Wang Put Tan Tea Farm
As many of you already know, Chiang Rai is well-known for a wide range of Chinese-style attractions, be it Yunnan-themed resorts or impressive temples. For those looking to make a tea pilgrimage, or to try authentic cuisine, we found a great place to visit within Thailand without having to dig out your passports.
Wang Put Tan Tea Farm is a tea plantation with a teahouse & Muji-style homestay offering sweeping mountain views. If you wish to experience the countryside feels like you’ve seen in classic Chinese movies, here’s a spot that you may wanna KIV for future trips.
More places to visit in Thailand:
- Akha Farmville Chiang Rai is a sheep cafe with mountain views
- Ban Rak Thai is a lakeside village with Yunnan vibes
- Cliffver Chiang Mai feels like a hunter’s lodge
Escape to unwind at this lush tea farm in Chiang Rai
Speaking of tea farms, many tourists will know that Chiang Rai is the top pick because the province boasts a loads of tea plantations where city-dwellers often escape to for wellness retreats.
Before you step into Wang Put Tan Tea Farm, however, you’ll definitely notice the circular archway at the entrance, which makes it feel like you’re entering an ancient teahouse in China. Regardless of its theme, you’ll also notice paper lanterns lining both sides of the walkway.
Once you step inside, you’ll encounter the sight of terraced farms on overlapping green hills far ahead. We’d recommend quickly grabbing a camera out of your backpack to snap a pic of the scene. Plus, we’d suggest paying attention to your surroundings, so you won’t miss this hidden narrow stairway leading to the tea farms in the lower terraces.
One thing we bet you don’t want to miss out on, is to roleplay as a tea farmer, pretending to collect tea leaves yourself. To blend in with the locals, you could buy or rent a traditional outfit to put on before paying this place a visit. With a backdrop of rolling hills, we’re sure your pic will get a lot of likes on the ‘gram.
While checking out the views, however, you might spot five houses sitting on stilts, resembling Muji-style houses in Japan. They’re actually glamping houses where visitors can opt to stay in overnight. Despite the exterior’s designs, don’t expect a fully renovated house when you push the doors open, as you’ll find a glamping area instead with panoramic views of the mountains.
FYI, if you’re interested in staying here after reading this, prices start from ฿2,700 (~USD76)/night. Feel free to DM them directly on their FB page for more info.
A Chinese-style cafe overlooking the rolling hills
After admiring the views and strolling in the tea farms, consider dropping by their Chinese cafe before leaving the place. We like that the teahouse offers a large space to accommodate many guests: with both roomy indoor and outdoor dining areas.
We’d opt for an outdoor seat if we were you, as you’d get to enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the landscape amidst the cool mountain breeze in the afternoon. You’d also get to slip in some IG stories with clips of the scenic surroundings, whichever way you turn.
Last but not least, for passionate IG posers, here is a popular photogenic spot where you can strike a chic pose with the rolling hills and tea farms as a backdrop. When you feature stunning natural scenery like this, we’re sure that none of your followers will scroll past you on their feeds.
Getting to Wang Put Tan Tea Plantation
Well, if you drive from central Chiang Rai to Wang Put Tan Tea Farm, it will take you about 1. 5 hours. NGL, we think the most convenient way to get here is to drive your own car as you might struggle to find a taxi to take you here.
For tea lovers, we understand if you find this a bit cumbersome when considering travelling here, but we hope it’ll be worth it once you get to experience it in person. So don’t let the distance discourage you. Talk to your friends, get them to pack their bags, and try something new for a change.
Wang Put Tan Tea Plantation
Address: 7/1 Moo 12, Mae Salong Nok, Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai 57110
Opening Hours: 8.30AM – 5.30PM, Daily
Telephone: +66 9 6964 5447
Wang Put Tan Tea Farm’s Facebook | Google Maps
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @saly.talonpaitour, KnomJeeb Mn, @wangputtantea
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