Ban Pa Pong Piang & Doi Inthanon – Rice Terraces of Northern ThailandExperiences and tours in Chiang Mai
The small hamlet of Ban Pa Pong Piang lost in the mountains of the Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai province undoubtedly offers one of the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailand
There’s no running electricity at Ban Pa Pong Piang (just a limited amount through solar powered panels). So nights are spent by candlelight, adding to the overall ambiance and experience of Ban Pa Pong Piang.
You will have the chance to visit the impressive pagodas of the King and Queen, surrounded by their flower gardens. After a trip to the Wachirathan waterfall, you will do a 2-hour trek to the Kew Mae Pan trail (Pha dok siew during the rainy season)
The rice planting season, and when the rice fields are at their best, is from June to November. During winter season, there is no rice, but the weather is nice and the view is beautiful
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Reviews
We mainly wanted to see the rice terraces and countryside around Doi Inthanon. The day matched our expectations well. There is a bit of driving, but the scenery once you get there is well worth the journey.
We did this excursion with Poon, our French-speaking guide. It was very helpful for understanding the region and life in the villages. The rice terrace scenery is beautiful and Poon gave us plenty of time to walk around and take photos.
A lovely day in the Doi Inthanon area. The rice terraces of Ban Pa Pong Piang offer beautiful scenery and the journey also gives you a chance to discover a more rural side of the region. An excursion we really enjoyed.
