[Highland Escapes] Chiang Rai Specialty Coffee: Doi Chang, Doi Mae Salong Tea Terraces & Mountain Culture
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2026 3:58 pm
[Highland Escapes] Chiang Rai Specialty Coffee: Doi Chang, Doi Mae Salong Tea Terraces & Mountain Culture
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The High-Altitude Mountain Magic of Chiang Rai: Coffee, Tea & Ethnic Heritage
Chiang Rai is Thailand's premier highland agriculture and specialty coffee capital. The cool mountain microclimates of Doi Chang, Doi Wawee, and Doi Mae Salong produce world-renowned Single Origin Arabica beans and fragrant High Mountain Oolong teas.
Top Highland Destinations to Explore:
1. Doi Chang Specialty Coffee Valley (ดอยช้าง):
Perched at elevations between 1,200 to 1,700 meters above sea level, Doi Chang is home to the Akha and Lisu communities who pioneered Thailand's specialty coffee movement. Visit organic farm-to-cup roasteries, cup world-class washed and honey-processed Arabica, and enjoy breathtaking valley view cafes.
2. Doi Mae Salong (Santikiri Village - ดอยแม่สลอง):
Settled by former Chinese Nationalist soldiers (Kuomintang 93rd Division), Doi Mae Salong resembles an alpine Yunnanese mountain village. Walk through stepped tea plantations (Choui Fong & 101 Tea Estate), sip freshly brewed Oolong No. 12 and No. 17, and enjoy authentic Yunnanese braised pork knuckle (*Kha Mu Yunnan*) with hot steamed mantou buns.
3. Doi Tung Royal Villa & Mae Fah Luang Gardens (ดอยตุง):
The visionary royal development project of the late Princess Mother (Somdet Ya) that transformed former opium fields into world-class botanical gardens, sustainable macadamia and coffee plantations, and the thrilling Tree Top Walk suspension bridge.
Photo Gallery & Visual Sights:
Explore Full Tour Programs & Bookings:
iChiangrai Travel & Tour Service
Official YouTube Channel: @ichiangraichannel
Watch Travel Documentary & Highlights:
The High-Altitude Mountain Magic of Chiang Rai: Coffee, Tea & Ethnic HeritageChiang Rai is Thailand's premier highland agriculture and specialty coffee capital. The cool mountain microclimates of Doi Chang, Doi Wawee, and Doi Mae Salong produce world-renowned Single Origin Arabica beans and fragrant High Mountain Oolong teas.
Top Highland Destinations to Explore:1. Doi Chang Specialty Coffee Valley (ดอยช้าง):
Perched at elevations between 1,200 to 1,700 meters above sea level, Doi Chang is home to the Akha and Lisu communities who pioneered Thailand's specialty coffee movement. Visit organic farm-to-cup roasteries, cup world-class washed and honey-processed Arabica, and enjoy breathtaking valley view cafes.
2. Doi Mae Salong (Santikiri Village - ดอยแม่สลอง):
Settled by former Chinese Nationalist soldiers (Kuomintang 93rd Division), Doi Mae Salong resembles an alpine Yunnanese mountain village. Walk through stepped tea plantations (Choui Fong & 101 Tea Estate), sip freshly brewed Oolong No. 12 and No. 17, and enjoy authentic Yunnanese braised pork knuckle (*Kha Mu Yunnan*) with hot steamed mantou buns.
3. Doi Tung Royal Villa & Mae Fah Luang Gardens (ดอยตุง):
The visionary royal development project of the late Princess Mother (Somdet Ya) that transformed former opium fields into world-class botanical gardens, sustainable macadamia and coffee plantations, and the thrilling Tree Top Walk suspension bridge.
Photo Gallery & Visual Sights:
Explore Full Tour Programs & Bookings:iChiangrai Travel & Tour Service
Official YouTube Channel: @ichiangraichannel