5 Things to Do in Thailand’s Mae Kampong Village Posted on September 29, 2023September 17, 2024 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Why You Should Visit Mae Kampong Village Mae Kampong Village is an adorable destination renowned for its emphasis on ecotourism and traditional agricultural life. The village is approximately an hour east of Chiang Mai into the mountains bordering the Lampang province. While it’s not as high as Doi Inthanon, the highest elevation in Thailand, Mae Kampong, is 4200 feet above sea level. It’s known for its sanctuary for gibbons (monkeys), the Mae Kampong Waterfall, hiking trails, and rice fields. Table of Contents Why You Should Visit Mae Kampong Village Wander the Narrow Streets Sample the Local Foods Dip your Toes in the Mae Kampong Waterfall Take in the View at the Local Cafe Soak in the Sankampaeng Hot Springs Like it! Pin it! Wander the Narrow Streets Mae Kampong is situated on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, approximately 55 kilometers away, and can be easily accessed by car or public transportation. Visitors can enjoy strolls along the interconnected streets, discovering niche shops, cozy cafes, and charming local restaurants. Wat Chalermprakiat: Thailand’s Unique Sky Temple Sample the Local Foods Numerous street vendors and stalls offer locally produced goods, meats, and various products. Among the standout offerings are honeycombs, served alone or atop some cake, and Sai Ua La Wan, a coiled pork sausage filled with aromatic herbs and spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and red chili paste. Unfortunately, a lot of the street foods included pork. We were lucky to find this great restaurant serving chicken, beef khao soy, and beef noodle soup with beef meatballs. 6 Great Food Experiences in Chiang Mai Thailand Dip your Toes in the Mae Kampong Waterfall You can hike up the hill to the Mae Kampong Waterfall, which is quite the hike. Or hire a driver, a local with an automobile. We hired Doi for 40 Baht each person. He took us up the waterfall and waited for us. He then took us to the Chomnok Chommai Cafe and returned to take us back into town when we were done. The waterfall is a series of cascading falls you can walk across. Take the steps adjacent to the waterfall if you feel more adventurous. Type your email… Subscribe Join 5,099 other subscribers Address: San Kamphaeng Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand https://goo.gl/maps/DNan9Sdg1CAAyXuz6 https://duffelbagspouse.com/why-you-should-go-to-thailand Take in the View at the Local Cafe Chomnok Chommai Cafe– Bird’s Eye View Most people call this rustic cafe the cafe on the hill with the best view of Mae Kampong, and indeed, both descriptions are true. Additionally, the two-story cafe offers the absolute best view of the valley below. It also has delicious coffee and homemade cakes. I inhaled the coconut cake a little too quickly. Fortunately, I am still feasting on the view hours later. Address: 69 Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand https://goo.gl/maps/Q7rPCb2uM7AQ7nx57 Teddu Cafe– More Waterfalls As we were heading out of town, I spotted a long suspension bridge peeking out from the forest. Intrigued, we doubled back to check it out and discovered Teddu Coffee Cafe. It turns out the bridge used to lead to the now-defunct zipline. However, you can also head down a long staircase to the jungle floor to reach the Teddu Coffee Cafe. After we grabbed a couple of ice creams, I climbed another set of stairs to the suspension bridge to take a few pictures. Address: Teddu Coffee Cafe, 85 5, Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand https://goo.gl/maps/iGSDTT7eYFmGyJcm8 Soak in the Sankampaeng Hot Springs Or boil eggs in a thermal hot spring? So I did both. I also loved having my very first onsen experience. Sankampaeng Hot Springs is known for its geothermal springs that emit mineral-rich hot water. Visitors can enjoy soaking in the warm pools, which are believed to have therapeutic properties due to their mineral content. The area also features beautifully landscaped gardens, foot baths, and private hot tubs. It costs 100 Baht per person and another 40 Baht for the vehicle. I paid 85 Baht for 15-20 minutes (max suggested) to steam in the hot thermal waters. And, of course, I met a couple of fellow soakers from South Korea who helped me enjoy my bath. Address: San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, 1 Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand https://goo.gl/maps/fxbvbH26b6vLrQ6G9 How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Thailand Like it? Pin it! This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Share this:FacebookXLinkedInTwitterPinterestThreadsEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related Discover more from Duffel Bag Spouse Travels Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe PLACES CafeslisticlesThailand