Chiang Mai organic farm
Songkran is a big deal in Thailand; it’s also the longest holiday, which is getting a lot of us smirking because we can finally have a trip.
And since the water fights are off, we have found a different activity for you that involves tea, lemons, a farm, and the most Instagrammable setting up in the mountains of Chiang Mai.
For more things to do in Chiang Mai:
- 7 rooftop bars & restaurants
- A secret cafe in the middle of a forest
- This Chiang Mai farm stay looks like a Japanese Ryokan
Weekend getaway in Thailand
The Doi Inthanon Tea is an organic farm that specialises in tea and lemons. No matter where you turn, the view is stunning and the air is crisp since the plantation sits on the highest mountain in Thailand – the famous Doi Inthanon.
Back in January, it was a pick-your-own farm where you can hand-pick lemons and bring them home for only ฿50 (~USD1.6) per kilo. There were a lot of visitors who came in just for a shot with the aesthetic lemon garden.
The contrast of green and yellow is just the perfect colour palette for your Instagram.
Image credit: Tamtid Cheevit Peebah
Image credit: Tamtid Cheevit Peebah
Only from this April to the beginning of 2022, however, Doi Inthanon Tea is spicing things up by becoming a bed and breakfast right at its plantation; just in time for Songkran.
Image credit: ไร่ชาดอยอินทนนท์ Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership
There are only four rooms – one standard room, one attic-themed room and two bubble rooms. Prices start at only ฿2,500 (~USD76)/night and includes breakfast.
Image credit: ไร่ชาดอยอินทนนท์ Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership
A bubble room.
Image credit: ไร่ชาดอยอินทนนท์ Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership
To book one, you can go straight to their Facebook page for a reservation link.
Things to do at the farm
Although the picking activity is off until the next winter season, the gardens will still be open for guests to take a walk-in or engage in a mini photoshoot as per usual.
Ideas for your photoshoot.
Image credit: Line Today
Image credit: Line Today
If you’re one who likes to kick back, you can simply indulge the view from your bedroom while sipping and snacking on the farm’s home-cooked dishes.
Image credit: ไร่ชาดอยอินทนนท์ Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership
As for the tea, the farm offers a total of three types: Green Tea and two kinds of Oolong Tea – Luan Tze Tea and Yun Bi Tea – all at ฿100 (~USD3.25) a teapot. After deciding on your favourite, you can purchase a box or two back home as a souvenir either for yourself or your loved ones.
If you’re staying around a little longer in Chiang Mai, you can also order the tea boxes online via their Facebook page along with other products like Smoke Pork Tenderloin at ฿200 (~USD6.5) and Lemon Bars at ฿45 (~USD1.45) a piece.
Get cosy at Doi Inthanon Tea
Whether it’s a night or more at Doiinthanon Tea, spending a little time in this organic farm surrounded by greenery will definitely be one cosy and refreshing experience.
ไร่ชาดอยอินทนนท์ Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership
Address: Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360
Telephone: +66 8 6391 9215
Doi Inthanon Tea Partnership’s Website | Google Maps
For other places to visit in Thailand:
- This giant 19M-tall frog museum looks just like Gamabunta from Naruto
- There’s a floating lotus temple in Udon Thani that is worthy of ATLA
- Bubble In The Forest Cafe is like a mini-Maldives
- Koh Matsum is an island where you can swim with piglets
Cover image adapted from (clockwise from Top Left): @sister.routes, Line Today, @jaezyyy
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