Mae Kampong Village

Previously:

Chiang Mai City 

Only an hour's drive from Chiang Mai lies the hidden peaceful Mae Kampong village or Ban Mae Kampong.  It is a small village in the Mae On district which is about 50km east of Chiang Mai and it made a perfect mountain escape from the city.  This place dazzles with its natural beauty of landscape and its unique and simple way of life of the villagers.  The houses there are lined up by the valley and the creek alongside abundant waterfalls and jungles with cool weather throughout the year.  This small village has population that less than 400 people and their main earnings are from tea leaf growing and coffee plantation.  

You could also embrace more with the community culture and lifestyle as well as participating in their daily activities by staying overnight at a villager's homestay.  Not only peace and serenity that can be found here, lots of adventurous activities to do too, such as zip lining and hiking. 

With this red van, it can take you around town, most of them park in front of the temple.  Although you may have your own transportation, using this van is a lot more convenient and safer.  It costs start from 20 baht pp only.  

Ing Dao cafe for refreshing drinks and an enchanting village view from above

Ing Dao cafe is one of the famous cafe in Mae Kampong with a captiviting view over the village.  I was pretty surprised too with the numbers of cakes they have in the shop.  It is a real deal.  And the view... totally WOW!!!  Picture can never capture the whole beauty though.  

Sai ua and khai pam are a-must try food in here.  Sai ua is a northern Thai pork sausage while khai pam is a grilled egg in banana leaf.

Having a stroll in the city and enjoying their pristine beauty and tranquility while observing local lifestyle and culture is honestly just what I needed. 

Stay tuned for the next blog in Mae Hong Son:

Mae Hong Son