This is a social enterprise that focuses on providing economic stability to the people in Doi Tung, a rural area in Northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle. By supporting the coffee shop, boutiques, and guesthouses, you support the livelihoods of the people in the region.
Stop by any of the cafe and shop locations in Bangkok, Chiang Rai, or Chiang Mai and sip a hot cup of locally grown coffee and pick out memorable souvenirs. Proceeds go right back to the rural community of Doi Tung. This is a well run social enterprise with a long track record of successfully growing and supporting economic activities in Doi Tung.
Once you make it north, there are many truly great accommodation and tourism projects in Doi Tung itself. A gorgeous park, high end lodge, and more. These are a few of the tourism projects that need to be on your radar when visiting DoiTung:
- Doi Tung Royal Villa: Worth an hour of your time for a tour, which officials run daily from 7.00 am – 5.30 pm. The Doi Tung Royal Villa used to be a palace of HRH Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. This impressive building combines the Lanna art style with Swiss-style chalet design. You can admire the Northern-style woodcarvings on the Kalae, Choengchai, and window frames, crafted by skilled craftsmen. The palace is surrounded by stunning gardens featuring a variety of colorful flowers, creating a refreshing and beautiful atmosphere, particularly during the cold season when the mist delicately covers the nearby hilltops. Don’t miss the chance to see this unique and breathtaking palace and its surroundings.
- Doi Chang Mup Stupa and Mae Fa Luang Arboretum: These gorgeous grounds are easily visited before or after the Royal Villa. The Doi Chang Mup Stupa and Mae Fa Luang Arboretum are located around 4 kilometers from the Wat Noi Doi Tung Junction, along the Phrathat Doi Tung – Ban Pha Mi Road. This area provides the highest viewpoint of Doi Tung. You can find a small pagoda on a large rock that looks like a prostrating elephant, surrounded by pine trees and giant banyan trees that help preserve the soil and watershed. In addition, visitors can also enjoy viewing rhododendron flowers from different continents.
- Doitung Lodge: Located on top of the hill of Doi Tung mountain range, it offers visitors a panorama view of the surrounding area, as well as a comfortable stay in a peaceful and natural environment.
- Cafe Doitung: Enjoy a delicious coffee at one of the three key locations in Bangkok and Chiang Rai.
Consider buying the package price to visit four key tourism locations within Doi Tung, rather than buying each one at a time.