Chiang Tung - Mong Yong (3 Days 2 Nights) 8,800 THB By Van
Chiang Tung & Mong Yong Sacred Heritage Tour (3 Days 2 Nights By Van)
Venture off the beaten track into the tranquil valley of Mong Yong and ancient Chiang Tung. Discover the legendary Wat Ban Aen atop Phra That Chom Doi, immerse yourself in traditional Tai Lue and Tai Khun ethnic culture, and experience the timeless spirituality of Shan State.
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๐ Key Tour Highlights
1. Sacred Wat Ban Aen & Phra That Chom Doi
Visit the highly revered hilltop stupa of Wat Ban Aen in Mong Yong, offering breathtaking 360-degree vistas of surrounding rice terraces.
2. Mong Yong Authentic Tai Lue Valley
Discover the ancestral homeland of many Northern Thai families, famous for its handwoven fabrics, wooden stilt houses, and timeless hospitality.
3. Chiang Tung Ancient Temples
Tour Wat Phra That Jom Kham, Wat Inthakhin, Wat Mahamuni, and the Giant 250-Year-Old Banyan Tree overlooking Nong Tung Lake.
4. Local Morning Bazaars & Shan Cuisine
Sample authentic Shan noodle soups, tofu crackers, sticky rice sweets, and shop for hand-crafted Shan silver and woven shoulder bags.
๐ Detailed Daily Itinerary
- 07:30: Meet at Mae Sai checkpoint; cross into Tachileik, Myanmar.
- 08:30: Scenic VIP van drive along R3B across the Shan mountains.
- 12:00: Arrival in Chiang Tung; authentic lunch.
- 13:30: Tour Wat Phra That Jom Kham, Wat Inthakhin, and the iconic Standing Buddha.
- 16:00: Stroll by Nong Tung Lake; check-in at hotel; dinner featuring Tai Khun culinary specialties.
- 07:30: Breakfast at hotel.
- 08:30: Scenic drive to Mong Yong Valley through emerald rice paddies and mountain passes.
- 10:30: Ascend Phra That Chom Doi; worship at the sacred Wat Ban Aen stupa.
- 12:30: Traditional Tai Lue lunch in Mong Yong village.
- 14:00: Visit traditional handloom weaving communities and historical Tai Lue village shrines.
- 16:30: Return to Chiang Tung; evening dinner by the lake with local Shan music.
- 06:30: Visit Chiang Tung Morning Market; experience tribal traders from Akha and Wa villages.
- 08:30: Pay homage at Wat Mahamuni (revered Mandalay Buddha replica) and the 250-year-old Giant Banyan Tree.
- 11:00: Check-out and begin scenic drive back to Tachileik.
- 13:00: Lunch en route; arrive in Tachileik for border duty-free shopping.
- 17:00: Cross back into Mae Sai, Thailand with unforgettable cultural memories.
โ Package Inclusions
- Round-trip VIP air-conditioned van from Mae Sai border throughout Chiang Tung and Mong Yong
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Chiang Tung (twin sharing)
- All meals specified in itinerary (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- All Myanmar border passes, municipal permits, and temple admissions
- Special overland excursion permit to Mong Yong
- Bilingual tour leader & local Tai Khun English/Thai speaking guide
- Comprehensive travel accident insurance coverage
โน๏ธ Important Travel Notes & Requirements
- Passport or Thai ID card (for Thai nationals) required for border processing.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for hilltop temple stairs.
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