Thailand is gaining popularity as a destination to escape the tropical heat. We kid you not!If you’ve never considered checking out the mountains in Thailand, here’s why you should start thinking about it.

Up high in Thailand’s mountains (which Thailand has no lack of), there are many pleasant surprises awaiting. From jokester witches to erupting geysers, it’s all part of their charming parcel.You will also be able to witness the rolling sea of clouds, not above you, but below! It’s quite an eye-opening experience so come along on the journey with us. HappyMom.Life is here to give you best advice to the trip.   

Mae Rim, Mon Cham

Stay among strawberry fields or a waterfall resort, dine with a view and moreFirst things first so you aren’t confused, Mae Rim is a district, and Mon Cham is an area near this district. Generally, this will be the area you cover when exploring Mae Rim/Mon Cham.There’s much to do here. Whether it’s staying at a true waterfall resort with albino peacocks, or staying among the strawberry fields – there’s also interesting places to visit around the area!

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A holiday hotspot and unique activity in Chiang Mai for holidaying locals, we were pleasantly surprised by how lovely it was to dine here.Get seated in one of the little huts that feels like it’s right on the edge of the mountain, there are no chairs here. What you’ll get are comfortable seats on the bamboo platform, with a raised table in the middle, overlooking the mountain valleys.

Here’s where you can experience the folk life of Thailand’s most mountainous region – Mong Nuea homestay, a perfect welcoming place only a few hours’ drive from Chiang Mai. As this place is not well known, you won’t find many tourists, so you can immerse in the local culture and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Khao Kho

Popular for their sea of clouds but pleasant surprises await at every cornerJust 5 hours from Bangkok and to the north of Phetchabun, lies a magical land that will steal your breath away. It has been gaining more attention and is it conveniently accessible from Bangkok!

They even have ceilinged lavender at their dining area. The grounds are rich with color, and you can also go on a hot air balloon ride!Panoramic views await you at these romantic villas overlooking the sea of clouds every morning. When the mist clears, the revealed view is no less beautiful.

You’ll have a pleasant time discovering great food and their floating market, with boats lined up on the river bank – where you’ll find handicrafts by the mountain tribes.Make sure you’re hungry before you hit the place because you will totally wish you were. There are favourite Thai snacks and other arts and crafts.

The entire marketplace is decorated with flags and fairylights, and it’ll be so nice to stroll through it with the cool weather – rather than feeling hot and sticky in Bangkok markets.

Mae Hong Son

Stay in a tea plantation, eat a $1 noodle with a million dollar viewHow would you like to be transported to a lovely Chinese village complete with a signature tea experience during your Chiang Mai trip? That’s what you’ll get at Baan Rai Thai. Not just that, Mae Hong Son has spectacular views awaiting you too.

Originated from China, the famous Oolong Tea is grown right in these plantations. You can learn all about its production and harvest, and enjoy a hot cuppa tea yourself, while taking in the tranquil and green surroundings.

At the entrance of the village, this roadside wooden shack sells only noodles and coffee, and the good view is complimentary. It opens early in the morning for the mist hunters but if you come in later in the day, you still can get a good view of the mountain.

If you’re not hungry, there’s also another viewpoint along the road in the village. The village is easily reachable by car, but the road is notorious for its countless curves. You can stay at a few homestays at the village too, if you’d like to immerse yourself in the culture of this unspoiled village.

Phu Tub Berk

See Thai Sakura blossoms and the peak of Phetchabun,Near Khao Kho and similarly just shy of six hours’ drive from Bangkok, it is the perfect place to travel to, to escape the Bangkok heat. If one sets out early in the morning, one might catch the incredible rolling clouds. If not, no matter, there’s still that low temperature to look forward to and the few attractions we’ve scrounged up.

Grab a cold one and cosy up, aside from the low temperatures to look forward to, the pork leg also looks pretty impressive.

Another thing to try is their chicken wings with fried cabbage, because they have their own cabbage patch there – so you’ll be able to taste the sweet mountain fresh produce.

Doi Inthanon

Find the highest peak in Thailand and visit a Royal Project. Doi Inthanon is home to the highest peak (Kew Mae Pan) in all of Thailand! It’s also where you’ll be able to explore a Royal Project, and find great views of course. The airy open space goes well with the cool temperature, imagine sipping your hot coffee while breathing in fresh mountain air and a soft breeze happens to float by. Ah! Bliss.

There’s another gorgeous area here that resembles Taiwan’s famous Cingjing Green Green Grasslands, that’s called The Sheep Farm (duh)! This is where you’ll get to interact with free roaming sheep and take photos with them.

It is a great place for night sky photography, perhaps because it is so close to the heavens? Or perhaps it just that there is no light pollution going on in that area? Let us know in the comments if you do, but for now, let’s drool over these amazing wallpaper shots:

Doi Ang Khang

Immerse yourself in truly stunning views and local tribe experiences. 3 hours away by car from Chiang Mai is a pretty little quaint settlement, perfect for those who like unique experiences. It is a quiet life up by the border, where you can ride mules and go for long nature walks.

Home to four hill tribes – Musur, Palong, Thai Yai and Jean Hor – do not be surprised when you come across individuals who look distinctly Tibetan or Burmese (as some of them actually immigrated from there). They are very much into agriculture, so you will find plenty of farms, but more than that, you’ll be able to glimpse what it means to live simply.

There’s a little village on the border and there you can take a picture with the sign that says you’re at the border. The view that awaits you is rather dramatic as it fuses the two countries together. When you’re done marvelling at the fact that the scene below you is all Burmese, head back to the main road and you’ll find wares of indigenous crafts. If you do a bit of exploring, you’ll also come across a Thai army post.

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