2025 Mae Sai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Located at the Thai-Myanmar border, Chiang Rai is more serene than Chiang Mai. To experience a leisurely life in the mountains and forests, it's best to stay for three days and two nights. TEVA Valley Resort is a great choice, offering stunning mountain and field views. TEVA Valley Resort is actually located right next to the main road, but it faces the mountains and fields, providing excellent views. The resort is very new with all the necessary facilities, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor thatched terrace walkways. The outdoor swimming pool is especially chill. Another feature of the resort is the super spacious rooms! The double suite is a whopping 50 square meters, and the most luxurious part is that it has a balcony. The mountain view garden is relaxing and fantastic! A double room with breakfast for one night is less than 2000 THB! Super cheap! It offers better value for money than Chiang Mai.

ที่เที่ยวเชียงรายน่าเช็คอิน 2025 ลิสมาให้แล้ว 9 สถานที่เที่ยว ทั้งคาเฟ่ ที่พัก ใครมาเชียงราย มาตามนี้ได้เลยย ได้ทั้งความประทับใจและความสวยงามเต็มล้านแน่นอน ☕️🪻🛖 . . . . . • U garden • บ้านผาฮี้ • มองฟิน ภูชี้ฟ้า • Akha phamio • Camp cafe • สวนคุณปู่ • Miyo coffee • Haus coffee • ภูชี้ฟ้า #เชียงราย #ที่เที่ยวเชียงราย #คาเฟ่เชียงราย #ร้านกาแฟเชียงราย #ที่พักเชียงราย #chaingraicafe #chaingraitrip #thailand #thailandtravel #chaingraithailand #chaingraiprovince #cafechaingrai #chaingrai

#ChiangraiTravel Location: Mae Fah Luang Arboretum Mae Fah Luang Arboretum Ambience: Beautiful and well maintained garden This garden is a combination of flower garden and forest with many trees. The thousand-year-old rose and rhododendron garden is especially beautiful. There are not many people visiting this garden, so it is very quiet. The entrance fee is 90 baht, which I think is worth it. It takes 1-2 hours. The road to the garden is quite narrow and steep, but it is well maintained.

#tripflyingtoprayfornewyear Location: Pha hee bamboo bridge Bamboo bridge at Rai Pha Hee & Dome tent accommodation Atmosphere: Beautiful bamboo bridge in Ban Pha Hee, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. This bamboo bridge can be walked on and the view is very beautiful. It is decorated with colorful umbrellas and mountain views and coffee trees along the road. There is a beautiful mountain view with white clouds. The beautiful atmosphere makes you feel calm and relaxed with nature. Come and be assured that you will get beautiful pictures to take back for sure. 📍Address: Ban Pha Hee, Soi 9, Tambon Pong Ngam, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57130

#tripflyingtoprayfornewyear Location: Muilah Pha Hi Coffe Mu Lae Pha Hi Atmosphere: Another coffee shop in Pha Hi with a very beautiful view worth millions. They have both coffee and food. The shop has a rooftop where you can go up to enjoy the view. You can sit and take pictures on the rooftop. Every angle is beautiful. Don't miss it. This place is really beautiful. They also sell coffee beans. I ordered a latte and the barista made latte art for me. It's very beautiful. 📍Address: 9R2G+GH6, 1149, Wiang Phang Kham, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57130

Location: Phahee Valley Cafe & Homestay Atmosphere: This is an accommodation with its own cafe. It's beautiful and has a great atmosphere. We didn't stay here but stopped by for food and drinks. We ordered one dish, salmon steak, and one drink. The food was very delicious, living up to its reputation. We enjoyed our meal while taking in the beautiful view. We really liked it. 📍Address: Ban Phahee 19 Moo.10, Pong Ngam, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57130

Location: Doi Pha Hee Coffee & Homestay Atmosphere: The accommodation is very charming with beautiful views and delicious coffee. We stayed here for 2 nights, and they provided breakfast and dinner, which were very tasty. It's a perfect place to relax and feel at home. In the morning, you can enjoy the sea of mist from the balcony. They also offer drip coffee, which you can choose according to your preference. I must say, the aroma and taste are so good that I had to buy some to take home. 📍Address: No. 43, Moo 10, Pong Ngam, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57130

#ChiangraiTravel Place: Visit the mountainside village, Ban Pha Hee, Chiang Rai, peaceful Atmosphere: It is a small village with a very beautiful mountain view, cool weather, there is a coffee shop to sit and enjoy the view. The journey may have a steep section. Small cars or drivers may need driving experience, but it is not dangerous. It is worth coming. There is a homestay from the villagers here. Stop by and stay for 2 nights. It is very enjoyable. Coordinates: 9R2G+Q63, Pong Ngam, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57130

#ChiangraiTravel Location: Wat Phra That Doi Tung Atmosphere: The temple is very beautiful. The way up is a Naga staircase, which is sacred and beautiful. When you reach the top, you will find a beautiful golden pagoda. Phra That Doi Tung, the pagoda for people born in the year of the pig A golden pagoda on a high mountain. You can drive up. The road is quite steep. Park your car at the Naga stairs and walk up. You will get a great atmosphere. The stairs are not very steep and it is not far to the pagoda. Many people come to pay homage with faith. Coordinates: Huai Khrai, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai 57220

Location: Viewpoint at Doi Chang Mub, Myanmar Mountain Range, Chiang Rai Atmosphere: This viewpoint is located on the way from Chiang Rai to Ban Pha Hee. The view is absolutely stunning with green mountains on the Myanmar side. There is a café where you can order coffee, sit, and enjoy the view. The atmosphere is very pleasant and it's definitely worth stopping by to take some photos. You can sit and enjoy the view while soldiers are on guard all the time since it's the Thai-Myanmar border.

#triptravelchina "Experience the mist and stars, like heaven on earth at Phu Pha Hee Homestay" Does anyone have someone to hug this winter? If not, why not try escaping to embrace the mountains and mist like us? 😁 At Phu Pha Hee Homestay, a homestay priced in the hundreds on Doi Pha Hee, but the view is worth tens of millions, I tell you. This is an accommodation with the best view on the top of Doi Pha Hee. When you wake up in the morning, you will see a beautiful sea of ​​mist like this from your room window. Or if you don't stay here, you can stop by to try some tea or coffee, sit with your legs dangling and sip some tea or coffee, which is just as good. This winter, if anyone is going to visit Chiang Rai, we recommend that you put a pin on Doi Pha Hee. Come try living life slowly and relax with the wind, mist, and warm sunlight in the morning, when the weather is freezing cold to the heart. We guarantee that you will be so happy you won't tell anyone. 💛 #Location Phu Pha Hee Homestay, Doi Pha Hee, Wiang Pang Kham Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province #Escape from Mr. to Journey #ChiangraiReview #BanPhaHee #PhaHee #PhuPhaHeeHomestay #PhuPhaHeeCoffee

#tripfreeaccommodation #BanPhaHee #coolweather #ChiangRaiTravel #WhereToGoAndBeHappy When winter comes 💗💗💗 My heart yearns for cold weather, but where should I go? This is the question. Thailand has many winter tourist attractions, so I searched for information and concluded that Ban Pha Hee, Chiang Rai Province is the destination that many people want to experience. Ban Pha Hee is a small village of the Thai hill tribe people. The Akha tribe is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. There is famous coffee that is both fragrant and delicious, along with beautiful natural scenery. It can be said that the view is worth millions. Homestays owned by the villagers themselves. Local food that is unique and the way of life of the people in the community You must find a chance to visit at least once. I guarantee that you will be satisfied and impressed by this place for sure. 📍 Ban Pha Hee: Village No. 10, Pong Ngam Subdistrict Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/oc7zoQm3qLdycQo69

Invite you to visit the northernmost Skywalk in Siam at Wat Phra That Doi Wao, Tambon Wiang Pang Kham, Amphoe Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province ✨ The only glass skywalk in Mae Sai in Thailand, this is a 150-meter long glass skywalk that extends out to the Thai-Burmese border. At this point, you can see the panoramic view of the Thai-Laos border, both the Mae Sai (Thailand) side and the Ta Khi Lek side, Myanmar, in a very wide and beautiful view. The two sides are separated by only a river. If you are visiting Chiang Rai and have passed by Mae Sai Market or Mae Sai District, please stop by and visit. ⏰️ Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. #TempleVisit #100WaysToVisit #BeautifulPhotoSpots #NaturalAttractions #ChiangRaiWorthVisiting

Wat Tham Pla is located in Ban Tham, Pong Pha Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, about 13 kilometers from Mae Sai District. It is one of the famous temples in Chiang Rai Province, known for its beautiful natural scenery and serene atmosphere. The temple features a large limestone cave, a large fish pond, and many macaques. Getting There Wat Tham Pla is located along the Mae Sai-Chiang Saen Road, Highway No. 10, about 13 kilometers from Mae Sai District. You can travel by private car or public bus on the Mae Sai-Chiang Saen route. There is parking available upon arrival at the temple. Opening Hours Wat Tham Pla is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission Fee There is no admission fee. Attractions within the Temple Tham Pla Cave is a large limestone cave with a deep cavity extending into the mountain, situated below ground level. Clear, cool water flows out year-round. In the past, the cave was naturally abundant with fish known as 'Pla Phuang Hin' or 'Pla Phung,' but they have almost become extinct. Nowadays, many beautiful fish such as catfish, carp, eels, tilapia, silver fish, goldfish, koi, and turtles have been released into the pond.

Doi Pha Hee is well known as a famous coffee growing area in Chiang Rai Province. When I had the chance to visit, I had to try some. Doi Pha Hee is not only famous for its coffee, but also for its scenery. Ban Pha Hee is just as outstanding. It is located on a high mountain surrounded by beautiful and unusually shaped mountains. We chose Phu Pha Hee Cafe, which offers a view of mountains and green forests in front of us. There is a cool sitting area where you can dangle your legs and enjoy the view. You can relax, sip coffee, and fully enjoy the atmosphere. #ChiangRaiTravel #phuphaheecafe #DoiPhaHee #tripfreeaccommodation

Rai Somthida 🍊 A new orange farm in Chiang Rai Province Located in Mae Sai (Pha Mi), it is an orange farm on the mountainside with a great view. You can walk around the orange garden for free at the farm, but you are not allowed to pick the oranges!!! If you want to taste the oranges, you can try them at the shop in the garden where you can try them and buy some to take home. The oranges here are very sweet. The highlight is the freshly squeezed orange juice, very refreshing. A glass costs 50 baht, squeezed from 1 kg of oranges. If you go to Chiang Rai, stop by and visit us! #Where to travel #Visit Chiang Rai #Let's go

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck ☀️New Lunch in Chiang Rai, drive to the end of Siam at Mae Sai. There is a regular restaurant of my grandfather who often comes to eat when we go home, which is "Somkid Somtam", Branch 1. 🚶♂️😃 🏡A home-style restaurant with Thai food, Northern food, and general made-to-order food at an affordable price. The taste is also delicious. Don't worry about parking. The restaurant is large and has many areas to sit. The menu that impressed us this time was Somtam Thai with salted eggs, grilled chicken, minced pork salad, Somtam Pla Ra Kung Sot with crab, and Tom Saep Kradong Aon. 💕 🚗My friend is coming to visit Mae Sai. If you are looking for a delicious restaurant, follow us and pin it. 📍Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fsEhCXozWQTKvmBV 📭Open: 09.00-20.00 hrs.

#CafeBundle Recommended cafes that anyone visiting Chiang Rai should not miss. One of the most popular landmarks, beautiful views and great atmosphere, serving both drinks and food in full. 📍 Suan Khun Pu Life Museum ⏰ Opening - closing hours: 09.00 - 18.00 📍 Phahee Valley Cafe & Homestay ⏰ Opening - closing hours: 08.00 - 18.00 📍 Akha FarmVille ⏰ Opening - closing hours: 07.30 - 17.30 📍 Cha Chuifong Plantation ⏰ Opening - closing hours: 08.30 - 17.00 📍 Couple Cups ⏰ Opening - closing hours: 07.30 - 17.00 🏞️ Each shop has its own unique decoration. If you take a picture, I guarantee that every shop will be beautiful. You can see a panoramic view of the mountains. You can watch the sunrise, sunset, and the evening light is very beautiful. If anyone comes to visit Chiang Rai, I recommend it.

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#Mu travel destination #Wat Phra That Doi Tung The most famous pagoda in Chiang Rai Province, it enshrines the left collarbone of the Lord Buddha and is the pagoda for people born in the year of the pig. It is ancient, beautiful, and located on a hilltop about 2,000 meters above sea level, offering a full view of the natural scenery of Chiang Rai. Phra That Doi Tung is a pair of golden pagodas in the form of a small bell-shaped castle on a square base covered with terracotta tiles. It is considered the pagoda for the year of the pig in Lanna belief. 📍 Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province ⏰ Open for worship from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 📞 For more information, call 053-767-0157 #VisitChiangRai #DoiTung #ChiangRai #amazingthailand #planswithpan

#Valentine's Day Destination Akha Pamio, a super chic tourist attraction for couples who are looking for a place to date or spend a special moment. Akha Pamio, a cafe in an orange garden, is located in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 📌How to get there The cafe has enough parking space for visitors. When you arrive, you must buy a 90 baht ticket to enter the cafe so that the staff can drive a golf cart up to the cafe. Because it is located on a hill, the coupon ticket can be exchanged for 1 drink in the cafe. If anyone wants to buy cake or other drinks, you can buy more. 📌 The cafe has an orange farm where you can walk around, take pictures and pick oranges to take home. There is a fee for buying oranges. 📌 This place also provides accommodation. It's very beautiful. But there are only 2 houses open for booking and the other 2 are under construction. Overall, it's good. Anyone who comes to visit Mae Sai, I recommend you stop by here. I guarantee you'll love it.

#Get a discount without relying on luck Doi Pha Mi on a rainy day 🐻🌧 This is a small village that is just a short distance up. It is only 15 minutes from Mae Sai. Actually, I intended to go up to Pha Hee as well. But the rain was very heavy and there was no sign of stopping. 🚙 So I stopped at Doi Pha Mi Coffee, the first shop originally in the project to promote the tourism route in Chiang Rai Province to revive the economy and tourism by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiang Rai Province and TAT Chiang Rai. You can park your car in the village and walk a little bit. Min ordered both coffee and Akha food. In the set, there are menus that I have never seen before. 🥗 Rak Chu (Kushi) I like this the most. It is like a dry, salty, crunchy salad. Akha vegetable salad (Hor Pa Cho) is a salad that is not spicy, not sour, and has a well-rounded flavor. Akha chili paste with a delicious flavor, nuts, and sticky rice. Very enjoyable to eat. Anyone who travels to Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, please stop by. It is beautiful. The view is beautiful, the fog is thick, and the clouds are floating in front. Cool weather, delicious food #Chiangrai #mustvisitcafe #cafe #trip

Wat Phrathat Doi Tung A temple on top of a mountain called Doi Tung at an altitude of 2000m This temple has very cute colorful flags This temple seems to be especially beneficial for people born in the year of the pig. You can enter the grounds after taking off your shoes, but women are not allowed inside the building, so be careful! On the mountain path leading to this temple, you can find Chiang Rai traditional costumes for sale, so be sure to stop by. 🚩Wat Phra That Doi Tung Huai Khrai Mae Sai Chiang Rai 57220 #0 yen trip January 2025

"Philippines" A photo spot in the mountains of Thailand, with the mountains of Myanmar stretching out on either side of the mountain Soldiers are camped nearby and walking around with guns There's no war going on, but it's clear that it's a tense place There are swings and a few spots to take photos, and it's a peaceful scene, but it doesn't seem safe enough to be called peaceful yet 🚩 W2RR+4MV, 1340, Fang District, Chiang Mai, Thailand #0 yen trip January 2025

"Mae Fah Luang Garden" in northern Thailand A flower garden created by the Empress Dowager There are many flowers I've never seen before, so it's soothing There are many characters and many places are photo spots, so it was a fun spot to take photos You can also take photos with children dressed in traditional costumes Time passed quickly because they sell things you can't see in Japan, such as traditional costumes and cacao. The fist-sized pineapple I bought here is super sweet and delicious, so if you go, be sure to buy one lol 🚩Mae Fa Luang Chiang Rai 57240 #0 yen trip January 2025 #Thailand #Chiang Rai #Chiang Mai

#Get a discount without relying on luck For those born in the year of the Pig, when you go to Chiang Rai, you must worship the chedi here. This is the first time that AG has visited this temple, which is Wat Phra That Doi Tung (full name: Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao). It is located in the area called the chest of Doi Nang Non, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, which is on the same road as Doi Tung Palace. For those who go to see the beautiful flower garden of Doi Tung Palace, you can drive up to worship Wat Phra That Doi Tung. This temple has 2 pagodas standing together. When you're done worshiping, you can walk around the chedi 3 more times for good luck. And if you have time, don't forget to walk around. You will find that this place is beautiful and quiet, giving your mind good energy and peace. Note: The bathroom here is downstairs, quite a walk away. If you need to use the bathroom, stop by the curve first. The white sign for the temple in the picture, on the right is the bathroom entrance. Then drive up, park, and walk in to worship the chedi. #Phra That for the Year of the Pig #Visit Chiang Rai

Enchanted village with natural views in the middle of the valley. Natural views in the middle of the mist. Baan Pha Hee We booked a homestay with Trip for 8xx. The price is suitable for the accommodation. It's very good and very chill. #trip This place is nicknamed the Machu Picchu of Thailand. Because when looking from a height, you can see many villages lined up in the valley. And we get close to nature, which is very hard to find in the capital. If anyone likes Chiang Dao, this place is just as beautiful as Chiang Dao. I want this place to be well-known. #VisitChiangRai

#VisitChiangRai Akha Pamio is located in Mae Sai. It is both a place to stay and a cafe and a cafe in an orange garden. It is located in the middle of the Doi Pha Mi valley, which is green all year round. The view is beautiful next to the waterfall. The shop is decorated in a minimalist, simple style, surrounded by mountains. There are many drinks, food and bakery menus to choose from. 🏷️ There is an entrance fee to the orange garden of 90 baht per person. (You can exchange it for a drink or a discount at the farm's cafe.) 📍Akha Pamio Entrance to Doi Pha Mi, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province ⏰ Open from 09.00 - 21.00 hrs. (Closed every Wednesday) ☎️ 088-260-2622