Baan Phu Mork in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a well-travelled province where many folks don’t mind driving a long way from other cities to catch sight of the morning mist on top of the mountain. It is home to many acclaimed dois – aka mountains – that have beautiful spots for camping in the winter in Thailand.
Speaking of camping spots, Moncham is a well-recognised Doi where backpackers can come across hundreds of glamping sites for watching the morning mist in Chiang Mai.
So if you plan to visit Moncham in this winter, Baan Phu Mok has a rustic glass farmhouses and glamping tents for you to rest amidst the fresh air.
Find out more about resorts in Chiang Mai:
- Woo Ma Ca Moon is Muji-style resort with onsen bathtubs
- Norden Glamping has all-glass cabins in the forest
- Lan Na Wild is a hidden Bali-themed resort in the jungle
A resort on top of Moncham
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As you drive up to the resort, you’ll find it hard to decide which to focus on, a green farm, cosy white tents, or a sea of thick fog on the other side.
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Once you turn off your engine in the lot, you might struggle to resist the impulse to rush out and watch the dense mist floating down below the doi. The cloud of fog is so thick, all you’ll see is an expansive space stretching before you that’s all covered in white wisps of mist.
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If the height of the hill doesn’t satisfy you, look out for the viewpoint that lets you go up and snap some pics of the morning sunrise.
As with most accommodations, we know it takes some time to decide on what kind of room to stay in. No worries, we’ll provide some info to help with your decision.
Glamping tents overlooking a sea of fog
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If you’re a tourist who has stayed in many luxury hotels before, it’s nice to switch up the ambience by sleeping in a glamping tent for a night.
This low-budget Glamping Tent goes for ฿1,990 (~USD60)/night – including breakfast – so you can dig into a warm bowl of rice the moment you wake up.
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For the second option, this Rustic Glass House goes from ฿1,290 (~USD39)/night with a roomy courtyard that overlooks the villages along the hill.
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Head into the house, to peer through this big glass window that’ll offer you an immersive view of the roiling clouds amongst the mountains at daybreak.
Also, you’ll probably be able to slip in some IG stories on the seat pad beside the window while chilling with a cuppa tea at midday.
Otherwise, we’ve scoped out this flower garden near the resort for you.
Field of verbana flowers is just a 10-minute drive away
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This is Rai Dok Saeng Tawan, located close to Moncanindoi. It’s a newly-opened verbena garden, which has gained a lot of popularity lately. Driving from Baan Phu Mok to the garden only takes about 11-15 minutes, so I’d say it’s pretty a short ride.
Admittedly, whether you’re a flower lover or not, it’ll be hard not to get immersed in this charming garden.
Mark Baan Phu Mok down for your next winter trip
While Moncham has various homestays for sightseeing thick fog under a wide blue sky, picking the right one can lead to having wonderful mountain views that’ll stay forever etched in your memory.
Baan Phu Mok is one of the resorts that you can expect high-up views of sea fog covering mountain ridges straight from your rustic glass house.
FYI, if you plan to drive here from Chiang Mai, it’ll take about one hour to reach Moncham and Baan Phu Mok.
Baan Phu Mok
Address: 118 Moo 11 Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180
Telephone: +66 8 2894 6861
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Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): Go Way Finder, บ้านภูหมอก, เที่ยวไทยไปกับหมี
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