Village
Mae Kampong Village
A one-street village in a valley an hour east of Chiang Mai, known for coffee, homestays and mist.
WhereChiang Mai
Time neededHalf to full day
Best timeNovember to February
CostFree (homestay extra)
It is the closest thing to a rural Thai village stay that is still comfortable: farm-to-cup coffee, a short waterfall trail, and homestays run by the families who live there.
How to visit it well
- Go on a weekday; the street is narrow and busy at weekends.
- The coffee shops close around 5pm.
- Stay the night if you can — the morning mist is the point.
Tours that include Mae Kampong Village
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