting Doi Inthanon National Park, which we stayed here. However, it was November, so the rice fields were almost gone, leaving only golden grass. Coordinates: Ban Luang, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai 50160

Maeklangluang Hill is an accommodation and eco-tourism destination located in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province. It is known as a destination for those who want to experience the simple lifestyle of the villagers in Maeklangluang Village, as well as to enjoy the beauty of the terraced rice fields and the pristine nature of Doi Inthanon. Highlights of Maeklangluang Hill 1. Terraced Rice Fields The terraced rice fields of Maeklangluang are lush green during the rainy season (August-October) and turn golden during the harvest season (late October-November). 2. Homestays There are several homestay accommodations, such as bamboo houses in the middle of the rice fields where you can enjoy the natural scenery from your private balcony. 3. Coffee and Tribal Culture Most of the villagers in Maeklangluang are Karen people. They grow organic coffee, and tourists can taste fresh coffee from the farm. 4. Nearby Activities • Visit Mae Klang Waterfall and Wachirathan Waterfall • Explore Doi Inthanon, such as the highest point in Thailand and the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail Location • About 70 kilometers from Chiang Mai city (approximately 1.5-2 hours travel time) • Located near the entrance to Doi Inthanon Travel Tips • Best time to visit: August-November (to see the rice fields) and winter season (December-February) • It is recommended to book accommodation in advance, especially during festivals • Prepare warm clothing during the winter season as the weather on the mountain is quite cold If you are interested in more information about travel or accommodation, feel free to ask.

Mae Klang Luang village is one the place that you must visit if you interested in the livelihood of karen indigenous people. You can hike on Pha Dok Seaw then visit traditional coffee making and walk around the village. The food at Khun Pim restaurant is excellent. I spent almost 1 week here. You can visit tourist attraction nearby such as waterfall and nature trail. Overall, I enjoyed spending time here

#wecreate 📍 Location: Ban Mae Klang Luang, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai 50160, Thailand. ⭐️ Highlights: Standing amidst hilly rice terraces, Ban Mae Klang Luang is located on the 3rd basinclevel of Doi Inthanon. It is a settlement region of Pga-gan Yaw, a Karenic tribe from Burma (Myanmar). We arrived at Mae Klang Luang village as the endpoint of trekking the Pha Dok Siew nature trail. Here, you will be invited to sample the locally grown and freshly roasted coffee in 4 different flavours. The villagers here are very welcoming and would occasionally request you to support their small businesses. You can buy an entire bucket of locally grown strawberries for $3 (IKR!), or a bottle of 1L Honey for $5. The Karen cigarettes are only 10 THB ($0.20) a piece! 💲 Avg Price: 500 THB, if you would like to buy the local produce. 👍 Rating: 10/10 for the entire village experience! #chiangmai #thailand #coffee